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American Studies is a distinctive discipline exploring the United States' history, culture, social structures, legal systems, international relations, and political landscape. Courses investigate how the nation developed and its current role as a leading global influence. By examining everything from governmental systems to mass media, you'll engage in critical thinking about what defines American identity and global impact, while honing interdisciplinary analytical and research abilities.
Pursuing this major provides comprehensive, multidimensional understanding of America's intricate, ever-changing society and its global connections. You'll study the U.S. through multiple lenses. Beyond core requirements, you can select complementary courses from English, Film Studies, History, Gender Studies, Political Science, Music departments, and the United States Studies Center. This interdisciplinary approach offers exceptional exposure to diverse academic methods.
Choosing American Studies grants access to Australia's most extensive selection of U.S.-centered courses and the country's largest community of Americanist scholars.