Lecturer(s)
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Woock Elizabeth Allyn, Mgr. PhD.
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Course content
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This course begins with the most recent eras in American history and the basic principles of research questions, then moves backwards while developing more complex research skills. The recommended reading is updated every semester, and can be found on the course Moodle page.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Homework for Teaching
- 50 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 22 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course graduate will acquire a basic knowledge of American history and academic skills that will help with further study of American culture and literature.
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Prerequisites
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An interest in American history and culture, a good working knowledge of English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Student performance
-Maximum two absences (for any reason) -Participation during class -3 quizzes during the semester -Analytical essay
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Recommended literature
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Brown, D. A. (2001). Bury my heart at Wounded Knee: an indian history of the American West. New York: Henry Holt.
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Gilbert, M. (2009). The Routledge atlas of American history. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.
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Maier, Pauline, Merritt Roe Smith, Alexander Keyssar, and Daniel Kevles. (2002). Inventing America: A History of the United States. Vol. 1.. New York.
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Nash, Gary B., gen. ed. (2006). The American People : Creating a Nation and a Society. New York.
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Peprník, J. (2003). A guide to American studies: (a guide to the U.S.A. II). Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
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Peprník, J. (2004). A guide to American studies: (a guide to the U.S.A. I). Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
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Urdan, Laurence, ed. (1996). The Timetables of American History. New York.
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