A turbulent period of high hopes and bitter grievances, soaring aspirations and long-lasting conflicts, the "long first half" of the 19th century proved a formative as well as a challenging time for the still-young United States of America. Among the momentous changes it witnessed were shifting borders, rapid technological innovations and also, not least importantly, the emergence of a whole series of political and cultural reform movements that addressed issues ranging from slavery to women's rights, and from spiritual experiences to questions of how to live a good life. Politically, the tensions building up in this period culminated in the American Civil War; culturally, they seem to have functioned as a remarkable stimulus to literary creativity and self-expression.
This course will trace key aspects of the cultural and literary history of the United States during those years, offering an overview of important issues, tendencies, and debates of the time. Participants will be required to complete weekly reading and writing assignments. The course will be held as an online-learning course; more detailed information on its organization will be made available in due time.
Anmelderegeln
Diese Veranstaltung gehört zum Anmeldeset "ELW/ALW/NELK Aufbaumodul BA/LA: Cultural Studies".
Folgende Regeln gelten für die Anmeldung:
Die Anmeldung ist möglich von 02.10.2020, 10:00 bis 26.10.2020, 10:00.
Diese Regel gilt von 02.10.2020 10:00 bis 26.10.2020 10:00. Die Anmeldung zu maximal 1 Veranstaltungen des Anmeldesets ist erlaubt.
Es wird eine festgelegte Anzahl von Plätzen in den Veranstaltungen verteilt.
Die Plätze in den betreffenden Veranstaltungen wurden am 28.10.2020 um 10:00 verteilt. Weitere Plätze werden evtl. über Wartelisten zur Verfügung gestellt.
