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ASC Admissions
Admission criteria for the BA program in American Studies comprise a high-school diploma and an adequate grade in High-level English at the school-leaving exams. MA admission criteria include an undergraduate degree and an adequate score at the entrance exam.
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We respond to emails, but if you prefer Facebook, Dr. Anna Kurowicka, our Head of Admissions, is going to be online every Thursday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm to answer your questions on chat.
American Studies BA
Admission criteria for the BA program in American Studies comprise a high-school diploma and an adequate grade in High-level English at the school-leaving exams.
MA in American Studies
MA admission criteria include an undergraduate degree and an adequate score at the entrance exam.
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American Studies Colloquium Series
May 28, 2020 at 6pm, ONLINE; An Erotic Toolkit: Asexual and Aromantic Critiques of Heteronormativity
May 21, 2020
This talk will explore the feminist, queer, and anti-racist tradition of the erotic, drawing on Audre Lorde’s work in particular. Ela Przybylo will discuss how the erotic provides a distinct model for theorizing relating that creates space for the inclusion of asexuality and challenges compulsory sexuality.
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Year 2019/2020
June 4, 2020 at 4pm, ONLINE; U.S. Foreign Policy in Eastern and Central Europe
May 18, 2020
Richard Payne-Holmes, an External Political Unit Chief at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, during his presentation will speak about the U.S. Foreign Policy in Eastern and Central Europe.
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Year 2019/2020
June 5, 2020, ONLINE WORKSHOPS; The Day of the Hybrids
May 15, 2020
Weird Fictions Research Group is inviting students and early career researchers interested in all types of weird fictions to participate in online workshops and lecture on hybrids and monsters! Together we will work on the ‘monstrous,’ unfinished texts and discuss the anxieties concerning them.
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Changes in the mode of operation of the ASC Library, Students’ Office, and Financial Office related to the COVID-19 outbreak
May 29, 2020
The UW Ksawerow building is no longer shut down, and the ASC faculty and staff can use their offices. Still all the ASC instruction continues remotely. The ASC administration will be working remotely until further notice. It is possible to arrange an in-person appointment via email. Though the ASC Library’s reading rooms will be closed, the Library’s checkout counter will be open on Tuesdays 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Fridays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
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ASC promo clip
May 29, 2020
The ASC offers a unique, interdisciplinary American Studies program and is is one of the biggest American Studies institutions in Europe. Check out what to expect as the student of the ASC!
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Important issues for the end of the spring semester
May 27, 2020
As there are new developments and rules for our academic life and activities, I believe I should relate them to you to keep you updated. The most important issues for now are: Language exams, Exam session, Registration, End-of-semester questionnaire, OSA Library operation.
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Latest information and advice for the UW community during the coronavirus pandemic
May 22, 2020
On 21st May, the UW rector issued a new order on rules for studying and working at UW. Online teaching and learning will continue, except classes which cannot be conducted remotely. It is possible to work from home, according to a duty system or flexible working hours. The health, safety and well-being of members of the UW community remain the university’s priority.
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Prof. Paweł Frelik to conduct NCN-funded research project
May 20, 2020
We are proud to announce that Prof. Paweł Frelik’s research project, entitled “Digital Weather: Speculative Video Games and Climate,” will be funded by the National Science Center as part of the OPUS 18 scheme.
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News from the Rector
May 18, 2020
Most important issues covered by Rector Choińska-Mika during her meeting with students on 14 May 2020.
