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Seminar: VM KuWi 1 / I (Angloam. Gesch.) | Dissent and Resistance - Details
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Veranstaltungsname Seminar: VM KuWi 1 / I (Angloam. Gesch.) | Dissent and Resistance
Untertitel Dissent and Resistance – An American Tradition
Semester WS 2017/18
Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden 2
erwartete Teilnehmendenanzahl 20
Heimat-Einrichtung British and American Studies
Veranstaltungstyp Seminar in der Kategorie Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen
Erster Termin Donnerstag, 12.10.2017 10:15 - 11:45
Studiengänge (für) MA Angloamerikanische Literatur, Sprache und Kultur 120 LP
MA Englische Sprache und Literatur 45/75 LP
MA IKEAS
LAG, LAS
SWS 2
Sonstiges ANG.03956.02
ANG.05294.02
ANG.03590.01
ECTS-Punkte 5

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Donnerstag: 10:15 - 11:45, wöchentlich(15x)

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Kommentar/Beschreibung

In his publication /Dissent in America/, Ralph F. Young declares that "dissent is central to American history." As his anthology reveals, there is no phase in American life in which political decisions have not been opposed by people who felt that they deviated from America's fundamental values. From the episodes of religious dissent in the 17th century to the most recent forms of resistance against the proposed policies of President Trump, Americans have exercised their fundamental right to express their opinions on and their opposition to problematic cultural, social, and political attitudes and policies. In this way, they have embodied the long tradition of democratic debate in American culture.

By examining selected examples of American dissent and resistance at different points in American history, this class explores the ways in which American citizens have taken up what appeared to them as problematic and contentious issues in their culture. By taking an active role in their society, they addressed questions of ethical import and became actively involved in the struggle to live up to the promises of the American constitution.

Drawing on various types of primary documents, including speeches, legislative acts, letters, essays, as well as research literature, this course will familiarize students with a central aspect of American history and culture.

Students interested in signing up for this class must be prepared to participate actively in class and to commit themselves to weekly reading and writing assignments. Reading material will be made available in the course of the semester.

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