History of English-Speaking Countries: History of the USA Field of study: English Studies: Interactive Entertainment Design and Game Studies (SPRINT-WRITE)
Programme code: W1-S1FD25.2025

Module name: History of English-Speaking Countries: History of the USA
Module code: W1-FCDELS1-H-US-2
Programme code: W1-S1FD25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to present and discuss the major issues of US history, placing particular emphasis on the formation of American statehood, the evolution of American identities, and the position of the USA in international politics. Students are expected to develop skills necessary for a critical analysis of historical processes and their interdisciplinary impact on other areas of research within the humanities.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
demonstrates an attitude of critical reflection and open-mindedness when discussing diverse perspectives on key events and social changes in American history, showing respect for differing viewpoints and an awareness of the historical context that shaped them [K01]
 FD_K03 [1/5] FD_K04 [2/5]
analyzes historical processes and identifies their impact on US culture, politics, and society [U01]
 FD_U05 [2/5]
uses proper historical and political terminology in English effectively [U02]
 FD_U08 [2/5]
knows the history of the formation of American statehood, the US political system, and the main US institutions [W01]
 FD_W05 [3/5] FD_W10 [1/5]
demonstrates an understanding of the major historical processes shaping modern American society and local, ethnic, and national identities in the US [W02]
 FD_W04 [2/5] FD_W05 [3/5]
demonstrates an understanding of the major historical processes shaping U.S. foreign policy and influencing U.S. international position [W03]
 FD_W05 [3/5] FD_W10 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam K01 U01 U02 W01 W02 W03
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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