Seminar on US Society and Culture
Course code
GRA6069.HT
old course code
GRA6069
Course title in Estonian
Seminar ameerika kultuuriloost
Course title in English
Seminar on US Society and Culture
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Introduce important developments in US society and culture, develop critical reading of historical sources and the basics of independent research.
Brief description of the course
The seminar seeks to analyze various significant issues and their impact on US society and culture. The discussions are supplemented by the reading of historical documents, and the use of audio and video materials.
Independent work includes the reading of texts, finding answers to questions in the worksheets, looking for material for presentations and the writing of an essay.
Independent work includes the reading of texts, finding answers to questions in the worksheets, looking for material for presentations and the writing of an essay.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
Knowledge of social, political and cultural developments in the USA discussed during the seminar, skills to interpret historical and cultural texts, develop one's own opinion and ability to transfer the acquired knowledge and skills to other domains.
Active participation in seminar discussions and small group work, in-class presentations, an essay (3-4 pp.) and an examination.
Knowledge of social, political and cultural developments in the USA discussed during the seminar, skills to interpret historical and cultural texts, develop one's own opinion and ability to transfer the acquired knowledge and skills to other domains.
Active participation in seminar discussions and small group work, in-class presentations, an essay (3-4 pp.) and an examination.
Teacher
lekt Krista Mits
Prerequisite course 1
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