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UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies

Graduate Diploma in American Studies

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011  IS 2nd JULY 2010

Because of the United States' unrivalled status in the world today, the debates on American values and the mission of American democracy have become a matter of global concern. This programme introduces students to advanced study of American culture and politics, in both domestic and international contexts.It is a multidisciplinary programme that promotes study of the interactions of cultural social and political factors.

The Graduate Diploma is taught over two semesters, students are required to take 60 credits during this time. No thesis is required. The programme draws on the expertise of UCD faculty across a number of departments, as well as that of the Professor of American Studies and the contributions  of visiting scholars.

• Eligibility
• Course Outline
• Student Assessment
• Teaching & Tuition
• Fees & Funding
• Application Procedure

Eligibility

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma should hold one of the following qualifications:

• A First Class or Second Class, Grade 2 degree in a relevant subject
• US or Canadian degree with a grade point average of 3.50
• 62% in the M.A. Qualifying examination (UCD students only)

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Course Outline (2007-08)

This is a provisional list of modules that will be offered and is subject to final confirmation and scheduling arrangements. Some modules may also have a 'cap' placed on them.
Compulsory – America & Globalization (10 credits), Culture Wars: Race, Class, Gender & Religion in the US (10 credits) , Media & US Foreign Policy (10 credits), Research Skills & Methods (5 credits), and the American Studies Seminar (5 credits)

• America and Globalization
• Culture Wars: Race, Class, Gender & Religion in the US
• Hollywood Cinema
• Media and US Foreign Policy
• American Studies Seminar
• Irish & US Relations
• Contemporary American Literature
• The Urban Image: The City and Visual Culture
• Modern Manhattan
• The Logic of Metaphor: American Poetic Values
• American Theatre and Structure
• Research Skills & Methods
• Text & Voice: African American Literature
• Race & Ethnicity in American Fiction Since 1970
• The Image of America
• Theoretical Underpinnings of the History of International Relations
• The American War: The United States in Vietnam
• The Philosophy of Hilary Putnam
• Research Methods in Musicology & Musical Analysis
• Anglo American Musicology since 1945

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Student Assessment

The Graduate Diploma will be assessed by means of course work for the modules by essay at the end of each semester, but this may vary.

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Teaching and Tuition

Each module tutor will provide students with documentation setting out the structure and content of the module.

Modules will normally consist of weekly two-hour seminars. These are group discussion classes where students are expected to bring up issues arising from their independent study.

Tutors will also be available to discuss individual students' written assignments.

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Fees

For information on fees, please contact the UCD fees office

Application Procedure for Graduate Diploma

Applications are now being accepted online, www.ucd.ie/apply.

Students should forward the following documents to the application office- address below

• Two academic references will be required. It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that these are completed and returned in a sealed signed envelope.
• Completed Module selection form
• Non-University College Dublin applicants are required to submit the following additional documentation:
  • a) Original birth certificate.
  • b) A degree certificate or academic transcript (not a copy). If the degree result is pending at the time of the application this documentation should be forwarded as soon as the result is known.
  • c) Applicants whose native language is not English must provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge)

If you have any questions on the process please contact
Catherine.Carey@ucd.ie or Tel +353 1 7161560

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