Centre for Global American Studies
The Centre for Global American Studies looks at the broad idea of "America" through an international and interdisciplinary lens. Our innovative and collaborative research extends beyond academic settings. We examine the challenges posed by the United States's uncertain but also undeniable impact on students, scholars, communities, and environments.
We are committed to excellence in research and teaching. Our staff and postgraduate students are at the forefront of interdisciplinary research into literature, culture, history, film and TV, politics and international relations.
In the past, the Centre has developed collaborative partnerships with internationally-prominent institutions in Iran (the University of Tehran), China (Huazhong University for Science and Technology and Shanghai Maritime University), Ireland (University College Dublin), Holland (the Roosevelt Centre), Berlin (the Free University, Berlin and University of Bonn), Canada (Dalhousie University) and Japan (Doshisha University, Kyoto, Sophia University, Tokyo and the University of Tokyo).
Recent and current partnerships include projects developed in collaboration with the Tunisian Association for American Cultural Studies, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northumbria and Exeter Universities, and, locally, Civic Square, Yard Arthouse, the Birmingham Race Impact Group, The Heath Bookshop, and Voce Books.
Lectures, readings, and seminars
Some of our previous eventsOur award for postgraduate travel
JA Hawgood Travel Award Postgraduate study
Postgraduate study
Our staff are at the forefront of research in American Studies. Our multi-disciplinary approach links history, literature, politics and cultural studies to produce innovative and challenging work, and to provide a vibrant and supportive research environment.
The Centre draws on the research interests and projects of our staff and on contributions from staff in allied Departments at University of Birmingham, including English, History, and Politics. The Centre has recognised research strengths in the fields of urban culture and representation, US foreign policy and intelligence services, literary and cultural studies, film and visual studies, and African American studies.
Our staff are able to supervise on various topics within American and Canadian Studies.
If you are interested in undertaking research in American and Canadian Studies, please contact a member of staff working in your area of interest in the first instance.
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Funding opportunities
A number of postgraduate taught and research funding opportunities available to support your studies at the University of Birmingham. For details of what is available, please visit the College of Arts and Law Graduate School website.
Contact the Centre
Contact the Centre
General enquiries
Centre for Global American Studies
Arts Building
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham, B15 2TT
U.K.
Email english@bham.ac.uk