Ø Background to the program
and subject area:
The American Studies
program is a curriculum that provides the Masters student with an in-depth
knowledge of the United States including from the historical, political,
cultural, economic, sociological, security and strategic perspectives. The
program at the University of Jordan was the first in the region and one of only
two Masters Programs currently being taught in the Middle East. It is a program
that is totally taught in English, uses an interdisciplinary approach and is
taught from an internationalist perspective. Therefore, the graduate of this
curriculum learns a flexibility of deep knowledge with strengths in analytical,
critical thinking and writing skills. Skills which are greatly needed in todays world and which guarantee the graduate of the
program employment in sectors such as journalism and media, diplomatic missions,
foundations and studies centres, non-
governmental organizations, businesses, companies etc.
Ø Vision statements of the
program:
The vision for the program is to play a
distinguished role in Jordan as well as the regional level. This will be
achieved through offering specialized programs and by developing scientific
research in numerous academic disciplines such as American Studies, Conflict
Resolution Diplomacy, Environment, European studies to name a few. Moreover,
the future ambition of the program is to become a regional as well as global
center of academic excellence.
Ø Mission statements of the
program:
American
Studies seeks to provide the student with professional skills that can be
utilized in a wide variety of fields that does not limit the student in job
possibilities. It provides a demanding challenge for the motivated, independent
thinkers who are seeking a well-rounded preparation for life. It covers a wide
array of topics such as politics, history, literature, economics, foreign
policy, and culture to name just a few.
Ø Program Aims:
The Program provides students with an opportunity
to engage with a rich and diverse culture and a modern, dynamic economy and
society that have experienced enormous change and growth since its
establishment. It also aims at equipping students with the necessary
methodological and analytical skills to analyze
and critique the United States’ foreign policy with special emphasis placed on
its policy in the Middle East.