G-LSUD3 AmLit315 Studies in American Culture
G-LSUD3 AmLit315 Studies in American Culture
Elective
| Teaching hours: 3 |
Credits: 3 |
ECTS: 6
Description
This course focuses on socio-historical events and historical periods which have shaped American culture through the study of literary texts, movies, newspaper articles, speeches. Students will examine important inconsistencies in the history of American political ideologies and practices. They will explore the dynamic relationship between master narratives and counter-narratives through a critical engagement with concepts such as American exceptionalism, war and American imperialism, American democracy and exclusionary practices.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course:
- Students will have familiarized themselves with socio-historical events and historical periods which have shaped American culture
- Students will have examined a wide range of texts, and will have comprehended the dynamic relationship between texts, their contexts, and surrounding ideologies, during specific periods of American history
- Students will have critically studied – through the close reading practices - concepts such as American exceptionalism, war and American imperialism, American democracy and exclusionary politics
Assessment: final exams, optional presentations and take home essays.
Teaching
The course is not currently offerred.
