Universität Wien

340172 VO Culture and Communication 2: English (2015W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft

English
Moodle

Details

max. 1000 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lecture begins October 12, 2015. (Exams first week of October!)

  • Monday 05.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 12.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 19.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 09.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 16.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 30.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 07.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 14.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 11.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 18.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 25.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Detailed introduction to US government and political system (with references to recent domestic and foreign developments.) 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 how it differs from its European counterparts!)

Examination topics

Lecture with discussion.

Reading list

References to additional reading material to be provided in the lecture.

Association in the course directory

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