| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- will obtain knowledge about American society and culture.
- will become familiar with the society and culture specific elements for translation-oriented purposes.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | This course is designed to introduce students to American life and values and their reflections in social, cultural, and political institutions. Topics will include identity, family life, traditions, educational systems, politics, religion, and business practices. As such, today's multicultural American society is to be analysed through exemplary texts. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
General Introduction |
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2nd Week |
History |
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3rd Week |
Land and People |
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4th Week |
Government |
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5th Week |
The Political System |
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6th Week |
Society |
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7th Week |
Religion and Social Policy |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Education |
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10th Week |
Culture |
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11th Week |
The Economy |
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12th Week |
Foreign Policy |
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13th Week |
Cuisine and Food |
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14th Week |
Prospects for the Twenty-First Century |
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15th Week |
Final Exam |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Datesman, Maryanne, JoAnn Crandall and Edward N. Kearney. The American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture. 4th ed. London: Pearson, 2014.
Campbell, Neil, and Alasdair Kean. American Cultural Studies: An Introduction to American Culture. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge, 2012.
Maasik, Sonia and Jack Solomon. Signs of Life in the USA: Readings on Popular Culture for Writers. 8th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2015.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
12 |
2 |
24 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
8 |
5 |
40 |
| Total Work Load | 124 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.13 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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