340286 PS Culture and Communication: English (2016S)
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 08.02.2016 09:00 to Su 21.02.2016 17:00
- Registration is open from Mo 29.02.2016 09:00 to Su 06.03.2016 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2016 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 08.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 15.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 05.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 12.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 19.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 03.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 10.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 24.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 31.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 07.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 14.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 21.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Tuesday 28.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course will follow the course of art in the United States in the 19th Century. We will discuss the political situation and ultimately how this effected the art scene from 1830 onwards. The theme is Manifest Destiny. 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 manifest destiny 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 StatesOPTION - South African art -- in this case the reading will be put online or handed out
General Reading:
Robert Hughes: American Visions
Howard Zinn: A People's History of the United StatesOPTION - South African art -- in this case the reading will be put online or handed out
Association in the course directory
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