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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.