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070226 VO Lecture (PM4) (2016W)

From Seven Four to Nine Eleven: A History of the United States of America, 1776-2001

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

This class will introduce students to a selection of representative movements and events in 225 years of American poltical and cultural history.

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 05.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 12.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 30.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 11.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9
  • Wednesday 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 32 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 9

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The weekly lectures (supplemented by articles and documents) will impart a basic knowledge of major events, developments, and trends in American political and cultural history from Independence to Nine Eleven.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam at the end of the Winter Term (January 25, 2017); three additional opportunities will be offered to pass the exam: in early March, at the end of April, and in mid-June of 2017.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

After attending this class successfully, students will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of important events and significant tendencies in American history.

Examination topics

Contents of the weekly lectures; selected texts and documents will complement and engross the topics of the individual lectures.

Reading list

Texts, documents, and a bibliography will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

MA Geschichte 14: VO aus Geschichte im Pflichtmodul 4 (4 ECTS)

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