The American Cultures Workshop unites scholars of disparate disciplinary and methodological backgrounds from across the Asia/Pacific region who share a common research focus on the United States. This workshop featured guest speaker Nick Holm of Massey University on the topic “The Political (Un)Consciousness of Contemporary American Humour”.
Past event
American Cultures Workshop | The political (un)consciousness of contemporary American humour
When
Where
Details
26 October 2016. 5.30pm–7.00pm AEDT
US Studies Centre Boardroom, Institute Building, City Road

Other events
16-18 July 2026
An international conference exploring the practice, pedagogy, and politics of American Studies beyond US borders.
14 July 2026
6.00pm
-7.30pm AEST
Join us for a special event featuring co-host of ABC’s Planet America Chas Licciardello and USSC Honorary Associate Dr Harry Melkonian.
31 March 2026
6.00pm
-8.00pm AEDT
A special book launch event with author Patricia O’Brien, Associate Professor at Georgetown University







