05.866.130 Cultural Studies I - American Studies

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Instructors: Torsten Kathke; Dr. Frank Obenland; Dr. Julia Velten; Dr. Birgit Wetzel-Sahm

Event type: hybrid: Practice class

Displayed in timetable as: 05.866.130

Hours per week: 2

Credits: 4,0

Language of instruction: Englisch

Min. | Max. participants: - | 180

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. 

Digital teaching:
Please check the individual small group titles to find out whether a course is offered hybrid or online. Course titles without the addition will take place on campus. (status of: 30th August 2021)

Any questions about CS I COURSE C? Please contact Julia Velten.

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

    Torsten Kathke

    Tue, 19. Oct. 2021 [14:15]-Tue, 1. Feb. 2022 [15:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies B - HYBRID

    Dr. Frank Obenland

    Fri, 22. Oct. 2021 [08:15]-Fri, 4. Feb. 2022 [09:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies C - HYBRID

    Dr. Julia Velten

    Wed, 20. Oct. 2021 [12:15]-Wed, 2. Feb. 2022 [13:45]

  • Cultural Studies I - American Studies D - ON CAMPUS

    Dr. Birgit Wetzel-Sahm

    Wed, 20. Oct. 2021 [10:15]-Wed, 2. Feb. 2022 [11:45]

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Class session overview
Instructors
Dr. Frank Obenland
Dr. Birgit Wetzel-Sahm
Dr. Julia Velten
Torsten Kathke