British history and culture for language teachers II 4100-IMKIHWBDNJ
The course is devoted to the culture and history of England (Great Britain). Individual topics can be discussed fragmentarily in several classes. (Note: some topics are developed by students - self study).
Detailed course schedule:
1. Geography of the British Isles (geographical and cultural regions).
2. Basic knowledge of British society: the system political, state institutions, the role of the monarch.
3. The most important and landmark historical events: the Anglo-Saxon period; Christianization; England under Norman rule; Plantagenets; twilight of feudalism; the beginnings of the English Parliament, the Hundred Years' War, the wars of the White and Red Rose (1455-1485); Tudor monarchy: Henry VIII schism, reign of Elizabeth I; reformation and development of culture; reign of the Stuarts; Civil War; Stuart Restoration; beginnings of the Empire; scientific and industrial revolution, British Empire during the times of Queen Victoria and Edward VII; electoral reforms, Ireland's struggle for independence; World Wars I and II; gradual decline of the Empire; decolonization and devolution; Brexit.
4. The education system in the UK.
5. High culture (music, painting and architecture) and popular culture.
6. Customs and traditions, holidays and legends of the British Isles.
7. Culture of everyday life.
8. Sport in the British Isles.
9. Multiculturalism and multi-ethnicity.
10. How to teach knowledge of the culture and history of England / Great Britain as part of the cultural component in EFL.
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Term 2023Z:
The course is devoted to the culture and history of England (Great Britain). Individual topics can be discussed fragmentarily in several classes. (Note: some topics are developed by students - self study). |
Term 2024Z:
The course is devoted to the culture and history of England (Great Britain). Individual topics can be discussed fragmentarily in several classes. (Note: some topics are developed by students - self study). |
Type of course
foreign languages
obligatory courses
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
K_W01 to an in-depth degree chosen facts, theories, institutions, processes, and phenomena related to the field of studies teaching foreign languages: culture and religion studies, and history, which have practical application in teaching foreign languages at the third educational stage and in adult and higher education
K_W02 essential terminology relating to: history, culture and religion studies, relevant to the teaching of foreign languages
Skills: the graduate is able to
K-U01 search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, including advanced information and communication techniques, in Polish and English
Social competences: the graduate is prepared to
K_K01 pursue lifelong learning
K_K02 critically reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training, consult experts in case of difficulties
Assessment criteria
Assessment is based on knowledge, the ability to associate facts, events and ideas in the area of culture and history of Great Britain, independent thinking, and the ability to transfer acquired knowledge and skills in English in oral and written form.
Completion of the course:
30% - active participation in classes;
30% - presentation of individual or group project results
40% - individual interview about problems discussed in class and the publication on the culture and history of England / British Isles.
Grading scale: 95-100 points - excellent (5+); 85-94 points - very good; 75-84 points - good plus; 65-74 points; good; 55-64 points - satisfactory plus; 54% - 50% - satisfactory; below 50% - unsatisfactory.
* Only one absence without a doctor's certificate is allowed.
Bibliography
Diniejko, A. English-Speaking Countries: The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (Warszawa: WSiP, 1999; updated e-book, 2024); Kenneth O. Morgan, ed., The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain (OUP, 1994, and more recent editions); John Oakland, British Civilization. An Introduction (Routledge: London and New York, 2011); sdditional readin g: W. Lipoński, Dzieje kultury brytyjskiej, Warszawa 2005; PowerPoint Presentations.
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Term 2023Z:
Diniejko, A. English-Speaking Countries: The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (Warszawa: WSiP, 1999; updated e-book, 2020); Kenneth O. Morgan, ed., The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain (OUP, 1994 i nowsze wydania); John Oakland, British Civilization. An Introduction (Routledge: London and New York, 2011); lektura uzupełniająca: W. Lipoński, Dzieje kultury brytyjskiej, Warszawa 2005; PowerPoint Presentations. |
Term 2024Z:
Diniejko, A. English-Speaking Countries: The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (Warszawa: WSiP, 1999; updated e-book, 2024); Kenneth O. Morgan, ed., The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain (OUP, 1994 i nowsze wydania); John Oakland, British Civilization. An Introduction (Routledge: London and New York, 2011); lektura uzupełniająca: W. Lipoński, Dzieje kultury brytyjskiej, Warszawa 2005; PowerPoint Presentations. |
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