American and Canadian Studies (Research)

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