Modules

In year one you will study three core American and Canadian Studies modules. You will be introduced to key themes and issues in American literature, covering major authors, texts and literary movements from the early 1800s to the present day. You will also take a multidisciplinary module that explores the literature, film and culture of Canada. You will also choose three optional modules from English, across four possible areas of study. In year two, you take one core American and Canadian Studies module, choosing from two possibilities. For your optional modules, you take two from American Studies and three from English. You can apply to spend your third year studying in North America, transferring to a four-year course and returning to Nottingham for your final year to complete your course. This is not compulsory – if you choose not to study abroad, you will complete your degree in three years. Eligibility for study abroad is dependent on satisfactory performance in your first year and the availability of places. In your final year (which is 'year four' if you take your third year abroad) you take a dissertation, making up the remaining credits from optional modules in both subjects.