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Overview

Program description:
This MA program in American Studies is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the US, its society, history, cultures and literatures. In the first stage of the training, students do introductory courses in US literatures, history and culture, while later they have the opportunity to study intellectual history, political, popular as well as visual culture, Hungarian-US relations, gender and identity. Rigorous coursework includes gaining knowledge about theoretical problems and research direction, structure of US history and society in North America, majority and minority populations. The program develops abilities of analyzing and processing information in a critical manner. Research areas cover intellectual and cultural history, visual culture and film studies. During the program there is a focus on developing skills of research and publication. Graduates of the Faculty usually choose their careers in cultural and public administration, the tourist industry, international business companies, teaching, translation, journalism, academia, editing, diplomacy, international relations, media, project management or local government.

Application requirements: BA diploma in English Studies, international certificate of advanced command of English (TOE FL Score: min. 110 or, TOE FL ITP Score: min 627, or IELT S Band: min. 8 or, Cambridge Advanced English [CAE ])

Type of entrance exam:*online, or in person in Szeged

Min. quota: 1
Max. quota: 15

Contact:
dr. Zoltán Vajda
associate professor
vajda@lit.u-szeged.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

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