American and Canadian Studies

As the only department in the UK to combine American with Canadian Studies, we examine North America in historical and contemporary contexts. Our research in North American histories and cultural expression addresses concerns of race, gender, and sexuality.

Work in the department reflects and leads a growing transnational agenda and research students are encouraged to think about America in a global context. We have long-standing experience and expertise in supervising PhDs to successful completion.

Particular areas of research specialism include:

Asian North American literature and culture

Canadian literature and culture

Contemporary American fiction

Ethnic-minority writing

Feminist theory

Film adaptation

Gender and queer studies

Indigenous literature and culture

Memory studies

North American border studies

North American film

Settler-colonialism

Women's writing