Brown University

United States of America

This program undertakes the interdisciplinary and transnational study, analysis and presentation of the diverse cultures, groups, and experiences that make up American life. One of the oldest American Studies programs in the nation, its graduate students and faculty represent a community of innovative and publicly engaged scholars committed to defining new directions in research and teaching.

Online application, Personal Statement, Transcripts, Three letters of recommendation, TOEFL minimum score 577 on the paper-based test and 90 on the Internet-based test. IELTS minimum overall band score 7.

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This program engages issues about historical and contemporary responses to local and global crises. It engages with how people of color create their own knowledge culturally and politically. It is oftentimes a critique of how forms of knowledge are produced. Concentrators acquire a host of interdisciplinary skills that allow them to ask questions about the world around them, and forms of knowledge production while developing critical analytical skills. Our concentrators deploy these skills in other classes, enriching their own general intellectual development.

Official high school transcript, academic record and Midyear school report, Typical SAT scores- Critical reading (700+), Math (700+), Writing (700+), ACT range (33-36), Average GPA 4.0, TOEFL: PBT-600, IBT 100, IELTS-8.0

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This program take foundational courses within the department and often use courses around the University to round out their interdisciplinary look at the United States. American Studies maintains strong ties to programs in Africana Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Urban Studies and, most recently, the Masters program in Public Humanities.

Official high school transcript, academic record and Midyear school report, Typical SAT scores- Critical reading (700+), Math (700+), Writing (700+), ACT range (33-36), Average GPA 4.0, TOEFL: PBT-600, IBT 100, IELTS-8.0

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1st Jan

Anthropology involves core training in the four fields of anthropology: socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology. Some concentrators choose to explore the full breadth of anthropology, while others focus on one of the particular fields or even one of the curricular strengths of the department, such as medical anthropology or Mayanist archaeology.

Official high school transcript, academic record and Midyear school report, Typical SAT scores- Critical reading (700+), Math (700+), Writing (700+), ACT range (33-36), Average GPA 4.0, TOEFL: PBT-600, IBT 100, IELTS-8.0

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1st Jan

This program offer a wide range of courses, and our faculty actively involves undergraduates in summer research projects and offers many independent studies every year. Information about these concentrations, including concentrations requirements, concentration advisors, honors program, alumni career paths and recent job placements.

Official high school transcript, academic record and Midyear school report, Typical SAT scores- Critical reading (700+), Math (700+), Writing (700+), ACT range (33-36), Average GPA 4.0, TOEFL: PBT-600, IBT 100, IELTS-8.0

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