AJL17056 The United States since 1945

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Kenneth Alfred Froehling, M.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Jana Chamonikolasová, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 18:00–19:40 B2.42
Prerequisites (in Czech)
( AJL01002 Practical English II || AJ01002 Practical English II ) && ( AJL07002 Intro. to American Studies II || 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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course covers an era where the United States emerged victorious in World War II and became the strongest military and economic power in the world with the responsibility of containing the Soviet Union and international communism in an age of nuclear weapons and other complexities. How the Cold War affected American politics both at home and abroad is an important theme in this course, along with the generational changes that emerged during this period which questioned long-held beliefs on many political and social issues. In addition, civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate and other important issues will be discussed in this seminar. Students will be able to see documentary films which highlight the era.
Syllabus
  • This course covers an era where the United States emerged victorious in World War II and became the strongest military and economic power in the world with the responsibility of containing the Soviet Union and international communism in an age of nuclear weapons and other complexities. How the Cold War affected American politics both at home and abroad is an important theme in this course, along with the generational changes that emerged during this period which questioned long-held beliefs on many political and social issues. In addition, civil rights, Vietnam, Watergate and other important issues will be discussed in this seminar. Students will be able to see documentary films which highlight the era.
Teaching methods
A 1.5 hour seminar per week
Assessment methods
Seminar; Assessment: in-class exam and an essay. / Seminář; hodnocení: zkouška a esej.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
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