American Studies

About this programme

American Studies Bachelor programme (BA/ BSc) Faculty of Letters IAŞI Program description The American Studies BA programme is geared to allow students to improve their communication skills in English, in addition to offering them a solid theoretical and practical training in the fields of cultural studies, linguistics, literature, American history and politics and media studies. Courses offered include Introduction to cultural studies, American history, American literature, Pop culture, Society and communication, Political institutions, Mass media, Introduction to film studies, text analysis, conversation and grammar practical courses and various linguistics classes. BA graduates can choose a career in foreign language teaching (ages 3-14), public relations and the mass media, professional writing (including content writing for websites) and publishing. The final component of the undergraduate programme in American Studies is a dissertation written under the supervision of a faculty member, defended in front of an academic committee. Graduates receive a Transcript of Records, in addition to the graduation diploma, to facilitate recognition of the degree obtained at UAIC by national agencies and/or international higher education institutions.