American Culture Christopher J. Armstrong Office: Building 14, Room 224 Telephone: 6224 / 052-835-7378 Office Hours: Wednesdays, 2nd period and Thursdays, 4th period |
Students in this course will learn about the history and culture of the United States from the colonial period until the late 20th century. Audio-visual presentations will supplement class lectures. The final weeks of the course will focus on contemporary culture and media in the US. All lectures will be given in English. |
Course Objectives:
In this class, you will
Textbook:
Bryn OCallaghan. An Illustrated History of the United States. Longman, 2003.
Course Evaluation:
Weekly Tests 60% Final Exam 40%
Important Information:
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Schedule of Course Topics and Homework
Week 1 (September 25th) |
Course Introduction: Syllabus, questionnaire, and writing sample
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Week 2 (October 2nd) |
Lecture 1: 1600-1800, Colonial Life and American Independence
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Week 3 (October 9th) |
Lecture 2: The Early 1800s, Westward Expansion and Industrialization
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Week 4 (October 16th) |
Lecture 3: 1860-1870, Civil War and Reconstruction
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Week 5 (October 23rd) |
Lecture 4: The Late 1800s, Assimilation and Immigration
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Week 6 (October 30th) | Lecture 5: The 1920s and 1930s, Boom and Bust
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Week 7 (November 6th) | Lecture 6: The 1940s and 1950s, Hot and Cold Wars
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Week 8 (November 13th) | Lecture 7: The 1960s and 1970s, Changing Times
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Week 9 (November 20th) | Special Topic Lecture 8: Contemporary America, 1980-2000
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Week 10 (November 27th) | Special Topic Lecture 9: Contemporary America, 1980-2000
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Week 11 (December 4th) |
Special Topic
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Week 12 (December 11th) | Special Topic Lecture 11: Contemporary America, 1980-2000
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Week 13 (December 18th) | Special Topic Lecture 11: Contemporary America, 1980-2000
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Week 14 (January 8th) | Final Exam |