American and Canadian Studies PhD

University of Nottingham

As the only department in the UK to combine American with Canadian Studies, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts. Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality. Work in the department reflects and leads a growing transnational agenda and research students are encouraged to think about America in a global context. We have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion. Particular areas of research specialism include: Asian North American literature and culture Canadian literature and culture Contemporary American fiction Criminal justice history Diplomatic history Disability studies Ethnic-minority writing Feminist theory Film adaptation Gender and queer studies History of medicine Immigrant writing Indigenous literature and culture Memory studies North American border studies North American film North American music Print culture Settler-colonialism U.S. foreign policy Women's writing

School of English