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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
NAM.010
Introduction to North American Studies, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)
Course code
NAM.010Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Basic studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Katri SiebergResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
History Studies 100 %
This independent written work course is an introduction to the multidisciplinary study of social institutions. Students will consult with the Professor in North American Studies regarding a topic of their written work. The students will write an essay of roughly 20 pages, based on recent literature (using at least five journal articles and/or books as sources) to reflect on the topic.
Please contact the Professor in North American Studies for more information, literature lists and essay instructions.
Learning outcomes
Completion option 1
Independent study
30.08.2021 – 12.12.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
10.01.2022 – 29.04.2022
Active in period 3 (1.1.2022–6.3.2022)
Active in period 4 (7.3.2022–15.5.2022)