North American Studies
Universiteit Leiden
Deze opleiding
locatieLeiden |
diplomama M Noord-Amerika Studies |
typeregulier |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur1 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60845 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
- Slavery, migration, and emancipation movements
- The history and politics of international relations and human rights
- Immigration and ethnicity
- Identity constructions and memory politics
- Environmental justice
Students are encouraged to do an internship, either in the Netherlands (for example at the Roosevelt Institute of American Studies at Middelburg) or abroad (for example at the Dutch Embassy or Consulate in the U.S.).
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorialinstruction modes
The master's programme in North American Studies consists of one core course (10 EC), three elective research seminars (10 EC each), and an MA thesis (20 EC). You also have the option of replacing one elective course with an internship at an organisation or institution in the Netherlands or abroad.
Exchange programme
You may also choose to participate in an exchange programme at one of the universities in the U.S. or Canada with which Leiden University has an exchange program.
objectives
The development of in-depth knowledge in the field, and the ability to think independently, critically, and analytically are key goals of this programme. The North American Studies programme will introduce you to the concepts, academic approaches and scholarly debates current in American Studies.
You will learn about these concepts and approaches in ‘Major Issues in American History and Culture’ and apply them in your other courses as well as in researching and analyzing primary and secondary sources. Your thesis work will give you the opportunity to apply these methods to a specific topic and engage with existing scholarly debates in your own research.
As all courses are offered in English and students are trained in speaking and writing in academic English, our alumni have a high standard of English proficiency.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
North American Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
1 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
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Noord-Amerika Studies
star NVAO |
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
American Studies
star Keuzegids topopleiding 2018 |
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
History, Culture and Politics
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
North American Studies
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
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Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The master’s programme in North American Studies prepares you for a wide range of careers in which well-developed analytical and other academic skills or specialised knowledge of U.S. history, literature, politics, and culture are valued. Our graduates pursue careers in the international job market in fields including teaching, journalism, IT, business, politics, government policy, publishing and research.
Positions held by Leiden North American Studies graduates since 2014 include:
- History teacher at a high school
- English teacher at a high school or a university
- PhD candidate in American history, University of Edinburgh
- Project Coordinator Funding & Events at TU Delft
- Junior Policy Officer Ministry of Foreign affairs, Brussels
- Policy Officer/Researcher at Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate
- Trainee Information Manager, Ypublic
- Vice President for Client Services, Early American history and interactive programming, ARtGlass, Richmond, VA
- Collections Manager and Curator, John Ruskin Home Brantwood, Cumbria, UK
- Freelance researcher and writer with De Correspondent
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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Leiden University | North American Studies | + aanv. eisen |