Module : LEAA2 FI
Title of the course: AmericanCivilization
Name of the lecturer: Mr Moussa Khaireh
Semester : 3
Coefficient : 2
Basic requirements: Basic knowledge in World history
Time: (24H): Tutorials 24 Seminars 0 Practical work 0
Course Aims :
- Introducing the United States through its history before 1775, the American Revolution and the Birth of the new Nation with
the structure of its government and the first political parties.
- This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the major political, economic, social, and cultural
developments in the United States from the initial contact of Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans through the end of
formation of American Institutions. The principal interests will be the contact among peoples of three different continents, the
creation of an "American" people, and the changing definitions of freedom and equality.
Course Learning outcomes Unit Learning Outcomes Topic
Contextualizing the study of - To outline the Americas physical geography, the first Week 1
American civilization people dwelled in America and the historical evolution Introduction
of structural features in the society. An over view of America and
historical background of Creation
of USA.
Week 2
North America Before 1775
- To explain the North Americabefore 1775 The first Americans;
Understanding The history of - To identify the first people settled in Americawith Over the land bridge,
United States of America. their variants of languages and cultures. Nations and Tribes,
Some Native American Tribes
(1650
Week3
Explaining the European -To identify the European explorers and the causes and European Explorers find a New
explorers and the exploration consequences of that discovering of America. World
routes of America. Exploration routes
Week 4
Explaining the British -To discuss the causes and consequences of British The Colonization of the Americas.
colonisation of the America colonization of America. Early British Colonies,
-To analyze life in the British colonies. Life in the British Colonies,
Early African Americans.
Explaining the main reasons - To explain the nature the American Revolution Week 5
and the outcomes of the (1775-1783) The American Revolution (1775-
American Revolution. -To elaborate the causes and consequences of 1783)
American Revolution. Causes,
Results,
The Second Continental Congress.
understanding why they wrote - To highlight the main points of the Declaration of Weeks 6 /7
the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence;
Independence -To figure out the prominent leaders of the The Main Points,
Independence. Some People in the revolution,
-To spotlight the main events that took place Chronology of the American
chronologically during the American revolution. Revolution.
Week 8
Explaining the Birth of a New - To discuss the significance of the Birth of a New The Birth of a New Nation (1783-
Nations (1783-1800) and Nation i.e. United States of America. 1800)
writing the Articles of - To analyze the strength and the weakness of the The Articles of Confederation;
Confederation of United States Articles of Confederation and the giving Power of the Power of the National
of America. Nation. Government under the
Confederation,
Weaknesses of the Articles of
Confederation,
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- To outline and discuss the Constitution of the United Week 9
Understanding the Constitution State; The Constitution of the United
of the United States, the - To explain the Constitutional Convention and the Bill State;
Constitutional Convention and of Rights The Constitutional Convention,
the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights,
Understanding political history - To identify and explain the nature and function Week 10-11
in America. political framework in USA and the component of Formation of a New Government;
United States ofAmerica government. First Acts of the New
- To explain the background of the beginning of the Government,
Political Parties in USA. The Beginning of Political Parties,
Some People in a New Nation.
Understanding the causes and - To explain how the black people suffering the slaves The abolition slaves trade in
consequences of the abolitiontrade in USA. United States of America.
slaves trade in America - To analyse the impact of American freedom on the
American slavery as well as the role of Thomas
Jefferson to curb slaverys growth and to put an end in
America.
EVALUATION
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT FINAL ASSESSMENT
Number Duration Type(Speaking / Writing) Number Duration Type(Speaking / Writing)
1 2H Writing 1 2H Writing
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