| Course Code |
Course Title |
Weekly Hours* |
ECTS |
Weekly Class Schedule |
| T |
P |
| ELIT209 |
British Culture |
2 |
1 |
6 |
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| Prerequisite |
None |
It is a prerequisite to |
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| Lecturer |
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Office Hours / Room / Phone |
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| E-mail |
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| Assistant |
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Assistant E-mail |
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| Course Objectives |
The course establishes a cultural context for the understanding of English language and literature. Students will learn about and discuss various aspects of British culture. They will analyze the social, cultural, economic and historical phenomena that contributed to the formation of British identity. They will have an opportunity to discuss these characteristics of British culture individually and in small groups during in-class activities. Based on their shared knowledge and on their individual research, students will write their response in form of essays. The course will improve the students' overall oral, writing and collaborative skills. It will also contribute to the development of intercultural sensitivity and awareness, using the English language as the medium of interaction. |
| Textbook |
British Civilization: An Introduction, 5th edition by John Oakland (Routledge London and New York, 2002); |
| Additional Literature |
- a selection of other materials in form of articles, audio and video materials
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| Learning Outcomes |
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: |
- Identify values, behaviour, national traditions, customs and other features characteristic for British culture
- Demonstrate knowledge of of basic terms and concepts in relation to the British political, economic, legal and educational systems
- Use appropriate terminology and concepts to discuss cultural values, behaviour, traditions and other aspects of British culture as an individual or as part of a team
- Write an essay to demonstrate cultural knowledge and skills
- Employ acquired knowledge and skills to compare the British with other world cultures, in particular the culture of the student's background and communicate what has been learned
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| Teaching Methods |
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| Teaching Method Delivery |
Online |
Teaching Method Delivery Notes |
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| WEEK |
TOPIC |
REFERENCE |
| Week 1 |
introduction to the course |
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| Week 2 |
The country / geographical features, climate, transportation |
Text book, Chapter 1 + additional materials |
| Week 3 |
The people / national, regional and local identities |
Text book, Chapter 2 + additional materials |
| Week 4 |
Politics and government |
Text book, Chapter 3 + additional materials |
| Week 5 |
International relations |
Text book, Chapter 4 + additional materials |
| Week 6 |
Assessment Quiz #1; The legal system; |
Text book, Chapter 5 + additional materials |
| Week 7 |
MID-TERM EXAM |
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| Week 8 |
The economy (social class, the workforce and employment; financial, industrial and commercial institutions); |
Text book, Chapter 6 + additional materials |
| Week 9 |
Social services (social security, health services, housing) |
Text book, Chapter 7 + additional materials |
| Week 10 |
Education (state/private schools; higher education; adult and lifelong education) |
Text book, Chapter 8 + additional materials |
| Week 11 |
The media + freedom of expression |
Text book, Chapter 9 + additional materials |
| Week 12 |
Assessment: Quiz #2; Religion |
Text book, Chapter 10 + additional materials |
| Week 13 |
Leisure, sports and the arts activities |
Selected articles, audio and video materials |
| Week 14 |
Traditions and celebrations; superstitions |
Selected articles, audio and video materials |
| Week 15 |
Traditions and celebrations; superstitions |
Selected articles, audio and video materials |
