Universität Wien

340320 PS Culture and Communication: English (2013S)

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

  • Monday 18.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 08.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 15.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 29.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 06.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 13.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 27.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 03.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 10.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 17.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 24.06. 11:30 - 13:00 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.

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 States

Association in the course directory

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