North American Studies
Universiteit Leiden
Deze opleiding
The master's programme in North American Studies at Leiden University takes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States.
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| locatieLeiden |
| diplomaMA |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 februari, 1 september |
| taalvolledig Engels |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60845 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursheeft honours track |
The Leiden programme offers a diverse and international learning environment. While the programme focuses on the U.S., you will also explore the role the U.S. plays in the region and in the world, as well as the impact of the region and the world on developments in the U.S. Some of the key areas and major issues in the history, politics, literature and culture of the U.S. that the programme explores in depth and from a multidisciplinary and historical perspective include:
An important aspect of the programme is learning how to conduct independent multidisciplinary research, comprehend and apply theoretical insights, learn about and engage with scholarly debates, and take a critical approach to all materials. Critical reflection on U.S. exceptionalism is a recurrent topic throughout the programme.
In the Keuzegids 2019, the Leiden North American Studies programme is ranked as one of the top-rated master's programmes in the Netherlands.
- Slavery, migration, and emancipation movements;
- The history and politics of international relations and human rights;
- Immigration and ethnicity;
- Identity constructions and memory politics.
An important aspect of the programme is learning how to conduct independent multidisciplinary research, comprehend and apply theoretical insights, learn about and engage with scholarly debates, and take a critical approach to all materials. Critical reflection on U.S. exceptionalism is a recurrent topic throughout the programme.
In the Keuzegids 2019, the Leiden North American Studies programme is ranked as one of the top-rated master's programmes in the Netherlands.
Geesteswetenschappen: Jouw vooruitzicht op werk
Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?
Leiden University is one of Europe's top research universities and an international centre of expertise for research in American Studies.
- At Leiden University, students can choose subjects from an exceptionally broad curriculum, including specialised subjects not available elsewhere. All classes are taught by accomplished scholars. Small classes give students valuable time interacting with lecturers.
- The Master's in North American Studies programme gives you considerable freedom to tailor your degree to reflect your interests. You can focus on American history or American literature, or choose a multidisciplinary approach. You also have the option of doing an internship at an organisation or spending a semester studying at a university in North America.
- Your qualification from Leiden University is respected by organisations worldwide. But that's not the only advantage of studying at Leiden. We challenge you to think harder, analyse more vigorously, and devise new and creative solutions.
Studieprogramma
opbouw
The core course 'Major Issues in American Studies' explores the major issues and scholarly and theoretical debates within the academic field of American history, politics and culture. Three research seminars provide an in-depth analysis of a particular subject covered by the core course. Students carry out research within these seminars using original source materials, published documents and/or critical and theoretical sources. Subjects include:
An MA thesis concludes the programme, which includes an oral defence.
A detailed curriculum for the Master's in North American Studies is available in the e-Prospectus, which applies to this current academic year: https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/studies/7697/north-american-studies
The master's programme in North American Studies at consists of one core course, three elective research seminars, and an MA thesis. You also have the option of replacing one elective course with an internship at an organisation or institution in the Netherlands or abroad. The Leiden programme offers an international classroom setting: it draws international and internationally oriented students from a range of academic backgrounds and has an international teaching staff.
You also have the option of doing an internship at an organisation or spending a semester studying at a university in North America.The core course 'Major Issues in American Studies' explores the major issues and scholarly and theoretical debates within the academic field of American history, politics and culture. Three research seminars provide an in-depth analysis of a particular subject covered by the core course. Students carry out research within these seminars using original source materials, published documents and/or critical and theoretical sources. Subjects include:
- The Great Migrations in African American history;
- Post-9/11 Literature, Film and Memory Culture;
- Human rights and U.S. History;
- The Rise and Decline of American Empire;
- Graphic Narratives and Autobiography;
- Immigrant and minority literature and film.
An MA thesis concludes the programme, which includes an oral defence.
A detailed curriculum for the Master's in North American Studies is available in the e-Prospectus, which applies to this current academic year: https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/studies/7697/north-american-studies
| periode | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
Major Issues in American History and Culture | 10 EC | ||||||
Electives / internship | 30 EC | ||||||
MA Thesis | 20 EC | ||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
groepsdiscussie, hoorcollege, literatuurstudie, mondelinge presentatie, onderzoek, onderzoeksproject, onderzoeksvoorstel, seminar, stage, werkcollege, zelfstudiehonours-/excellence program Leiden Leadership Programme
The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is an honours programme of 15 ECs on top of the regular master's curriculum. The programme consists of training courses, seminars and a practical assignment.
Are you looking for an extra challenge in addition to your Leiden master's programme? Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the borders of your own master's programme? The Leiden Leadership Programme may be just what you are looking for. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. You will follow seminars and courses, as well as carrying out a practical assignment for a company or organisation as part of a small, multidisciplinary team. Your lecturers will be leading academics and experienced professionals from the business sector.
Students can apply who have:
- Good study results in the bachelor's programme;
- The ambition and motivation to develop leadership qualities;
- A broad and interdisciplinary span of interest.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 februari 2021
aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend
1 september 2021
aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
- A bachelor's degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree in American Studies, or in the field of Humanities or Social Sciences with an (official) specialisation in American History.
- Applicants should have completed courses worth at least 30 EC in the field of American Studies.
- Completed the pre-master's / bridging programme.
inbegrepen in collegegeld
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Inschatting maandelijkse studiekosten
| bedrag | kostenpost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| € | 350 | kamerhuur in Leidenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
| € | 22 | internet+tv | |
| € | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
| € | 32 | telefoon | |
| € | 117 | verzekeringen | |
| € | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar | |
| € | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
| € | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
| € | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
| € | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
| € | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
| € | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
| € | 45 | overig | |
| € | 1218 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 | |
Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft.
Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
| 34 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
| 59% | daarvan is vrouw |
| 1 | eerstejaars gestart in 2018 |
| 100% | daarvan is vrouw |
| 27713 | studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden |
| 59% | daarvan is vrouw |
Op kamers in Leiden
| 31058 | studenten studerend |
| 12630 | studenten woonachtig |
| € 350 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
| kamer betaalbaarheid | |
| 20 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
| kamer beschikbaarheid |
aan het woord: studenten en docenten
Prof. Adam Fairclough
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/5 Universiteit Leiden
North American Studies
North American Studies
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 1 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
2/5 RUG
American Studies
American Studies
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2018 |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
3/5 RUG
Noord-Amerika Studies
Noord-Amerika Studies
| star NVAO |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
4/5 Radboud Universiteit
North American Studies
North American Studies
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
5/5 Radboud Universiteit
History, Culture and Politics
History, Culture and Politics
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
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Feiten en / studie in cijfers
studentoordelen
| deze opleiding | landelijk | |
|---|---|---|
| algemeen oordeel | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| inhoud | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| docenten | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| studiefaciliteiten | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| studielast | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| studiebegeleiding | 3.6 | 3.4 |
De Nationale Studenten Enquete is het grootschalige onderzoek van de overheid onder studenten in Nederland naar de kwaliteit van opleidingen aan hogescholen en universiteiten.
In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
North American Studies aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 16 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.3 uit 5.
In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
North American Studies aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 16 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.3 uit 5.
Na de studie
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Universiteit Leiden | North American Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Contact
Studielijn Universiteit LeidenCoordinator Of Studies North American StudieCoordinator of Studies North American Studies MA