Course variations
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Course summary
This program emphasizes cultural pluralism, examining the creative tension between unity and diversity in the American experience. It is self-consciously interdisciplinary, requiring graduate students to integrate knowledge from the humanities and social sciences. It emphasizes the process of historical change, compelling students to trace the past sources of contemporary issues. It develops advanced research, writing and analytical skills. Through course work, consultation with faculty, and writing a thesis or comprehensive exam, graduate students become familiar with the theories and methods of American culture studies.
Program modules
AMST 501- Theory And Methods, AMST 502T - Seminar: Selected Topics Culture and Desire: Theoretical Approaches to the History of the Emotions, American Prejudice in Theory and Actuality, Theoretical Approaches to Studying Popular Culture, Contemporary American Culture: Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Post-WW II America, Public Memory, Gender and Theory in American Studies, Visual Culture, Ethnograpy and American Culture, American Space, Place and Architecture, AMST 596 - Teaching Tutorial.
Entry requirement for international students
Students are welcome to apply to CSUF if they have good English skills as measured by the TOEFL or IELTS and have completed their level of schooling at an internationally accredited institution in good academic standing. They must have financial support for the full duration of study. Students must submit documentation of financial support as well as official TOEFL score reports, transcripts or mark sheets from previous institutions they have attended, and other documents as indicated. Students who have earned a degree equivalent to an U.S. bachelor’s degree may apply for a master’s degree or a second bachelor’s degree. The minimum score of 550 on the paper test; 213 on the computer on the TOEFL is required; but many departments require a higher score. A minimally acceptable score on IELTS for graduate applicants is a 7.0. Contact the individual department for additional supporting documents and requirements.
California State University Fullerton accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Masters
Awarding body
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
Department name
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of American Studies
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