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Master's of American Culture and Literature with Thesis

ACL506

AMERICAN POLITICS AND ART

Course Code
ACL506
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and critical view about the interaction between politics and art within the context of general history and, in particular, American history.
  2. Analyze and discuss critically, through various examples, the use of art in America in the past and present for political, ideological, social, and cultural aims.
  3. Acquire the experience and skills needed for research, dissertation writing, discussion, and argumentation on the interaction between politics and art in American political, social, and cultural history.
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course offers an overview of the broad interaction between politics and art. Particularly within American history, the representation of political ideas and developments in art is examined and discussed through examples from different eras. Initially, the course analyzes the use of art for political and ideological aims in broad historical terms, using a critical approach and examples from various periods. Following this introduction, the course delves into a detailed study of the use of art for political and ideological propaganda, glorification of political power, social enlightenment, cultural awakening, expression of American values, and the romanticization of American history and geography, all within the context of American history from its beginnings to the present.
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Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
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