American Stereotypes

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Projects presented here explore common stereotypes about America in order to find out whether and to what extent they are true, often comparing the US to another country such as Germany. These projects were completed in winter term 2020/21 in the seminar Lang 901 Advanced North American Cultural Studies at Trier University. 

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Political Communication in the USA and Germany (Podcast)

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Is the Prejudice that Americans are Unconcerned about Climate Change and Global Warming Justified?

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Overweight and Obese Americans - a Comparison with Germany

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Foreign Language Learning in the US

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The Influence of American Views and Beliefs on Teenage Pregnancy Rates in the United States

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To What Extent are So-Called ‘Civil War- Re-enactments’ a Popular Aspect of Contemporary American Culture and May Portrait an American Stereotype? 

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Religion in the USA

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Gun Culture in the United States

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American Patriotism in Sports and a Comparison to Germany

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Education in the USA: Are All Americans Stupid?

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