Bachelor's Thesis American Studies

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Bachelor's Thesis American Studies
Leerdoelen	At the end of this unit, students will be able to: • Demonstrate the ability to undertake largely independent research projects at BA level, and produce an extended essay of an appropriate standard, and thus the capacity to undertake an MA program. • Show familiarity with appropriate scholarly conventions and standards. • Evaluate critically and show a sophisticated understanding of current theoretical paradigms relevant to the field of American Studies. • Demonstrate the ability to design, synthesize and conduct research based on current methodologies. • Demonstrate a thorough and detailed understanding of the complexities inherent in a specific aspect (or specific aspects) of American culture in its (their) respective historical, socio-political, or other relevant context(s). • Engage in cross-disciplinary research, as relevant to their chosen topic. • Demonstrate effective communication and writing skills, and the ability to use appropriate electronic technologies.
Omschrijving	• To build upon and develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of the Americas, past and present, acquired during BA seminars. • To explore a specific topic within American Studies in relation to its cultural, sociological, historical, political, legal, and literary contexts, as appropriate. • To foster the scholarly skills (selection, processing, and evaluation of information) and academic knowledge necessary for semi-independent research. • To explore and apply current cultural/political/media and other theories as relevant to American Studies. • To develop advanced-level insights into interdisciplinary perspectives on the production of knowledge. • To equip the student with relevant transferable communication and writing skills, including the use of electronic technologies.
Uren per week	variabel
Onderwijsvorm	zelfstudie (begeleid) (individuele begeleiding op afspraak met de docent)
Toetsvorm	scriptie
Vaksoort	bachelor jr 3
Coördinator	M.L. Thompson
Docent(en)	diverse docenten
Entreevoorwaarden	Propaedeutic phase Rhetoric and Composition IIa and IIb one additional second-year AS course: either Theories of Culture II: Media Theory and II: Political Theory or The Americas IIIa and IIIb
Opmerkingen	Kan niet in de VS worden gevolgd
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ba American Studies 3 semester II verplicht