Cultural history of the United States

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module FLWTLE0420 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Luc Herman Language of instruction: English Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Competence in English and a marked curiosity about the United States *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) An understanding of the American political and legal system, along with insights into the country's ways of cultural expression. 3. Course content Starting from more or less visible events in American society (9/11, the Enron scandal, the Supreme Court Decision about Guantanamo), this course will (often through the use of cultural expressions such as essays, novels and movies) deal with aspects of the American political and legal system. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material David Mauk and John Oakland, American Civilization: An Introduction (London: Routledge, Fourth Edition 2005) 7. Recommended reading - study material Marc Carnes and John Garraty, The American Nation: A History of the United States. 11th Edition (New York: Longman, 2003). (Note: this book is expensive and not required!) 8. Tutoring Professor available immediately after class and during office hour. laatste aanpassing: last update: 01/10/2008 17:02 luc.herman