Links and Resources
Here at American Studies we encourage student participation in
all aspects of study and experience.
American Society
Run by students, the American Society is one of the University's
largest departmental societies. It is an integral part of the
informal life of the department - hosting a series of social events
throughout the year, including a Thanksgiving Dinner and
American-style Graduation Prom. The students maintain a
facebook
site.
BAAS is the main academic organisation for scholars and students
of American Studies in Britain.
It publishes the essential Journal of American Studies
and the postgraduate journal US Studies On-Line. It
also organises annual conferences for postgraduates and academics,
and publishes pamphlets and paperbacks on a range of
American-related topics specifically designed for American Studies
modules.
EAAS is a confederation of 27 national associations of American
Studies in Europe, founded in 1953 to encourage the study of and
research in all areas of American culture and society and to
promote cooperation and intercommunication between European
scholars of the United States from all parts of Europe and from
various disciplines. To this end it organizes regular conferences.
It also publishes a newsletter, American Studies in
Europe, and an electronic journal, The European Journal of
American Studies (EJAS). Dr Jenel Virden is the current
Secretary-General of EAAS.
Since its establishment in 1991, the Eccles Centre at the
British Library has been a useful information source and aid for
American Studies students and scholars. It publishes a number
of American-related guides, including guides on civil rights, the
West and UK-US relations. The Centre offers bibliographic
training for postgraduate students and holds one-day conferences
for Sixth Form students interested in American Studies.