Universität Wien

340114 VO Text and culture 2 English (2021S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
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Details

max. 1000 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Class will take place on campus in Vienna

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Reading and lectures work together
We will look at the development of British, American, Australian, South African as well as Indian culture and popular culture around the globe.
We will examine how popular culture has come to capture the hearts of people and has become a university course of study.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the connection between English and Pop Culture on a global level.

Assessment and permitted materials

A final exam without any supporting materials (no dictionaries or notes needed/allowed) will determine your grade.
Exam will be online unless otherwise specified

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grades will follow this percentage schedule:
90-100: very good or 1
80-89: good or 2
70-79: average or 3
60-69: passing or 4
below 60 is fail or 5

Examination topics

Material gleaned from class (power points) and from reading including course glossary.

Reading list

Each week there will be a reading assignement primarily from:
Guins & Cruz, Popular Culture: A Reader.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:25