As Area and Cultural Studies, North American Studies belongs to the Department of World Cultures.
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Welcome!
North American Studies offers a broad, multidisciplinary view on the United States and Canada, examining their histories, cultures, and societies. As of 2011–12, North American Studies is part of the umbrella program of Area and Cultural Studies.
Students may take North American Studies as a major or minor subject of their Bachelor's or Master's degree or take individual courses according to their needs. North American Studies is also available as a doctoral degree program.
As a minor subject, North American Studies is open to all degree students at the University of Helsinki.
New degree requirements in pdf (so far only in Finnish)
New degree requirements at WebOodi
Old degree requirements are valid for one more academic year, until July 31, 2012 (link to WebOodi).
Inaugural lecture
- 29.11. at 10.00
Earl Fry, Bicentennial Fulbright Chair of American Studies
Lament for America vs. Renaissance America: The Outlook for the United States in 2025
Main Building, Small Hall (Fabianinkatu 33, 4th floor