Estudios Norteamericanos (Conjunto con UAH)
Máster. Curso 2022/2023.
LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS EXPORTADOS: LA HISTORIA SOCIAL DE LA AMERICANIZACIÓN EN EL MUNDO - 608558
Curso Académico 2022-23
Datos Generales
- Plan de estudios: 065A - MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN ESTUDIOS NORTEAMERICANOS (2016-17)
- Carácter: OBLIGATORIA
- ECTS: 5.0
SINOPSIS
COMPETENCIAS
Generales
2. Familiarization with relevant debates and concepts in the field of international relations (Americanization, modernization, globalization, imperialism, development, cultural transmission).
3. Handling of reference bibliography and other written sources (magazines, journal articles, publications, archival documentation), audiovisual (documentaries, films) and on the web (web pages).
4. Ability to collect, analyze and present specialized information.
5. Promotion of participatory and reflective learning, in order to generate a critical and informed vision of international phenomena.
Específicas
2. To determine the most important phases of the global expansion of the United States and its main agents in each one of them.
3. To understand the internal factors (production strategies and business organization, advertising and marketing; mass consumption; close relationship between companies-universities-governments; popular culture, etc.) and external factors (opening of markets, competitiveness, international conflicts, formation and attraction of human capital, fascination of cultural and entertainment productions, etc.) that propelled the American influence.
4. To examine this process of Americanization through a case study (Spain), in order to analyze its main characteristics, most outstanding actors, mechanisms of diffusion and reception.
5. To learn how to search for information, to select and treat documentary sources, and to structure a research project related to the subject of the course.
6. To become familiar with the handling and analysis of diverse historical materials: political and economic, cultural and scientific texts; archival documentation; specialized press and magazines; documentaries and films; etc.
7. Develop the ability to write specialized reports or academic papers, as well as to present in public the methodology and results of personal or group work.
8. To favor autonomous learning, to develop scientific criticism and self-criticism, analysis and synthesis, teamwork and personal initiative.
ACTIVIDADES DOCENTES
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Presenciales
No presenciales
Semestre
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Requisitos
Objetivos
1. Knowledge of the concepts associated with Americanization and of the different elements that were incorporated into this process.
2. To determine the most important phases of the global expansion of the United States and its main agents in each one of them.
3. To understand the internal factors (production strategies and business organization, advertising and marketing; mass consumption; close relationship between companies-universities-governments; popular culture, etc.) and external factors (opening of markets, competitiveness, international conflicts, formation and attraction of human capital, fascination of cultural and entertainment productions, etc.) that propelled the American influence.
4. To examine this process of Americanization through a case study (Spain), in order to analyze its main characteristics, most outstanding actors, mechanisms of diffusion and reception.
5. To learn how to search for information, to select and treat documentary sources, and to structure a research project related to the subject of the course.
6. To become familiar with the handling and analysis of diverse historical materials: political and economic, cultural and scientific texts; archival documentation; specialized press and magazines; documentaries and films; etc.
7. Develop the ability to write specialized reports or academic papers, as well as to present in public the methodology and results of a personal or group work.
8. To favor autonomous learning, to develop scientific criticism and self-criticism, analysis and synthesis, teamwork and personal initiative.
Contenido
Evaluación
- Continuous Evaluation. Includes practices (individual and collective). Valuation: 60% of the final grade. Together with the elaboration and presentation of an individual or team work. Valuation: 40% of the final grade.
- Final evaluation. If the student does not participate in the continuous evaluation, he/she will have the option to take a final exam (2 hours) on one of the subjects of the course.
Calculation of the grade in the case of continuous evaluation:
.- 30 %: Attendance and active participation of the student both in the presentation and critical commentary of the readings indicated for each session.
.- 30 %: Intervention in the debates and activities foreseen throughout the course (30%).
.- 40 Final evaluation: oral and written presentation of an individual or team work (40%). It will be presented and discussed in the last sessions of the course on one of the contents of the course previously agreed with the teacher (around 3000 words maximum).
Calculation of the grade in the case of only final evaluation: score obtained the exam.
Evaluation criteria:
-Active participation in classroom discussions.
-Ability of observation and analysis.
-Knowledge and correct use of the terminology and the fundamental processes contained in the syllabus and worked throughout the course.
-Capacidad de plantear y desarrollar una argumentación de manera clara, ordenada, coherente y precisa. En el caso de caso de los trabajos escritos, se seguirán las convenciones de la escritura de ensayos académicos
Bibliografía
KERNELL, S. (2016), The Logic of American Politics, Thousand Oaks, CA, CQ Press.
NIÑO, A. (2012), La americanización de España, Madrid, Los Libros de la Catarata.
MAUK, D. (2014), American Civilization: An Introduction, New York, Routledge.
POWELL, C. (2011), El amigo americano. España y Estados Unidos de la dictadura a la democracia, Madrid, Galaxia Gutenberg.
SPANIER, J. (2016), American Foreign Policy since WWII, Washington DC, CQ Press.
Otra información relevante
During the first week of class, the syllabus will be handed out in the classroom and will also be available on the virtual campus of the course.
Estructura
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Grupo | Periodos | Horarios | Aula | Profesor |
Grupo T | 30/01/2023 - 12/05/2023 | JUEVES 18:00 - 21:00 | - | LAURA DE LA PARRA FERNANDEZ |