120058 VO CRS: American Civilisation (2008S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Anrechenbar als Wahlfach 701 für Diplomstudium nach UniStG.

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Michael Draxlbauer

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 10.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 17.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 31.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 07.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 14.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 21.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 28.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 05.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 19.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 26.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 02.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 09.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 16.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 23.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 30.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This survey lecture course is designed to introduce students to the comparative and interdisciplinary study of U.S.-American culture(s). It 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 focus, in an exemplary fashion, on 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.

There is a final examination based on topics covered during the course.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

404, 701; K231

Examination topics

Reading list

A reader will be provided.

Association in the course directory