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Institut für Amerikastudien Institut für Amerikastudien

Mag. Dr. Claudia Schwarz Mag. Dr. Claudia Schwarz

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Reading American History

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This course is designed to contextualize American History by means of historical and literary texts. The close reading of texts from major epochs in the history of the USA should lead to a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary American culture. This historical exploration starts with the discovery of the American continent, the early colonial period, and America's way to independence. Chronologically, we will then move on to American Transcendentalism, the Civil War and 20th century American history up to 9/11. Also the voices of Native Americans, Afro-Americans, and Feminists will be considered.

Lecture inputs, student presentations, class discussions, workshops

Participation in class discussions, research paper, exam

Course material and selected primary and secondary sources will be posted on e-campus

Students must have passed the "Introduction to American Literature and Culture" to attend this course
Beginn: 5.3.2007