General description
The purpose of NAM-2 is to introduce students with outlines of North American history, including the transatlantic perspectives. NAM-2 can be studied by taking a suitable course by written assignments (essays) or a book exam.
Learning outcomes
The aim is to situate both the continents in a global context as companions and rivals.
Contents
Introductory courses or a book exam on North American histories, including a transatlantic perspective
Teaching methods
The book exams should be taken on the same dates with the department of History and Philosophy.
Teaching language
EnglishFinnish students may also take the book exams and write their essays in Finnish.
Modes of study
Courses advertised in the North American Studies teaching schedule or a book exam.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Choose two books from the following: Chafe, William H.; The Rise and Fall of the American Century, Oxford University Press, Foner, Nancy; From Ellis Island to JFK, New York's Two Great Waves of Immigration, Yale University Press, Gaddis, John Lewis; The Cold War: A New History, Penguin Press, 2005
Further information
For a book exam on North American Histories please see the departmental exam dates of the Department of History.
Belongs to following study modules
2010–2011
