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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
NAM.010

Introduction to North American Studies, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
NAM.010
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Katri Sieberg
Responsible 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

30.08.2023 12.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
10.01.2024 29.04.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)