North American Civilizations: Module 1 - American Society and Institutions Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: North American Civilizations: Module 1 - American Society and Institutions
Module code: W1-FA-AD-S2-SIA-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module discusses the structure and mechanisms of action of governmental and local institutions, mass media and other public organizations in the USA, referring simultaneously to the most important processes forging American identities in a multicultural society. A special focus is put on an analysis of the most crucial aspects of the American political process, theories which explain the functioning of multicultural and monocultural societies and fundamental demographic changes occurring in the US as well as co-related social tensions and debates held in the US society. These problems are presented in a manner which requires students to actively search for references to intercultural and international relations.
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
recognizes the impact which the functioning of American society and institutions have on intercultural relations and the values of the international community; [AD-S2-CA1-SA_K_1]
 FA2_K04 [2/5]
approaches cultures and values of other nations, ethnic and social groups with acceptance, tolerance, and respect [AD-S2-CA1-SA_K_2]
 FA2_K04 [2/5]
discusses and analyzes historical and contemporary processes forming American identities, framing their analyses in proper academic discourse; relates their analyses to broader international and intercultural contexts [AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U06 [2/5] FA2_U08 [3/5]
identifies and analyzes major ideological and political approaches to political and social processes in the U.S.A, using factual data and source materials; relates their analyses to the broader international and intercultural context [AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_2]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U05 [2/5] FA2_U06 [3/5]
interprets and analyzes social, demographic, and cultural phenomena and draws conclusions, applying proper terminology and research methodologies [AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_3]
 FA2_U01 [1/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U07 [3/5]
recalls in-depth knowledge of the theoretical aspects of American identities, theories of the functioning of multicultural and monocultural societies, and theories concerning major demographic processes in American society; recalls the terminology concerning these theories and the major research approaches [AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_1]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W02 [2/5] FA2_W05 [2/5]
recalls in-depth knowledge about American society, its demographics, social divisions, minority groups and their participation in American society, etc. [AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_2]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W05 [2/5] FA2_W07 [3/5]
recalls detailed knowledge of the American political system, mechanisms of functioning of the American government, local government, media and other institutions of social life [AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_3]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W07 [3/5] FA2_W08 [1/5]
recalls in-depth knowledge of the major ideological, political, social or regional debates in the United States of America [AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_4]
 FA2_W01 [1/5] FA2_W07 [2/5] FA2_W08 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_1]
assessment of students' knowledge based on test or tests, quizzes, or similar forms
 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_3 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_4
Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_2]
assessment of students analytical skills in the field outlined in the course syllabus, based on individual written assignments, such as essays or similar forms or student presentations;
 AD-S2-CA1-SA_K_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_K_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_3 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_3 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_4
Control interview (optional) [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_3]
ustna ocena stopnia przygotowania studenta do zajęć dokonywana na bieżąco w trakcie trwania modułu. Ocena może dotyczyć znajomości zadanego na dane zajęcia tekstu oraz znajomości problemów i zagadnień uprzednio omówionych
 AD-S2-CA1-SA_K_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_K_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_U_3 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_1 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_2 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_3 AD-S2-CA1-SA_W_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [AD-S2-CA1-SA_fs_1]
multimedia-rich lectures introducing the topics outlined in the course syllabus
 15
reading assignments; own research in preparation to test or tests
 15 Test or tests [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_1]
practical classes [AD-S2-CA1-SA_fs_2]
class-based discussions and analyses of selected texts and issues outlined in the course syllabus; formal instruction and presentation of selected theoretical issues
 30
reading assignments, own research in preparation for the in-class discussions and tests, written assignments and presentations
 40 Test or tests [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_1] Essay, essays, or other written assignments, or student presentations [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_2] Control interview (optional) [AD-S2-CA1-SA_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)