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Schools Conference a success
The 2009 Schools conference was a great success, despite a slightly smaller turnout than in previous years. The topic was The conference topic, 'From Isolationism to World Power: The Changing Nature of US Foreign Policy in the Twentieth Century'. Dr Jenel Virden' Head of Humanities at the University of Hull, spoke on Isolationism, in the 1920's and 30's. She delivered an informative and entertaining lecture on 'Isolationism in 1920s and 1930s.' She began by tracing the history of American isolationism, along with explaining and complicating this concept in an accessible way. Dr Donna Jackson, a senior lecturer in American History at the University of
Chester,spoke on Tet! The Turning Point of the Vietnam War. Through powerful filmic and photographic images, as well as a PowerPoint presentation , Dr Jackson enthusiastically explained the significance of the Tet Offensive to the Vietnam War, along with providing detailed commentary as to why Americans altered their perceptions of the Vietnam War after Tet. Professor John Dumbrell Head of the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University, gave the final lecture on The End of the Cold War. He discussed the Presidencies of Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, detailing their impact on Cold War and Post-Cold War policies. In addition to clarifying that the Cold War was about ideological conflict and geopolitical rivalry not only between East and West but also North and South, Professor Dumbrell offered competing explanations for the end of the Cold War.
Study Opportunities
Discover American Studies: Free interactive CD Rom from BAAS Produced by British Association for American Studies in association with LLAS and with the support of the US Embassy, this CD Rom is designed to provide anyone interested in American Studies (students, careers teachers/officers and lecturers) with a wealth of information about the range, content and experience of studying America. Discover American Studies also contains details of degree programmes in the UK as well as interviews with students and introductory essays on a variety of topics ranging from American Politics, to film, literature, history and popular music. To obtain your free copy of this CD, call 0151 231 3241, go to our on-line order form, or email the ASRC at info@americansc.org.uk, with your name and full address.
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Become a Rothermere Fellow The Rothermere American Institute is now accepting applications for the following fellowships:
Local links
The legacy of Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture lives on, and details are here.
Liverpool John Moores University
World Museum Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Lady Lever Art Gallery and more besides. The jewels in Liverpool's Cultural crown.
BAAS Teachers and Student Awards The British Association for American Studies has a number of annual awards for both teachers and students in secondary education. The schools essay prize, open to all sixth-formers for work on American Studies topics, is £250. The Teachers Fellowship involves workshops with US Teachers, and research opportunities in the US. These will take place in the summer.
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ARNet is maintained by the American Studies Resources Centre, The Centre is an independent body, overseen by two advisory panels, one in the UK and one in the US. Its aim is to support the study of all aspects of United States history, culture and politics. It is supported by Liverpool John Moores University Centre Director Bella Adams.
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