Syllabus for American History II

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

• show, in English, a good knowledge of selected themes in American history
• analyse in English the factors and events that have influenced American history within these themes
• analyse in written English a history text about the history of the United States.

Content

The course discusses selected important themes and problems in American history from both historiographical and analytical perspectives. The choice of themes can vary from term to term.

Instruction

Group instruction, self-study. Teaching, class discussions, and examination are in English

Assessment

Examination is both oral and in writing. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right, upon request, to have another examiner appointed.

Transitional provisions

For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.

Other directives

If the syllabus or course reading for a component has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on three occasions during the following three semesters. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.

The course may not be included in a degree if equivalent parts have been read within another course included in the degree.