AMERICAN STUDIES
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Prerequisite
Program Level
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Business English Program
Applicable for Business English Program
Semester in Business English Program
Overview
This course aims at equipping third-year students who major in Translation and Interpretation with background knowledge of American literature and culture. In terms of cultural aspects, the students will look at the overview of factors such as geography, history and politics that have had impacts the foundation of American culture. The analysis of these factors will help the students understand more deeply and be able to explain cultural phenomena in the countries which have been significantly influenced by American culture. Regarding American literature, the students will be provided with the introduction to acclaimed literary works and authors within the context of the work. Based on their knowledge of culture and literature, the students will practice translating extracts from the literary works in order to have a better understanding of literary language and be able to translate literary works.
Objectives
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Goals |
Goal Description |
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G1 |
Gain knowledge of American culture and literature, and background knowledge of literary translation |
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G2 |
Be able to collect, filter, analyse and evaluate American culture and literature; be able to apply basic techniques in literary translation |
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G3 |
Gain soft skills such as team working, communication, presentation |
Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Description |
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G1 |
Describe geographic features, history and politics of the US Present important features of US historical events and literary works Present basic techniques in literary translation |
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G2 |
Analyse impacts of geography, history and politics on American culture Apply knowledge of American culture and literature into translating extracts from literary works Be able to search, analyse and select materials related to culture to improve knowledge in translation |
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G3 |
Work in groups effectively Improve soft skills such as debate, discussion and public speaking about cultural issues. |
Materials
Textbook:
1. Datesman, M. K., Crandall, J., Kearny, E. N. (2014). American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture (4th Edition). The United States: Pearson Education, Inc.
2. Gritzner. F. C. (2008). The United States of America (Modern World Nations Series). The United States:South Dakota State University
Assessment
| Assignment | Percentage |
| Homework | 10% |
| Quizzes | 40% |
| Final test | 50% |
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