AJ17059 American Geographies

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2003
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková
Timetable
Tue 8:20–9:55 32
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AJ09999 Qualifying Examination && AJ07002 Intro. to American Studies II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
A survey of the physical, political, historical, social and cultural geographies of the United States. The course will examine the various states and regions of the U.S. in some detail, focusing on the topics hidden under the five geographies mentioned. Students should acquire a good working knowledge of many aspects of American studies which are not focused on in other courses in the department. Emphasis will be placed on students demonstrating knowledge acquired in the course. Students will be expected to work on the internet in preparing their presentations.
Syllabus
  • A survey of the physical, political, historical, social and cultural geographies of the United States. The course will examine the various states and regions of the U.S. in some detail, focusing on the topics hidden under the five geographies mentioned. Students should acquire a good working knowledge of many aspects of American studies which are not focused on in other courses in the department. Emphasis will be placed on students demonstrating knowledge acquired in the course. Students will be expected to work on the internet in preparing their presentations.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Assessment: in-class presentation and exam. / Hodnocení: prezentace v kurzu a zkouška.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Autumn 2020.
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