AMER10211 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 1 David Brown Unit coordinator English and American Studies 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 <p>This course will examine a selection of key historical periods between 1607&nbsp;and 1877. Introducing students to the significant events that went on to shape 20th Century America, it will engage with influential historical, political and social works to present a pattern of national development leading from the Puritans through the formation of the Republic and the divisions caused by the Civil War, to the turmultuous political struggles during Reconstruction. The course will address theories of democracy, of state power, and will critically investigate arguments concerning race, gender and identity as a whole.</p> <P>This course will examine a selection of key historical periods between 1620 and 1900. Introducing students to the significant events that went on to shape 20th Century America, it will engage with influential historical, political and social works to present a pattern of national development leading from the Puritans through the formation of the Republic and the divisions caused by the Civil War, to the reform movements at the end of the 19th Century. The course will address theories of democracy, of state power, and will critically investigate arguments concerning race, gender and identity as a whole.</P> <ul> <li>To encourage students to understand, appreciate and critically engage with American history in the period from 1607&nbsp;- 1877&nbsp;by means of the examination of key periods focusing on specific as well as general historical texts;</li> <br /> <li>Students will develop the primary reading, research and interdisciplinary skills needed for examining a selection of historical documents (eg. narrative chronology; critical analysis; biographical; public and constitutional);</li> <br /> <li>To develop students&#39; research skills and their ability to work independently (researching chosen topics for essay and examination assessment);</li> <br /> <li>To promote skills of written and verbal expression, of critical and analytical thinking, and of deploying evidence that will form a coherent and lucid argument appropriate to Level 1.</li> <br /> &nbsp;</ul> <P>At the end of the course unit the successful student will have demonstrated:<BR><ul><BR><li>A knowledge of American social and political history from 1620-1900, together with a basic comprehension of the cultural and literary influences that have shaped key stages of American development during that period;</li><BR><li>An awareness of the interdisciplinary approach to American Studies;</li><BR><li>An ability to explore the dominant themes of identity, expansion and renewal within the American experience, and the confidence to understand, compare and contrast the contested terrain that these themes have and continue to operate in;</li><BR><li>Skills in written expression and in critical and analytical thinking appropriate to Level One.</li><BR></ul></P> Analytical skills Students taking this unit will be able to analyse and evaluate arguments and texts. Above all, committed students will emerge from this course unit with an advanced capacity to think critically, i.e. knowledgeably, rigorously, confidently and independently. Group/team working Students taking this unit will be able to work courteously and constructively as part of a larger group. Innovation/creativity On this unit students are encouraged to respond imaginatively and independently to the questions and ideas raised by texts and other media. Leadership Students on this unit must take responsibility for their learning and are encouraged not only to participate in group discussions but to do so actively and even to lead those discussions. Project management Students taking this unit will be able to work towards deadlines and to manage their time effectively. Oral communication Students taking this unit will be able to show fluency, clarity and persuasiveness in spoken communication. Research Students on this unit will be required to digest, summarise and present large amounts of information. They are encouraged to enrich their responses and arguments with a wide range of further reading. Written communication Students on this unit will develop their ability to write in a way that is lucid, precise and compelling. 0 Other 60% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 40% <p>Exam (on campus)- 60%</p><p>Essay- 40%</p> Y Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 22 Seminars 11 0 165