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Department of American Studies Department of American Studies

Mag. Dr. Andreas Leisner Mag. Dr. Andreas Leisner

610015

Introduction to the Scientific Philological-Cultural Course of Study

SL 1

2,5

every 2 weeks

each semester

English

To provide an overview of central aspects of English and American Studies and familiarize students with basic research skills and methods

This course serves as a basic introduction to English and American Studies. As such it offers both an outline and an overview of core concepts of the discipline. Furthermore, the course familiarizes students with the most important research tools and skills required in the course of their studies, i.e. students will learn the effective use of library catalogues, bibliographical indices, online resources, etc. In addition, requirements for written and spoken assignments will be discussed (e.g. writing research papers, presenting, discussion leading).

Lecture inputs, reading and writing assignments, short presentations

Final test / project, reading and writing assignments

Sources will be made available on OLAT