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070157 GR Guided Reading (2016S)

History of the United States of America, 18th to 21st Centuries

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work

Students will read and discuss representative texts and documents in English; a very good command of the language is a necessary precondition for successful class attendance.
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 04.03. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 18.03. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 08.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 15.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 22.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 29.04. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 06.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 13.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 20.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 27.05. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 03.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 10.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 17.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)
  • Friday 24.06. 10:45 - 12:15 (ehem. Hörsaal 45 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 8)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This GR will introduce students to the political and cultural history of the United States. Students examine a variety of representative and relevant texts and documents in American history.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading is based on regular class attendance and the quality of classroom discussion (20%), the presentation of a selected topic (35%), and the written assignments (45%). - Important Notice: No electronic devices are permitted in class - no computers, tablets, mobile phones, etc. This will facilitate students to focus on discussions and debates in class without being distracted or disturbed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The GR will be taught in an interactive manner, and students are expected to fully participate in reading and discussion of the texts and documents.

Examination topics

Students will carefully read, study, and discuss a variety of selected documents and scholarly articles.

Reading list

Texts and documents will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

BA Geschichte: Guided Reading - Neuzeit, Zeitgeschichte (4 ECTS) | BA UF Geschichte, Sozialkunde & Politische Bildung: Guided Reading zu Globalgeschichte (4 ECTS) Diplom UF Geschichte, Sozialkunde & Politische Bildung: GR zu Politikgeschichte (4 ECTS) |

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