 REQUIREMENTS
The American Studies Programme is committed to cross-departmental studies, and has two main aims:
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To promote the understanding and the scholarly study of American thought and American business, economic, political, social and cultural practices; and |
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To develop the use of cross-disciplinary and multidisciplinary undergraduate studies to further these aims. |
The Programme emphasises interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to the study of American society and culture. Modules examine U.S. geography, politics, law, business and economics, and various areas of cultural production, such as literature and film. The modules are designed to provide background and analysis for graduates who envision careers in a variety of international field in which knowledge of the United States is requisite.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students wishing to read American Studies should have obtained a good pass in the General Paper of the Singapore GCE 'A' level examination. Modules are open to students from all disciplines. There are no prerequisites but students are encouraged to read modules from lower levels first before progressing to higher level more specialised ones.
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Currently, American Studies is not offered as a major programme and all modules can be taken as non-major electives.
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