239966 American History (S) (WiSe 2012/2013)

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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.

Requirements for participation, required level

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.

Bibliography

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.

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Dates ( Calendar view )

Frequency Weekday Time Format / Place Period  
weekly Mi 14-16 T2-205 08.10.2012-01.02.2013
not on: 12/26/12 / 1/2/13

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Subject assignments

Module Course Requirements  
23-ANG-AngPM4 Profilmodul 4: Histories 4.4 American History Study requirement
Student information

The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.

Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Anglistik: British and American Studies / Bachelor (Enrollment until SoSe 2011) Kern- und Nebenfach BaAngPM5; BaAngPM5   3. 4. 5. 6. 3/2 benotet  
Anglistik: British and American Studies / Master of Education (Enrollment until 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.

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Limited number of participants: 85
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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
Department
Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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