Academic Catalog

HIST547 READINGS IN AMERICAN CULTURE

Course Code: 2400547
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: History
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. BAHAR GÜRSEL
Offered Semester: Once in several years.

Course Content

The focus of the course is on current American issues within a cultural context. The course will emphasize individual writing assignments, collaborative projects, oral presentations and experiential learning about American society and culture. Students will learn to think critically and analytically, gaining awareness of the myriad of American myths and the enduring realities of American society.