UCJANGBP14 Culture Studies 2

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D., MA (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D., MA
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UCJANGBP14/A: Tue 8:05–9:40 M10, M. Crhová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course provides students with an orientation in basic issues related to contemporary American studies and culture. Like the subject of Culture Studies 1 in the UK, it draws attention to the basic political, cultural and social aspects of life in the USA with regard to what is specific to the USA. Based on the reading of the assigned texts, emphasis will be placed on the ability to comment on what is being discussed and to discuss professional topics related to American realities. The aim of the course is, among other things, the development of critical thinking of students, as well as the effort to support their efforts for further self-education in the field of American studies.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to discuss various topics in the field of American studies.
Syllabus
  • . The "creation" of America: the revolution for independence and the US constitution.
  • 2. Religion in the USA and the role of Puritans.
  • 3. South vs. North, reconstruction of the country.
  • 4. Geography of the state and settlement of the USA (so-called frontier).
  • 5. The American Dream; education system in the USA.
  • 6. Ethnicity and immigration.
  • 7. African Americans and the civil rights movement.
  • 8. The Vietnam War and various attitudes towards it, hippies.
  • 9. Mass culture, pop culture, media.
  • 10. Political system in the USA, government.
  • 11. Trauma after 9/11, nationalism.
  • 12. USA in current war conflicts.
  • 13. What it means to be American: uniqueness and American cultural identity.
Teaching methods
seminar
Assessment methods
written test, active attendance, in-class presentation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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