American Studies
The United States is currently the world's main superpower. Its economic, political, military, linguistic, and cultural influence on the world is considerable. Studying the United States, its history and its role in the modern world helps to understand the complexities of modern globalization.
We offer several courses in American studies, both at the bachelor's and master's levels. The goal of our courses is to provide knowledge of central aspects of American culture and society. Our courses also aim to develop students' communicative skills within these specific areas of knowledge.
Courses
We offer two 30-credit courses in American Studies on the bachelor's level – American Studies A and American Studies B. Most of the modules in American Studies A and B are offered as individual 7.5-credit courses, two of which are also taught as distance courses. As of Fall 2022, we offer two master's level courses in American Studies.
American studies is a minor subject, which means it is not possible to obtain a degree in the subject. However, our courses can be used as a minor subject within a degree.
Bachelor's level courses
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Courses |
Period |
Location |
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American Studies A (30 credits) |
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Introduction to American History |
Fall 2023, |
Campus / distance |
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Introduction to American Politics |
Fall 2023, |
Campus / distance |
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Race and Ethnicity in the United States |
Fall 2023, |
Campus |
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American Media Cultures (7.5 credits) |
Fall 2023, |
Campus |
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American Studies B (30 credits) |
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Global American History (7.5 credits) |
Spring 2024, |
Campus |
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Current Issues in American Politics |
Spring 2024, |
Campus |
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Memory and Heritage in American Culture (7.5 credits) |
Spring 2024, |
Campus |
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Current Research in American Studies |
Spring 2024, |
Campus |
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Joint course: Uppsala University and Augustana College, Illinois, USA |
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Collaborating on Crisis Studies in Sweden and the United States: Problem Solving via Digital Technologies (7.5 credits) |
Fall 2023, |
Distance |
Master's level courses
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Courses |
Period |
Location |
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Understanding the United States: Central Issues in American Society (7.5 credits) |
Fall 2023, Period 1–2 |
Campus |
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Swedish-American Relations in Historical and Contemporary Perspectives |
Spring 2024, Period 1–2 |
Campus |
Find additional information on all bachelor's and master's level courses in American Studies here.
Office Hours
Our Study Counsellor is availble for meetings online via Zoom or at the department. Send an email to the address above to make an appointment.