Universität Wien

340271 PS Culture and Communikation: English (2017S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 15.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 22.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 29.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 05.04. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 03.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 10.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 17.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 24.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 31.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 07.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 14.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 21.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will follow the course of art in the United States in the 20th Century. We will discuss the political situation and ultimately how this effected the art scene from 1950's to the present day. We will follow Howard Zinn historically.

OPTION - South African art -- this will be discussed in class

Assessment and permitted materials

The student will be assessed by 1. attending class 2. participation in class 3. class assignments - quizes 4. oral presentation 5. written presentation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goals of this course are to understand how art has influenced America and Americans to this day. Why this concept is so important and where it came from.

Examination topics

Learning through communication. There will be group and individual discussions, analysis of artwork, reading with verbal and written communication of what has been read. Interactive participation in class is essential

Reading list

Reading material will be made available each week on the online platform

General Reading:

Robert Hughes: American Visions

Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United States

OPTION - South African art -- in this case the reading will be put online or handed out

Association in the course directory

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