MASTER IN AMERICAN STUDIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORINO
Azienda: COREP
Indirizzo: Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24 - 10129 Torino (TO)
Tipologia corso: Master
Regioni in cui si svolge: Piemonte
Settori di appartenenza: Comunicazione/Media,Arte/Cultura,Lingue,Scienze Politiche,Relazioni Pubbliche,Turismo

Obiettivi:
The Master in American Studies at the University of Torino, Italy, is a one-year program offering students an in-depth interdisciplinary exploration of "America," past and present. Fully taught in English by committed specialists in various fields of American Studies, the program is renowned for its international scope (over 60% of our students are international), personalized attention to students and small classes (maximum 20 students). Participants receive individual academic and administrative support throughout the length of the program, as well as visa and housing assistance prior to arrival.
Competitive tuition and university fees, a well equipped city campus, a diverse and culturally intense urban life, and sustainable living costs make the University of Torino the ideal place to pursue an MA in American Studies.
Didattica:
The 2012-13 program begins September 28, 2012 and ends September 30, 2013. Teaching schedule: 1st semester --> October-December 2012; 2nd semester --> February-May 2013. Individual dissertation tutorial: June-September 2013. All classes meet on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, thus making the program also suitable for students with professional commitments, provided they have ample time for individual study.
Materie:
Students attend courses, seminars, and lectures with Italian and International experts in American (US and Canadian) History, Literature, Film, Drama, Popular Culture, Music, Art, Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy. They also attend program-specific field activities and learn how to effectively present issues and ideas in speech and writing and how to use library and online resources for research. A supervised dissertation of 6-9000 words, optional study abroad opportunities through the Erasmus program and an optional internship complete the program.
Destinatari:
Participants holding a degree in humanities and social science fields as well as Professionals and teachers operating in the subject area of the Master.
Requisiti:
English language proficiency is an essential prerequisite for succeeding in this program. Unless they are native speakers of English or graduates of universities in the UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, applicants must also submit proof of English language proficiency (minimum level required: C1).
Partner:
The administrative management of the Master in American Studies is done by Corep Torino.
Sbocchi:
The program provides training in academic and practical skills tailored to meet the needs of future players in a transatlantic and global environment. Graduates are well placed to work as teachers, journalists, translators, librarians, editors, as well as in the areas of tourism and international relations. The program also strengthens self-confidence and motivation to continue in a PhD program.
Stage:
After completing all the required courses, students may elect to serve in an (unpaid) internship with one of our partner institutions (see INTERNSHIPS link for details). Internships are OPTIONAL.
Costi:
3400 euro: 2850 euro (Tuition fee) + University fee: approximately 550 euro.



