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The American Studies programme at Canterbury Christ Church University is widely recognised as one of the most successful in the United Kingdom, whether in terms of the high standard of the teaching on offer, the quality of the student learning experience, or the breadth and multi-disciplinarity of the curriculum that ranges from the colonial period and the American Revolution to the Presidency of

Barack Obama and America's so-called "culture wars" over issues such as immigration, gun control and capital punishment. The programme explores many facets of US history and society as well as examining America’s role in the world, including US foreign policy in Latin America.

31/01/2019

Can you see yourself championing student causes, representing the student body and campaigning for change? Get involved and become a Sabbatical Officer in 2019- 2020.

Open to ALL CCCU students.
Nominations close: Wed 13 Feb 12pm

Nominate yourself now ⬇️
https://ccsu.co.uk/elections/

Nominations for the Student Elections open in January and we're looking for people who can champion student causes, represent the student body and campaign for change. Sound like you? Want to work full-time with us from July 2018-July 2019? Get involved and become a Sabbatical Officer.

13/09/2018

‪We’re so excited for the start of term! Can’t wait to meet all our new year 1 students this Monday! If you’re beginning your American Studies degree and have any questions please do get in touch here or by email and we’ll do our best to help. ‬

31/03/2018

‪Don’t forget to join our very own Althea Legal-Miller in conversation with on BBC Radio London tomorrow from 20.00! She’ll be answering the difficult and timely question: “Did Martin Luther King die in vain?” ‬

03/10/2017

Hope everyone is settling in to the new academic year! Check out our brand new blog for an introduction to the team and some handy reading recommendations!

https://blogs.canterbury0385994002007.ac.uk/humanities/what-weve-been-reading-in-american-studies/

09/06/2017

We're thrilled to be hosting what looks like a really great roundtable, "Donald Trump and Barack Obama: Identity and Power in 21st Century America" on 22nd June from 11.25. It'd be great to see lots of you there!

02/05/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/01/donald-trump-civil-war-cause-andrew-jackson

President says roots of civil war go unquestioned as he lauds ‘big-hearted’ Andrew Jackson, who was ‘very angry’ about a conflict years after his death

09/03/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/08/get-out-daniel-kaluuya-samuel-l-jackson-black-british-actors

The casting of black British actor Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out, a horror film about racism in America, has sparked debate about a trend some find troubling

07/03/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/mar/06/house-republicans-healthcare-law-bill-obamacare-repeal

American Health Care Act would shrink government role in healthcare and could leave more people without insurance despite Trump administration promises

24/02/2017

In case you missed it, there was a great segment on BBC's The One Show a couple of weeks ago. Check it out on iPlayer for some wonderful expert commentary by (once again!) out own Althea Legal-Miller!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08cw1h5/the-one-show-10022017

Angela Scanlon and Richard Osman are joined by Sara Cox, and Elbow perform.

24/02/2017

Anyone in London over the coming weeks should definitely make a point of checking out a fascinating documentary about Maya Angelou at the BFI, with a discussion led by our very own Althea Legal-Miller!

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=mayaangelouandstilliriselondonpremiere&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=

Watch the first doc to be made about this inspirational, multi-talented woman, author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

21/02/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhz3XcNzGU

Sean Spicer (Melissa McCarthy) and Jeff Sessions (Kate McKinnon) take questions from the press (Bobby Moynihan, Mikey Day, Vanessa Bayer, Sasheer Zamata, Cec...

21/02/2017

Final Year Students: Please don't forget to complete the National Student Survey. This is an external national survey that feeds into a number of national statistics, league tables, etc, and is your chance to comment on your entire degree experience in American Studies.Please take 5 minutes to take part

http://www.thestudentsurvey.com/

21/02/2017

https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/culture/arts-entertainment/amber-midthunder-kicks-butt-native-woman-superhero-fx-networks-legion/

Kerry Loudermilk is the newest Native Superhero played by Amber Midthunder on the FX Network's "Legion"

21/02/2017

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/books/review/claude-mckay-amiable-with-big-teeth.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=Moth-Visible&moduleDetail=inside-nyt-region-3&module=inside-nyt-region®ion=inside-nyt-region&WT.nav=inside-nyt-region

Claude McKay’s “lost” novel “Amiable With Big Teeth” is about a group of activists in Harlem during the 1930s.

21/02/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/20/mps-pour-scorn-on-racist-and-sexist-donald-trump-in-state-visit-debate

Parliament holds three-hour debate over whether US president’s invitation should be revoked after 1.8m sign petition against visit

16/02/2017

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/15/world/middleeast/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-trump.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=b-lede-package-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

In talks with Israel’s prime minister, the president said the United States would no longer insist on a two-state solution for a peace accord.

16/02/2017

We"re really looking forward to meeting all our new applicants for September 2017 start at the Christ Church Applicant Day on Saturday!

16/02/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/15/standing-rock-general-custer-relative-visits-dakota-access-pipeline

Descendant’s visit served as painful reminder for some Native Americans that historical traumas are closely linked to present-day battles with US government

08/02/2017

Very funny video from the Dutch... and the Danes....

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/06/world/europe/europe-trump-parody-videos.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad&_r=0

It’s a tight race for runner-up when America is first, and the contenders are going all out to prove their superiority to Donald Trump with video pitches.

06/02/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/05/trump-travel-ban-suspension-appeal-mike-pence-bernie-sanders

Despite rebukes over criticism of judge, president sends angry tweets about suspension of order on refugees and travel from Muslim-majority countries

06/02/2017

https://www.truthexaminer.com/2017/02/melissa-mccarthy-mocks-press-secretary-sean-spicer-on-snl-in-the-most-hysterical-skit-of-all-time/

TruthExaminer.com brings you the latest news in politics, entertainment, local and world events, opinion, viral content and videos.

06/02/2017

https://chicagodefender.com/2017/01/27/emmett-tills-family-members-speak-out-about-accuser/

The Chicago Defender sits down with family members of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley to discuss the latest revelations by accuser, Carolyn Bryant. Bryant had testified that Till, 14 had verbally…

06/02/2017

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/patriots-rally-to-beat-falcons-34-28-in-overtime-to-win-fifth-championship/2017/02/05/8d2a840c-ebe8-11e6-9973-c5efb7ccfb0d_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_super1050p%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.9430fa4233af

Tom Brady passes for 466 yards, leading New England to a 34-28 victory for the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.

06/02/2017

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/arts/music/lady-gaga-super-bowl-halftime-review.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0

The singer presented a shiny, inclusive halftime show that started with lines from patriotic songs.

06/02/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KlE_WgBiYM

02/02/2017

Thought about learning Cherokee?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdqhCBI8MJk&list=PLl3bXGWUX-W98fESIf-YnWfjCa7by3DB1&index=20

Learn to speak key phrases in the Cherokee language with Dr. Candessa Tehee. This month, learn how to say "Where are you going?", "I am going home", and "I a...

02/02/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCWkPtdIucs&index=32&list=PLLAaEbcbNmakT3cHPYMkcA4ORnt10_xwg

With today being the first day of the month, we thought it would be appropriate to teach you how to say “February.” Be sure to check back next week for anoth...

02/02/2017

Excerpt of Star Wars in Navajo - part of very interesting and necessary initiative to keep American Indian languages alive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR13lIRLfic

Fave scene

02/02/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MecLstDQPao

Michael Moore weighs in on Donald Trump’s role in the rise of fake news and several other subjects that came up at the president-elect’s first news conferenc...

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