American studies in advanced English
For whom
The American Studies in Advanced English Minor program is open to all students. It gives you a thorough analysis and understanding of how the US came to be and how its culture developed over time, providing invaluable insights for those looking to work in America or with an American company.
Content
With over 325 million inhabitants, the United States has a diverse culture that is sometimes difficult to understand. The American Studies in Advanced English Minor program was designed to broaden your cultural and historical understanding of the US.
The program consists of six interconnected courses, focusing on the political and geographical profile of the country, how history has shaped its culture and what binds and separates those millions of people in one of the most influential countries in the world.
Courses
he program consists of six courses, three per period, and comes to a total of 30 ECTS.
Title
Habits of the Heart
Subject
Core Values in American Life and Government
Title
Spirit
Subject
Cultural Identity in American Arts and Literature
Title
Historical Backgrounds
Subject
American History to 1900
Title
Postcards from America
Subject
American Political Geography: Sense of Place and Immigrant Groups
Title
Change in America
Subject
Changes in the History of the United States after 1900
Title
Culture Survey
Subject
Survey of Contemporary Culture
Leerdoelen
This program was designed to broaden your cultural and historical understanding of the United States of America. It will also improve your understanding and fluency of the English language, as it is taught entirely in English. The skill of understanding and interpretating foreign cultures can be applied to other countries as well.
Ingangseisen
There are no formal entry requirements, but you are expected to have attained English CEFR level B2. During the program, you are required to read a lot, give presentations, and write essays in English. If you are unsure about your level, you can do a (free) written and spoken assessment. Contact the program coordinator for more information.
You can also follow this minor as a part-time student. Ask the minor contact person for the possibilities.
Literatuur
The following literature will be discussed during the minor. You will receive a definite reading list before the start of the minor.
- Reynolds, David. America, Empire of Liberty: A New History.
- Ward, Geoffrey C, Ken Burns and Ric Burns. Civil War.
- Ragone, Nick. The Everything American Government Book: From the Constitution to Present-Day Elections, All You Need to Understand Our Democratic System.
- Takaki, Ronald T. A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America.
- Woodward, Colin. American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America.
- Vonnegut, Kurt. Slaughterhouse-Five. Random House edition.
Rooster
The teaching days will be on Mondays and Thursdays.
With the exception of the first teaching period of the academic year (starting September), the lesson and test schedules are always posted on Mijn Rooster four weeks before the start of each teaching period. The schedule for the first teaching period of the academic year can be found on the site three weeks before the start. The most up-to-date schedule is always visible on Mijn Rooster.
At HU, full-time education may be scheduled between 08:30 and 19:00.
Toetsing
Classes will consist of lectures, activities, presentations, group work, journals, blogs, and written and oral tests. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of each course.
Aanvullende informatie
Signed learning agreements can be uploaded up to and including 28 June 2024 in Osiris Registration, see the instructions on the learning agreement or check our site. Learning agreements that are received after 28 June will not be processed.
Please note:
Learning Agreements will be considered in order of entry in Osiris Application (first come, first serve).
A submitted learning agreement will not entitle you to a spot within a minor unless the following is the case:
* The minor is not yet full: each minor has a maximum number of places per period.
* The student has submitted the learning agreement in full (including his/her own details and signature and the stamp of the examination board).
* HU has signed and stamped the learning agreement.