The third course provides an introduction to key issues and concepts in the analysis of American history and culture through the medium of the Hollywood film. Issues of racial and ethnic diversity, as well as questions of gender are pursued up to the present day in the first course. The second course continues the exploration of US political and national identity begun in the previous year by focusing on key twentieth century topics such as the Great Depression, America in the 1960s and the Vietnam War. The third course focuses on the US as a global power. In the Third Year students choose from a range of courses that allow them to specialise and pursue their own personal academic interests in real depth.
Students also write a dissertation on a subject of their choice.
American Studies American Studies may be taken as a major, minor or joint subject in the Combined Honours degree programme. The United States in the 20 th Century. Students will be given opportunities to undertake optional courses of specialised study.