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America and the Americas: America and the Americas Comparative American Studies
University of Warwick
A Hemispheric Perspective: A Hemispheric Perspective Shared beginnings
Shared encounters with Indigenous Peoples
Shared development - economic, political, social
Americas as a testing ground, what makes each region different?
Slide3: An Algonquin in North Carolina, 1585.
Two Arawaks in Grenada, 1500.
Comparative American Studies at Warwick: Comparative American Studies at Warwick Emphasis on social and cultural approach, especially race, class, and gender.
Greatest depth in History and Literature, with additional courses available in Film and Politics.
Commitment to Spanish
Small, friendly degree
Pre-Columbian America: Pre-Columbian America
Caribbean History: Caribbean History
From McCarthy to Elvis: America in the 1950s: From McCarthy to Elvis: America in the 1950s
The Degree: The Degree 4 years
1st yr - introductions to History and Literature of the Americas, and to Spanish
2nd/4th yrs, optional modules
3rd yr - Year Abroad
Destinations: Destinations Canada: Toronto and Queens
USA: California, Wisconsin, and South Carolina
Mexico: Guadalajara and Puebla
Caribbean: Barbados, Trinidad or Jamaica
Chile: Santiago
Argentina: Buenos Aires
What’s next?: What’s next? Skills learned
Analytical Skills
Research Skills
Linguistic Skills
Employability
Good degree from good university
Wide range of careers: business, education, media, travel.