Basic Studies (25 pts)

North American Studies

682508P Survey of North America (Compulsory course)

Scope: 3 pts
Timing: 1st year or 2nd year, autumn semester.
Objective: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to explain how and why North Americans and Finns see their countries and the world differently.
Content: Selected topics concerning the United States and Canadian society, which are examined in a historical perspective.
Working methods: Lectures.
Target group: Introductory-level students of English Philology and students in the Programme: ‘Area Studies and the Anglophone World’.
Prerequisites: None.
Study materials: Mauk, D. & J. Oakland. American Civilization: An Introduction, 3rd or 4th ed. London: Routledge; Henriksson, M. Kanada – vaahteranlehden maa. Helsinki: Gaudeamus, and internet readings.  The availability of coursebooks can be checked in WebOodi.
Assessment methods: Examination.
Grading: 0–5
Person responsible: Steven Coats (Researcher).
Language of instruction: English.

Elective courses

682532P Topics in Language
Scope: 2-12 pts
The menu presented every year is varied according to the availability of courses taught within the Faculty of Humanities and the specializations of visiting lecturers.
Previous courses have included: Introduction to English Linguistics, and the Politics of Hate Speech.

682533P Topics in Culture
Scope: 2-12 pts
The menu presented every year is varied according to the availability of courses taught within the Faculty of Humanities and the specializations of visiting lecturers.
Previous courses have included: First Nations of North America; the History of the United States; Hollywood Movie – Aesthetics, Production and Consumption;

682534P Topics in Literature
Scope: 2-12 pts
Previous courses have included: Introduction to Canadian Literature in English; American Renaissance in Literature; Southern Literature; Beat Literature.