The United States in the World (L2064S)
The United States in the World
Module L2064S
Module details for 2019/20.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Develop a systematic and critical understanding of how US cultural/discursive processes produce participation in the construction of US identity in the world.
Develop a detailed conceptual understanding of the complex cultural/discursive relationships produced out of various types of US domestic, foreign and geopolitical policies.
Effectively synthesise and communicate a theoretical and empirically grounded argument on how these cultural/discursive processes work.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 33.33% |
| Essay | T2 Week 7 | 66.67% |
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Earl Gammon
Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/138664
Prof Cynthia Weber
Convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/69852
Mx Emilia Moscardini-Powers
Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/214700
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