Universität Wien

340320 PS Cultural Competence: English (2012W)

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

American Visions: Art and Attitudes of a New America. 1770's to 1850's American Art and History.
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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 10.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 31.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 07.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 14.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 21.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 28.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Wednesday 05.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 12.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 09.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 16.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 23.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Wednesday 30.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We will cover the American lifestyle as shown in the artwork and architecture of the newly formed nation. We will follow Howard Zinn's book "A People's History" covering the historical background of a nation as it slowly moves away from Europe and focuses on its own challenges. American attitudes today are based on these founding years.

Assessment and permitted materials

Each student will hold a speech, hand in a paper on a specific subject and there will be a quiz. Further, students will need to keep track of new words in form of a glossary. These will all be used to assess the students progress and form the final grade. Attendance is required and missing more than 2 times will result in the grade being dropped by one grade point. More than 3 times will result in failing the class.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To understand why especially Europeans came to America. To become acquainted with American attitudes as shown in art and architecture. To have a clearer understanding of why American's have values that differ from Europeans. To communicate these in class with colleagues.

Examination topics

Communication: speaking in class. Group work, individual research and translation of vocabulary throughout Zinn book.

Reading list

Howard Zinn -- A Peoples History; Handouts and Material which will be posted on the internet; Robert Hughes -- American Visions

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