General description

The purpose of the introduction course is to familiarize students with key concepts, traditions and theories of North-American Studies, all with a focus on the political system.

Learning outcomes

The purpose of the introduction course is to familiarize students with key concepts, traditions and theories of North-American Studies, all with a focus on the political system.

Contents

NAM-1 requirements are divided into three compulsory parts:

NAM - 1 a
Introduction course (taught annually I or II period) 3 ECTS

NAM - 1 b
Written assignments on a topic arranged with the teacher of the introduction course 2 ECTS

NAM – 1 c
North American Studies Guest Lectures 2 ECTS

Students attend 10 guest lecture concerning North American issues and write a learning diary on them. The maximum length for reflection on one lecture is 1 page. Each lecture will be marked on a guest lecture form (available at the North American Studies). The learning diary (when completed with 10 entries of lecture)and the form will be handed to the program coordinator.

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Lectures	14 h	0 h

NAM-1 requirements are divided into three compulsory parts:

NAM - 1 a
Introduction course (taught annually I or II period) 3 ECTS

NAM - 1 b
Written assignments on a topic arranged with the teacher of the introduction course 2 ECTS

NAM – 1 c
North American Studies Guest Lectures 2 ECTS

Students attend 10 guest lecture concerning North American issues and write a learning diary on them. The maximum length for reflection on one lecture is 1 page. Each lecture will be marked on a guest lecture form (available at the North American Studies). The learning diary (when completed with 10 entries of lecture)and the form will be handed to the program coordinator.

Teaching language

English

Evaluation

Pass/fail.