Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

US Studies fosters understanding of the ideas, cultures, art, institutions, aspirations, and realities that have played an important role in the development of American society and public life. Particular attention is paid to core ideas of American citizenship and to the ways in which institutions have facilitated and constrained efforts by marginalized groups to achieve full citizenship. U.S. Studies is therefore both an appreciation and a critique. It captures the utopian impulse in the American narrative, its far-reaching and inspiring vision, and its many successes including the achievement of a revelatory ironic and self-critical literature. It also examines ideas of nationhood that transcend national boundaries and forms of nationalist ideology that have produced anti-nationalist dissent. The courses offered in the program examine the formation of historical, philosophical, religious, social, artistic and political traditions that shape American political thought, institutions, culture and literature. Students can choose among four disciplinary tracks with the overall US Studies major: American History, American Literature, Political Science, and Public Policy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

US Studies fosters understanding of the ideas, cultures, art, institutions, aspirations, and realities that have played an important role in the development of American society and public life. Particular attention is paid to core ideas of American citizenship and to the ways in which institutions have facilitated and constrained efforts by marginalized groups to achieve full citizenship. U.S. Studies is therefore both an appreciation and a critique. It captures the utopian impulse in the American narrative, its far-reaching and inspiring vision, and its many successes including the achievement of a revelatory ironic and self-critical literature. It also examines ideas of nationhood that transcend national boundaries and forms of nationalist ideology that have produced anti-nationalist dissent. The courses offered in the program examine the formation of historical, philosophical, religious, social, artistic and political traditions that shape American political thought, institutions, culture and literature. Students can choose among four disciplinary tracks with the overall US Studies major: American History, American Literature, Political Science, and Public Policy.

Admission Requirements

All applications for Duke Kunshan University should be submitted using the Common Application. Students wishing to apply to both Duke University and Duke Kunshan University may do so by applying to each university individually via the Common App.
The ability to communicate in English at a high level is necessary for success in the program. The admissions committee will be able to assess an applicant’s writing abilities through their academic achievement, standardized test results and written essay

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

16,028 USD

International

Starts from

71,077 USD

Scholarships

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U.S. Studies with tracks in American History, American Literature, Political Science, and Public Policy

Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China (Mainland)

36 monthsProgramme duration

71,077 USDTuition Fee/year

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