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124220 SE Seminar Cultural and Media Studies / BA-Paper (2012S)

Culture and Nature in the American West

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 18 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 19.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 26.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 16.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 23.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 30.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 07.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 14.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 21.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 04.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 11.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 18.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 25.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This interdisciplinary seminar surveys the diverse cultural values, myths and identities that have shaped and been shaped by the natural landscape in the western United States. Taking a historical approach, students examine how different economic, political and social forces introduced new waves of cultures and values into the region to transform the environment - both materially and conceptually. For each topic, we will also explore how these historical values and events continue to impact modern issues in the West (from mining reclamation to recreation tourism) as well as efforts to achieve a more sustainable and just future in the so-called New West.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

This will be based on participation, class presentations and a final written paper of approximately 20 pp. for MA students and 25-30 pp (11.000 words) for BA students.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of different "cultures of nature" in the American West in the context of regional change.

Prüfungsstoff

Lecture, student presentations and class discussion.

Literatur

The following books will be read (in stock at Facultas Book store on Campus):
Hausladen, Gary ed.: Western Places, American Myths (2006, Univ. of Nevada Press)
Wilshire, H.G. and J. Nielson: The American West at Risk, (2008, OUP).

Additional readings will be made available online or as mastercopies.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: Diplom 343, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: 426/428, 436/438, 721-723, 821, BA09.2, MA6, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4220

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33