Universität Wien

120030 VO Cultural and Regional Studies (American Civilization) (2009S)

The USA

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Diese LVA gilt für das Bachelorstudium nach UG2002, das Diplomstudium (UniStG) und das Lehramt UF Englisch (UniStG).

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 17.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 24.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 31.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 21.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 28.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 05.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 12.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 19.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 26.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 09.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 16.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 23.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This survey lecture course sets out to provide the background in history, geography and demography (immigration and social identities, "race" and ethnicity) necessary for a deeper understanding of U.S.- American life and arts in a foreign-language-learning context. Special sessions will deal with the political system, American "imperialism", Native Americans/"Indians", African Americans/"Blacks", Hispanics, and Asian Americans. We will also consider topical issues of the day - and all along the way, we will look at the many historical, political, and ideological differences (and similarities?) between the United States and Canada.

Assessment and permitted materials

This will be based on a final 90-minute written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course is designed to introduce students to the comparative and interdisciplinary study of U.S.-American culture(s).

Examination topics

Multi-media based lecture course (internet, audio and video presentations)

Reading list

A reader will be provided.

Association in the course directory

404, 701, 1101, 1102

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33