Universität Wien

124070 VO Culture, Society and the Media (2012S)

The USA (and the not so wild West)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Moodle

Details

max. 150 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 08.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 15.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 22.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 29.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 19.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 26.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 03.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 10.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 24.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 31.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 14.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 21.06. 18:30 - 20:00 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 population ("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, social and cultural realities of the era popularly known as the "Wild West" and its representations and typical misrepresentations in mainstream literature and film (three of our legendary Western icons will be Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp and Geronimo).
We will also consider topical issues of the day (e.g., the 2012 presidential election) - and all along the way, we will look at some historical and ideological differences between the United States and Canada (why is there no Canadian "Wild West", or is there?).

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 (and occasional handouts) will be provided.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, BA 612, EC 125, EC 126
Code/Modul: Diplom 403-405, BA07.1, EC Cultural and Regional Studies 1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4070

Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22