This course will present a survey of key developments in American History from the period of European exploration and colonization through the American Revolution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, westward expansion, industrialization, international expansion (imperialism),World Wars I and II,
the Great Depression,the Cold War, Vietnam and the civil rights struggles. The emphasis will be on how historical events have contributed to shaping contemporary American culture and influenced public discourse in the 21st century.
You should have finsihed Basic Modules 1-4 before taking this course. It would also be useful to have already done Social and Cultural Studies: North America but that is not a requirement.
Multiple copies of THESE UNITED STATES: THE QUESTIONS OF OUR PAST by Irwin Unger are available in the library. This textbook will serve as a reference to provide continutity to the narrative of historical development and to fill in the gaps that cannot be covered in class. Other materials will be distributed to participants.
Rhythmus | Tag | Uhrzeit | Format / Ort | Zeitraum |
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23-ANG-AngPM4 Profilmodul 4: Histories | 4.4 American History | Studienleistung
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Studieninformation |
Die verbindlichen Modulbeschreibungen enthalten weitere Informationen, auch zu den "Leistungen" und ihren Anforderungen. Sind mehrere "Leistungsformen" möglich, entscheiden die jeweiligen Lehrenden darüber.
Studiengang/-angebot | Gültigkeit | Variante | Untergliederung | Status | Sem. | LP | |
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Anglistik: British and American Studies / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2011) | Kern- und Nebenfach | BaAngPM5; BaAngPM5 | 3. 4. 5. 6. | 3/2 | benotet | |
Anglistik: British and American Studies / Master of Education | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2014) | BaAngPM5 | 3. 4. 5. 6. | 3/2 | benotet |
There will be two tests in the course before the Christmas break and another test at the end of the semester. BA (2002) students can do either tests I and II and receive as a grade for 3 LP the average of those two marks. Or they can do the final test. For 2 LP AT they must do the tests as above and show evidence of having made some effort to master the most important concepts and information. BA (2011) students must follow the model for 2 LP above as "Studienleistungen" for the course.
Any student may substitute one essay for either Test I or Test II but the essay must be handed in on the day of the test and the topic must have received advance approval.