05.866.130 Cultural Studies I - American Studies

Course offering details

Instructors: Dr. Davina Höll; Ylva Kreye; Frank Newton; Dr. Frank Obenland; Dr. Julia Velten

Event type: Practice class

Displayed in timetable as: 05.866.130

Hours per week: 2

Credits: 4,0

Language of instruction: Englisch

Min. | Max. participants: - | 225

Requirements / organisational issues:
Wurde in einem der vorangegangenen Semestern der Kurs nicht einschließlich der Klausur abgeschlossen, muss er in vollem Umfang (regelmäßige und aktive Teilnahme sowie Klausur) erneut besucht werden. Eine Anmeldung zur Studienleistung Klausur ohne nochmalige Kursanmeldung und -teilnahme ist nicht zulässig.

Contents:
This seminar is intended as an introductory survey course in American cultural and intellectual history from the early sixteenth to the late nineteenth century. Addressing beginners in American studies, this class will introduce students to major cultural, social, and political developments during three centuries of American history. Reading a selection of primary texts, students will examine and explore key themes and debates in American cultural history. Additional readings and visual materials will provide students with the respective historical background to the issues discussed in class.

Small group(s)
This course is divided into the following small groups:
  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies A

    Dr. Davina Höll

    Wed, 19. Apr. 2023 [14:15]-Wed, 19. Jul. 2023 [15:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies B

    Ylva Kreye

    Mon, 17. Apr. 2023 [08:15]-Mon, 17. Jul. 2023 [09:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies C

    Frank Newton

    Th, 20. Apr. 2023 [12:15]-Th, 20. Jul. 2023 [13:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies D

    Dr. Frank Obenland

    Fri, 21. Apr. 2023 [08:15]-Fri, 21. Jul. 2023 [09:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies E

    Dr. Julia Velten

    Wed, 19. Apr. 2023 [12:15]-Wed, 19. Jul. 2023 [13:45]

Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
There are no appointments.
Course specific exams
Description Date Instructors Mandatory
1. Course Assessment Time tbd No
Class session overview
Instructors
Dr. Frank Obenland
Dr. Julia Velten
Dr. Davina Höll
Frank Newton
Ylva Kreye