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AMST40590

Academic Year 2024/2025

Trump's America (AMST40590)

Subject:
American Studies
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Centre For American Studies
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Liam Kennedy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module examines the political and cultural significance of Donald Trump’s election as president of the United States, and considers the first 3 years of his administration. It will explore a range of issues surrounding the election and the early administration of President Trump. Each student will have an opportunity to present a commentary on a selected topic.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Students will learn about key ideas and arguments attending the election and early administration of President Trump. The course will develop students abilities to analyse contemporary American politics, culture and media in a critically informed way. Discussions and essay preparation will aid students in developing further skills in researching, oral communication of ideas, textual/visual analysis and critical interpretation

Indicative Module Content:

Key topics include:
immigration and borders;
race and the cities;
fake news and politics in the new media age;
Brexit and transatlantic relations;
white nationalism and identity politics;
narratives of decline.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Autonomous Student Learning

176
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
seminar discussion based on assigned readings

each student will do a formal presentation

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): 4,000 word essay Week 14 Graded Yes
75
 Yes
Practical Skills Assessment: 20 minute presentation Week 8 Graded No
25
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

feedback provided both pre- and post-assessment

Name Role
Mr James Doran Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 12:00 - 12:50
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