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Lecturer(s)
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Čechová Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Weberová Dagmar, doc. PhDr. Ph.D., MBA.
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Course content
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- Introduction to the Course. - Geography. Regional Identities and Divisions. - Key Events from British History. - Colonialism. British Empire. - Political System and Foreign Policy. - Economy and Economics. - Identity and Class. Attitudes. - Minorities in the U.K. Immigration and Racism. - Art. - Religion. - Britain Today. - Revision and discussion.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Teamwork, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs, E-learning
- Term paper
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 36 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 42 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 32 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| Orientation in history, geography and politics of the U.K. as taught at (elementary) and secondary schools. Orientation in history, geography and politics terminology as taught at (elementary) and secondary schools. |
| Orientation in history, geography and politics of the U.K. as taught at (elementary) and secondary schools. Orientation in history, geography and politics terminology as taught at (elementary) and secondary schools. |
| learning outcomes |
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| The student has the general knowledge of the British people and culture with focus on national identity, cultural life, beliefs and values. The student is able to discuss concepts of modern British society based on their knowledge of British history and culture. |
| The student has the general knowledge of the British people and culture with focus on national identity, cultural life, beliefs and values. The student is able to discuss concepts of modern British society based on their knowledge of British history and culture. |
| teaching methods |
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| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Lecturing |
| Lecturing |
| E-learning |
| E-learning |
| Students working in pairs |
| Students working in pairs |
| Individual work of students |
| Individual work of students |
| Teamwork |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Teamwork |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| assessment methods |
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| Written examination |
| Analysis of the student's performance |
| Analysis of the student's performance |
| Preparation of a presentation |
| Preparation of a presentation |
| Written examination |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
| Grade (Using a grade system) |
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Recommended literature
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OAKLAND, J. British Civilization: An Introduction. New York: Routledge, 2006.
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O´DRISCOLL, J. Britain for Learners of English. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 0199579253.
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O´MORGAN, K. The Oxford History of Britain. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010. ISBN 0199579253.
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STORRY, M. British Cultural Identities. London: Routledge, 2012. ISBN 041568076X.
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