Universität Wien

340172 VO VO Culture and Communication 2: English (2012W)

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

max. 1000 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 11.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 18.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 25.10. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 08.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 15.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 22.11. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 06.12. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 13.12. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 10.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 17.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 24.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Thursday 31.01. 13:00 - 14:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Detailed introduction to US government and political system (with a special focus on the 2012 presidential election.) Subjects to be addressed: Americanism; federalism; US constitution; presidency; electoral college; political parties; judiciary system; Congress; domestic and foreign policy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Final exam at the end of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A solid understanding of the specificities of the American political system and government structure (and the differences from their European counterparts.)

Examination topics

Lecture with discussion.

Reading list

References to additional reading material be provided in the lecture.

Association in the course directory

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