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NORAM1506 - American Civilization: An Introduction

Facts about this course: Credits: 10 Level: Foundation course at bachelor's level Teaching semester: Every autumn semester Examination semester: Every autumn semester Language of instruction: English Administrated by: Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages

Detailed course information - Current and previous semesters: Autumn 2012 Autumn 2011 Autumn 2010 Autumn 2009 Autumn 2008 Autumn 2007

Course content

The course gives a broad introduction to American culture and society. Particular emphasis will be placed on the historical development of the political system, governmental and social structures, geography of the land and people, demographic, economic and social conditions, and national traditions.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course you will have:

• learned to understand American institutions and how they developed, as well as how and why they are different from Norwegian and European institutions;
• gained insight into American culture and society;
• improved your English language skills;
• developed your essay writing skills.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

Good oral and written English skills.

Overlap

10 credits against ENG1506 - American civilization, introduction. 10 credits against NORAM1520 - Introduction to American Studies.

Teaching

One hour lecture for 14 weeks and two hour seminars per week for seven weeks, 28 hours in all.

Attendance is obligatory (80%).

During the semester the students have to hand in one essay (about 5 pages, 11.500 characters) at a set date. The essay must be approved before the student is allowed to take the exam.

Teaching takes place throughout the semester.

Exam information

The final grade is set based on a 4-hour written exam.

You can find previous exams here:
http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/NORAM1506/Eksamensoppgaver/Eksamensoppgaver.xml

Exam resources

Students are allowed to use an English-English dictionary during the exam.

Language of examination

English

Assessment and grading

The grade is posted in Studenweb within 3 weeks of the exam.

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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