American Studies and Politics with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons)

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameAM-111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The American Experience 1492-2000AM-112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20American Politics and SocietyAM-113Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to American Literature and CulturePO-119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and the PeoplePO-125Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20What is Politics and International Relations?

Optional Modules - Politics

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 x 20 cr module

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCLC103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and RhetoricCY-124Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Statws y GymraegHIH118Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Early Modern World, 1500-1800HIH121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Europe of Extremes: 1789 - 1989HUA101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theories of WarHUA102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20War and Warfare in the Modern WorldHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and Society

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-209Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The State and Political InstitutionsPO-238Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Normative Models of Democracy: Contemporary Perspectives

Optional Module Choices - Politics

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 1 x 20cr module. Overall, you must select 60 credits in each teaching block and you must select 60 credits in each of your joint honours subjects.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisCY-234Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun RhyngwladolCY-236Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Amlddiwylliannedd a'r GymraegHIH253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality and Religion, 1847-1947HUA206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Wars and ConflictsHUA207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Business & EntrepreneurshipHUA208Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The First world War: Politics, Society and culture in Europe 1870 - 1933HUP202Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Founders of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to KantPO-203Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Anarchy and Order: Theories in International RelationsPO-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Global Political Economy: From Mercantilism to NeoliberalismPO-222Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20GlobalisationPO-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Empire Strikes Back: War, Strategy and the Use of Force in the Post Cold War EraPO-239Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Moralities of War and PeacePO-256Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20GenocidePO-281Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20British Politics and Public Policy

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American Studies - Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 3x 20 credit modules from this list. It is recommended that students take at least 40 credits of AM modules. Overall, you must select 60 credits in each teaching block and you must select 60 credits in each of your joint honours subjects.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-204Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Race and Ethnicity: American PerspectivesAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:AM-215Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20American Word/American ImageAM-217Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Making of Transatlantic AmericaAM-218Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Re-Thinking the South: Southern Culture and History, 1865-1955AM-245Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20John F. Kennedy and AmericaAM-250Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ghettos, Streets, Suburbs: Cultural Representations of the American City, 1890 - presentAM-251Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to TrumpAM-253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20New York City: History and Culture since 1945HIH2001Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Ancient and Historic Places (Study-Trip/Field project: History)HIH253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality and Religion, 1847-1947HUA206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Wars and ConflictsMS-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Digital Media

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and to experience different cultures.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (American Studies)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-396Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Researching Politics 1PO-397Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Politics 2

Compulsory Modules Selective - DISSERTATION

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select ONE of the options from below. Joint honours students are permitted to take only ONE dissertation module, from either of their joint honours subjects.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-336Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)40American Studies DissertationPO-3000Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20The National Assembly for Walesselect this or PO-395PO-395Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Dissertation (PO-325)Select this or PO-3000

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Politics Optional Module Choices

Choose Maximum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you have chosen the American Studies Dissertation select 1x 20 credit module from the box below. You must select 60 credits per teaching block

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaAM-339Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Popular Music and the CityCY-353Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfraith HywelCY-358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Y Gymraeg, Datganoli a'r GyfraithHIH396Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Machiavelli to Mussolini: Government and society in Western political thoughtHUA300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Rise of BrazilHUA301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and FictionHUA305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Spanish Civil War - Its Origins, Course and LegacyHUA306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Aftermaths of WarHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUA309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Russian Civil WarHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesPO-3110Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Visions of DemocracyPO-3114Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The International Politics of SpacePO-3117Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and International DevelopmentPO-3121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Parliamentary StudiesPO-3316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to ObamaPO-392Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary Security

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American Studies Optional Module Choices

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you have selected the American Studies dissertation select 1x 20 credit module. If you have selected the Politics Dissertation select 3x 20 credit modules. Overall, you must select 60 credits per teaching block.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary American FictionAM-320Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Drug War USA: The Politics of ProhibitionAM-330Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20America and the BombAM-333Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20African American Literature 1910-1940: The Harlem RenaissanceAM-335Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The American Civil War in History and MemoryAM-338Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and AmericaHUA301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and FictionHUA305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Spanish Civil War - Its Origins, Course and LegacyHUA306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Aftermaths of WarHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesMS-302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Media, Gender and Sexuality