Introduction to the key traditions, theories and concepts in American and Canadian Studies. Compulsory lecture course with added reading.
Learning outcomes
Introduction to the key traditions, theories and concepts in American and Canadian Studies.
Contents
Compulsory lecture course with added reading.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
14 h
0 h
Independent work
6 h
0 h
Individual work: a book exam or essays.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Attendance, a book exam or writing essays
Evaluation
Pass/fail.
Recommended year of study
1. year autumn
Study materials
A book exam on Frederick Boal and Stephen Royle, North America: A Geographic Mosaic (1999) and one of the following:
Malcolm Bradbury and Howard Temperley (ed.), Introduction to American Studies, 3rd edition (1998) or
David Taras and Beverly Jean Rasporich (ed.), A Passion for Identity. An Introduction to Canadian Studies (2001) or
Introductory readings in Mexican Studies (available in the North American Studies Office.
Instead of a book exam, it is possible to do a written assignment on materials provided by the contact person.
2007–2008
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.