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124071 VO Culture, Society and the Media (2014S)

Indian Country (USA)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Moodle

Details

max. 450 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 24.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 31.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 07.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 28.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 05.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 19.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 26.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 02.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 16.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 23.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This survey lecture course sets out to provide the background in history, geography, demography ("race" and ethnicity) and popular culture necessary for a deeper understanding of USAmerican life and arts in a foreign-language-learning context. Special sessions will deal with the political, social and cultural realities of selected Native American/Indian tribes/nations and their (mis)representation in literature and film. We will also consider topical issues of the day -- and all along the way, we will look at the many historical and ideological differences (and similarities) between the United States and Canada.

Assessment and permitted materials

This will be based on a final 90-minute written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course is designed to introduce students to the comparative and interdisciplinary study of USAmerican cultures.

Examination topics

Multi-media based lecture course (internet, audio and video presentations).

Reading list

Lecture materials will be posted on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612, EC 125, EC 126 [UF Englisch: Freies Wahlfach]
Code/Modul: BA07.1, EC Cultural and Regional Studies 1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4070

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