
Get Set for American Studies
Edward Ashbee(Author)
Edinburgh University Press
Published on 27. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7486-1692-3 (ISBN)
Description
This volume assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. For students who have never studied American Studies before, it will give an idea of what to expect. For students already studying American Studies at school or college, it will provide a concise but comprehensive learning aid. Part One concentrates on defining American Studies, introducing key concepts and looking at American Studies as an academic subject. It covers core subjects taught in most American Studies degrees. Topics surveyed include the idea of America, history, politics, the US and the world, geography, society, literature, popular culture and contemporary identities. Part One goes on to look at the different degree courses offered in the UK, and also provides a glossary of key terms to be found in American Studies. Part Two tackles the study skills needed at university level and addresses issues such as lectures, tutorials and seminars; writing skills; essays and dissertations; and examinations, including sample examination papers. It also covers the transferable skills that students will gain from the study of American Studies and guidance on future employment and careers.
Reviews / Votes
A deliberately basic, yet comprehensive, methodical and informative guide to American Studies. It acts as an introduction to the subject for newcomers and yet it can also be a useful tool for university students. Provides good, common sense advice to young people as they move toward adult responsibilities at the university. A deliberately basic, yet comprehensive, methodical and informative guide to American Studies. It acts as an introduction to the subject for newcomers and yet it can also be a useful tool for university students. Provides good, common sense advice to young people as they move toward adult responsibilities at the university.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-1692-3 (9780748616923)
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Get Set for American Studies
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Person
Edward Ashbee is Professor in the Department of International Economics, Government and Business at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.
Content
Introduction;; Part One: American Studies; 1. American Studies: the nature of the subject; o The idea of America; o History; o Politics; o The US and the world; o Geography; o Society; o Literature; o Popular culture; o Contemporary identities; 2. University courses;; Part Two: Study Skills; 3. Skills for studying American Studies; 4. Key skills and employability;; Glossary; Guide to Further Reading.