552.285 (17S) Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s)
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENM03002UL
- Course title german Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s)
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 23 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 07.03.2017
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
Attendance of the first double session on March 7 is MANDATORY
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Students will learn the basic concepts in film studies and acquire a conceptual framework necessary to think, write, and speak about film. They will also learn about crucial moments in American history as they are represented in major Hollywood productions. They will learn how to engage critically with a film from a historical perspective that pays attention to issues of class, race, ethnicity, gender, and environmental issues.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Short lecture inputs, in-class discussion of films and relevant contextual material
Course content
In this proseminar, we will watch and discuss a number of American feature films that engage with important moments in US American history from the post-war period up to the financial crisis. Relevant films include award-winning Hollywood productions such as Good Night and Good Luck, 13 Days, Selma, Born on the 4th of July, Milk, Thunderheart, and Spotlight. We will ask ourselves how we can engage with these films critically while also learning from them about American history.
Literature
All texts and films will be provided by the instructor.
Examination information
Examination methodology
Mid-term response paper of 1,000 words
Final paper of 3,000 words
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
30% participation
20% mid-term response paper
50% final paper
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Compulsory subject)
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ENM.003 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.285 Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s) (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENM.003 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Compulsory subject)
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Culture Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Cultures in Close-Up (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
- 552.285 Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s) (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Cultures in Close-Up (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Culture Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Cultures in Close-Up (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
- 552.285 Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s) (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Cultures in Close-Up (
1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)
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6.2 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.285 Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s) (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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6.2 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Culture (ab 11W)
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Topics in Culture (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
- 552.285 Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s) (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
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Topics in Culture (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
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Module: Culture (ab 11W)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
-
Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)
-
Module: Culture
-
Topics in Culture Studies (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
- 552.285 Topics in American Cultural Studies: American History through Film (World War II to the 1990s) (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
-
Topics in Culture Studies (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Culture
-
Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)