Culture and Literature: Module 2 - History of English-Speaking Countries 2 (History of the USA) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Culture and Literature: Module 2 - History of English-Speaking Countries 2 (History of the USA)
Module code: W1-FA-TBX-S1-HAO2-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the course is to present and discuss major aspects of the history of the USA, especially those responsible for the formation of American statehood, the evolution of American national identity/identities and the position of the USA in the world in the contexts of international relations. Students are expected to develop skills necessary for critical readings of historical processes and their interdisciplinary influence on other areas of research within humanities.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Culture and Literature: Module 1
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]
understands the influence of historical processes on the shape of American society and their role in the shaping of social attitudes, ideology and the place of the USA in the world. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_K1]
 FA1_K07 [2/5]
is able to express herself/himself accurately and coherently in English in speech and/or in a writing on topics related to US history, is able to use historical terminology in English. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_U1]
 FA1_U11 [2/5] FA1_U12 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
is able to relate the acquired historical knowledge concerning the USA to historical and contemporary cultural processes, artistic movements and the shape of American society, as well as to examine relationships between historical and contemporary events. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_U2]
 FA1_U02 [2/5] FA1_U05 [3/5]
has knowledge about the place of history in the system of sciences and about its objective and methodological connections with other scientific disciplines, knows historical terminology in English. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W1]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W13 [2/5]
has a basic knowledge about different types of social structures and understands their evolution in the historical process. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W2]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W04 [2/5]
knows the most important historical processes shaping contemporary local, ethnic and national identities in the USA, has knowledge about the shaping of the US statehood, the political system and the main state institutions in the USA. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W3]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W13 [2/5]
has knowledge about the international position of the US and about historical processes shaping the foreign policy of the USA. [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W4]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W13 [2/5] FA1_W15 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_w_1]
Final exam in the form of a written work or /and oral answer.
 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_K1 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_U1 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_U2 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W1 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W2 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W3 TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_W4
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 [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_fs_2]
Lecture with the use of audiovisual tools presenting content from the field of the history of the USA. The lecturer uses source texts and materials.
 15
Reading compulsory and supplementary texts on the subject, preparation for the exam.
 45 Examination [TBX-S1-HAOJ2-2_w_1]
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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