Transatlantic Studies: History, Culture and Politics
Radboud Universiteit
Deze opleiding
Transatlantic Studies examines the complex connections between the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean. You will learn to analyse the past and present of multilayered exchanges between North America and Europe, with regard to, for example, culture and politics.
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| locatieNijmegen |
| diplomaMA |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60845 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
In close collaboration with fellow students and staff, you will reflect on complex international interactions through themes such as global citizenship, democracy, cultural exchange and mobility, international affairs, freedom, equality, and diversity, all from a transatlantic perspective. The interdisciplinary approach will allow you to use and synthesise knowledge from a wide range of sources, such as digital collections, social media, policy documents, visual media, literature and popular culture. You will acquire intercultural skills to work in or with other cultures and societies.
Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?
- You will study processes of cultural, geopolitical and economic exchange between North America and Europe
- Internships and international exchange options are embedded in the curriculum
- The programme is career oriented. You will acquire invaluable transferable skills in international classrooms, excursions, and interfaculty seminars
- As electives, you can take related courses taught at other Master's programs, such as History, Political Science, Linguistics and Philosophy.
Studieprogramma
opbouwThe Master's specialization in Transatlantic Studies: History, Culture and Politics is taught at the Faculty of Arts. The program is structured along three tracks that interact with each other: Theories and Practices, Culture, Politics and History.
The first semester will offer you a firm grounding in the field through a range of core courses. The second semester offers opportunities for in-depth exploration of research topics or interdisciplinary electives in such transatlantic areas. You will complete the program with a Master's thesis, which will offer you the opportunity to develop and present your own approach to the question of America's place in transatlantic relations and European engagements with America.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
The Red and Black Atlantic: Transatlantic Constructs of Race, Culture, and Identity | 5 EC | ||||||||
American Culture in a Global Context: Imagining America in Text, Image, and Music | 5 EC | ||||||||
10 EC | |||||||||
20 EC | |||||||||
The Foundations of Transatlantic Relations: Domestic Politics and International Relations | 5 EC | ||||||||
Current issues in Transatlantic Relations: Power, Principles, and Protest | 5 EC | ||||||||
10 EC | |||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, internship, lecture, research, research project, research proposal, project, self study, seminar, tutorial, working groupToelating en kosten
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
You are admissible if you have a completed Bachelor's degree in the Humanities, Liberal Arts, International Relations, or a related area, with sufficient courses (30 EC) relevant to the programme.
cijferlijst
inbegrepen in collegegeld
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| registration fee |
De stad
studievereniging
USA
studievereniging AmerikanistiekKeuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/5 Radboud University Nijmegen
History, Culture and Politics
History, Culture and Politics
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
2/5 Radboud University Nijmegen
North American Studies
North American Studies
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
3/5 Leiden University
North American Studies
North American Studies
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 1 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
4/5 University of Groningen
Noord-Amerika Studies
Noord-Amerika Studies
| star NVAO |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
5/5 University of Groningen
American Studies
American Studies
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2018 |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.
Na de studie
There are a wide range of opportunities for graduates from the Master's programme in North American Studies. Your broad interdisciplinary education and excellent command of English will help you find a job in an international setting.
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
You could work in school or university education, in research, in journalism or other media, in publishing, museums, international finance, government, business, international affairs or as a diplomat.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Leiden University | North American Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Potentiële beroepen
consultant for businesses, ngos and governmental organizations
culture and heritage institutions
international affairs and diplomacy
media and journalism
researcher
