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124220 SE Seminar Cultural and Media Studies / BA-Paper (2012S)
Culture and Nature in the American West
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Mo 20.02.2012 00:00 to Su 26.02.2012 23:59
- Registration is open from We 29.02.2012 00:00 to Su 04.03.2012 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Sa 31.03.2012 23:59
Details
max. 18 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 19.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 26.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 16.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 23.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 30.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 07.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 14.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 21.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 04.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 11.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 18.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Monday 25.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
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.
Assessment and permitted materials
This will be based on participation, class presentations and a final written paper of approximately 20 pp. for MA students and 25-30pp (11.000 words) for BA students.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
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.
Examination topics
Lecture, student presentations and class discussion.
Reading list
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.
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.
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, BA 612, MA 844;
Code/Modul: 426/428, 436/438, 721-723, 821, BA09.2, MA6, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4220
Code/Modul: 426/428, 436/438, 721-723, 821, BA09.2, MA6, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4220
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