Seminar: Ideas of Freedom in American History and Culture - Vertiefungsmodul - Details

Seminar: Ideas of Freedom in American History and Culture - Vertiefungsmodul - Details

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Course name Seminar: Ideas of Freedom in American History and Culture - Vertiefungsmodul
Course number ANG.05294.03
Semester SoSe 2025
Current number of participants 21
maximum number of participants 20
Entries on waiting list 2
Home institute Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Courses type Seminar in category Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen
First date Tuesday, 01.04.2025 16:00 - 18:00, Room: Seminarraum 3 [AKStr.35] (Angl.)
Performance record To earn credits in this class, it is essential that you participate actively and regularly. Without in-class participation, you will not be able to receive credit for the course. Here are the key requirements:

Time Commitment: This class requires a significant time commitment, including regular attendance, preparation, and independent work. You should ensure that your extracurricular activities do not interfere with your ability to dedicate adequate time to this course.

Regular Attendance: Your presence is expected at every class session, where both oral participation and in-class written work are essential for obtaining your "Studiennachweis." If you need to miss a class, please notify me in advance.

Preparation: You are expected to thoroughly prepare for each class session by completing assigned readings, writing assignments, and other tasks. The reading workload is approximately 15-30 pages per week.

Active Engagement: Class sessions are designed for discussion and engagement with the material. You are expected to contribute to class discussions, share your thoughts and ideas, and engage with your peers.

Independent Work: You will be expected to complete independent research and assignments outside of class time, which may include library research, writing, and other tasks. Make sure to have time available for regular visits to the Steintor library.

Studienleistung / Modulleistung
Students can earn two types of credit in this class:

1) A 'Studienleistung' is recorded in the university's computer system when all tasks set during the lecture period have been completed, regular and satisfactory in-class participation has been achieved, and written assignments have been submitted on time, in full, and of good quality.

2) Students receive credit for a "Modulleistung" upon successfully completing the "Modulabschluss-prüfung". Detailed instructions on the nature of the final exam will be given at an appropriate time during the semester.
Lehrsprache(n) Deutsch

Module assignments

Comment/Description

From the colonial era to the present day, the concept of "freedom" has been a central theme in American history and culture. This class will explore the various ways in which Americans have understood and contested the idea of freedom, including the struggles for independence, abolition, women's suffrage, and civil rights.

Through a close reading of primary sources, historical and literary texts, students will be given opportunities to analyze the complex and often contradictory meanings of "freedom" in American history. By examining the ways in which ideas of freedom have been represented and contested in American culture, students will gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggles and debates that have shaped the country's history and continue to shape its present.

Admission settings

The course is part of admission "Beschränkte Teilnehmendenanzahl: Ideas of Freedom in American History and Culture - Vertiefungsmodul".
The following rules apply for the admission:
  • The enrolment is possible from 11.03.2025, 00:00 to 14.04.2025, 23:59.
  • A defined number of seats will be assigned to these courses.
    The seats will be assigned in order of enrolment.