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Department of American Studies Department of American Studies

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

610014

Introduction to the Scientific Philological-Cultural Course of Study: Academic Toolbox

SL 1

2,5

Block

each semester

English

As a basic introduction to English and American Studies, this course has essentially two specific aims: 1) to provide an outline of the discipline and the subjects central to English and American Studies and 2) to familiarize students with the research tools and skills they will need to meet the requirements and the standards expected in the course of their studies. More specifically, the course offers an outline of the main fields within the discipline and summarizes major developments, trends, paradigm shifts, and current research areas. Students will then be familiarized with specific academic working skills essential for students of English and American Studies, which inlcudes the effective use of library catalogues, databases, bibliographical indices, and online resources. Morover, requirements for written and spoken assigments generally expected from students will be discussed (particularly writing research papers, presenting, and discussion leading).

Lecture inputs, reading and writing assignments

Final test