American Studies B

授業コード 受講区分 学科 授業期間 履修年次 単位 担当者
253051   国際英語学科 後期 1・2・3・4 2 David J.Zmijewski

授業の主題(テーマ)
The American Experience

授業の目標(講義概要)
This is the second semester of a two-semester course introducing the students to American Studies. The course will be divided into thematic clusters which center around the building of the nation and the major changes that occurred in the process.

授業計画
Curriculum
Week 1 From Slavery to Racism: KKK and The Indian Wars
Week 2 The Closing of the American Frontier
Week 3-4 The Roaring Twenties
Week 5-6 The Great Depression and Its Effect on the Nation
Week 7 The Cold War: Bent on Mutual Destruction
Week 8-9 The Civil Rights Movement
Week 10 Young Americans Speak Out: Vietnam
Week 11-12 Descent into Chaos: The Bush Years
Week 13-14 America: It's Future and the World

評価方法
Regular attendance, completion of all homework, and active participation are required to receive a passing grade in this course. In addition, an end-of-semester report or test will contribute to the students' evaluation.

テキスト
No Text. Handouts will be provided by the instructor.

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