Описание:The course is an introduction to the United States of America and its people. It provides an integrative view of American society, history, economics, media and culture. With a Russian student in mind, it challenges established ideas of what America is, indicates current trends and attempts to place in context the often fragmented information about the U.S. found in many textbooks and conveyed through the media. Discussions and student presentations will complement lectures and will stimulate comparative, intercultural perspectives.