The American
Studies Center consists of a number of on-going activities that constitute the
core of its program, among which are the following:
Diploma
Program: a two-year academic program leading to a diploma
(equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree), after which a student will be
able to transfer to an American university to continue her or his studies
towards a B.A. The diploma program will consists of 66 credit hours,
including a minimum of 27 hours in American studies in addition to university
and college requirements.
Minor
in American Studies: a program for students in the College of Arts
who are majoring in English or other subjects. Courses will also be
available as electives to students who are not taking the minor. The
curriculum for the minor consists of specified courses from the Diploma
program (see attached curriculum).
Lecture
Series: a series of lectures on topics of a general nature related
to various aspects of American culture, primarily for the University family
but open to the wider community as well. These may be extended to
include workshop sessions and potentially a full-scale conference. In
addition, cultural programs such as musical events and films are offered.
Individual
Research: the Center hopes to establish itself as a research center
for students and faculty of the University, as well as individuals from
outside the University. With its growing collection of books and other
materials, in addition to online resources, the Center will be able to offer
the interested scholar opportunities for academic research unavailable
elsewhere in Bahrain or the Gulf region.
