Alienating American Studies: A European Perspective
Keywords:
American Studies, decentering, exceptionalism, Europe, interdisciplinarityAbstract
This article examines American Studies from a European perspective, emphasizing its decentered and interdisciplinary character. It argues that the field outside the United States rejects American exceptionalism and adopts broader cultural frameworks. The study highlights structural differences between European and American academic systems and critiques the term “civilization” for its imperial implications.
(The abstract and keywords were prepared retrospectively for indexing purposes using AI-assisted tools and editorial review, based on the original article. They did not appear in the original publication.)
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