History and Culture of English Speaking Countries: Module 1 - Culture of English Speaking Countries 1 (Culture of Great Britain) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: History and Culture of English Speaking Countries: Module 1 - Culture of English Speaking Countries 1 (Culture of Great Britain)
Module code: W1-FA-SKX-S1-KAO1-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The subject "Culture of English Speaking Countries 1 (Culture of Great Britain)" aims to familiarise the students with the issues concerning contemporary British culture, its specificity and directions in development. The issues discussed comprise: national and regional identity, the shaping of culture and theories of culture in chosen social and political contexts, as well as representations of Britishness in chosen texts of culture. Special emphasis is placed on the contemporary social, political and cultural situation in the United Kingdom and on the evolving image of the country during the last decade of the 20th and the first two decades of the 21st century
Prerequisites:
None.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student shows the attitude of acceptance, tolerance and respect towards other nationalities, ethnic and social groups [SKX-S1-KAO1_K_1]
 FA1_K07 [3/5]
The student has the ability to think critically and creatively and to perceive socio-cultural contexts [SKX-S1-KAO1_K_2]
 FA1_K02 [2/5]
The student can indicate the conditions that have had an impact on the development of cultural processes and their consequences [SKX-S1-KAO1_U_1]
 FA1_U05 [2/5]
The student can apply his knowledge of social and political phenomena characteristic of the United Kingdom to analyse both the historical and contemporary manifestations of culture [SKX-S1-KAO1_U_2]
 FA1_U05 [2/5] FA1_U11 [2/5]
The student is able to analyse and interpret the examples of cultural phenomena in order to demonstrate their importance and impact on the processes of moulding and perceiving one’s identity [SKX-S1-KAO1_U_3]
 FA1_U15 [2/5]
The student is able to analyse, interpret and compare texts of culture with the use of terminology appropriate to cultural studies [SKX-S1-KAO1_U_4]
 FA1_U12 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
The student knows the definition and meaning of the term “culture,” he is aware of its complexity; he knows the range, specificity, and aspects of culture studies [SKX-S1-KAO1_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W04 [2/5] FA1_W08 [2/5] FA1_W13 [2/5]
The student has historical knowledge of how the culture of the United Kingdom developed in different social and political contexts [SKX-S1-KAO1_W_2]
 FA1_W06 [3/5] FA1_W07 [2/5]
The student knows a range of texts of culture representative of British culture [SKX-S1-KAO1_W_3]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W15 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [SKX-S1-KAO1_w_1]
Test or tests verifying the students' knowledge of topics related to British culture
 SKX-S1-KAO1_K_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_K_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_3 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_4 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_3
Control interview (optional) [SKX-S1-KAO1_w_2]
The assessment of student’s preparation for classes is carried out on a continuous basis throughout the duration of the module. The final grade can concern student’s knowledge of the text assigned for a given class and of his awareness of problems and issues already discussed during the course.
 SKX-S1-KAO1_K_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_K_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_3 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_4 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_3
Presentation (optional) [SKX-S1-KAO1_w_3]
A presentation verifying the students' knowledge of topics related to British culture and the application of this knowledge in the analysis of contemporary cultural phenomena
 SKX-S1-KAO1_K_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_K_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_3 SKX-S1-KAO1_U_4 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_1 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_2 SKX-S1-KAO1_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [SKX-S1-KAO1_fs_1]
Discussion concerning selected issues with the use of audio and visual materials. Individual and group presentations delivered by students, followed by in-class discussion.
 30
Reading introductory texts for classes. Individual or collective preparation of presentations (based on compulsory readings and self-conducted, easy research). Preparation for the test.
 20 Test or tests [SKX-S1-KAO1_w_1] Control interview (optional) [SKX-S1-KAO1_w_2] Presentation (optional) [SKX-S1-KAO1_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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