SP45SB: THE GOLDEN STATE: HISTORY, CULTURE AND POLITICS OF CALIFORNIA B (2014-2015)

This course engages in a broad-based analysis of the history, culture and politics of the state of California. It begins with the indigenous and Spanish colonial settlement of the region, followed by the period within the independent Mexican Republic, before California became one of the United States of America. More recent topics will include the fate of the Californios after Independence and mass immigration in the 20th century, especially from Mexico, as well as the status of the Spanish language in contemporary California. The course will include approaches from history, anthropology, cultural studies, and political science.

This course may NOT be included as part of a graduating curriculum with The Golden State: History, Culture and Politics of California A. This course will be available in 2014/15.

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

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1st attempt: Two 2,500-3,000 word essays (40% each) and in-course assessment (20%) (consisting of 10% student-led discussion and 10% individual oral presentation).

Resit: 2 essays, 2,500-3,000 words (50% each).

The first written assignment has a formative as well as a summative role.

The above assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and tutorial participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

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