Culture of English-Speaking Countries: British Culture Field of study: English Studies: Culture-Media-Translation
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025

Module name: Culture of English-Speaking Countries: British Culture
Module code: W1-FCDELS1-K-WB-2
Programme code: W1-S1FC25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aims to introduce students to contemporary British culture, its unique characteristics and historical conditioning as well as its developmental directions. The discussed topics include national and regional identities, the formation of culture and cultural theories in various social and political contexts, and representations of Britishness in selected cultural texts. Particular emphasis is placed on the contemporary social, political, and cultural situation in the United Kingdom, as well as the evolving image of Britain in the present day.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
demonstrates an attitude of acceptance, tolerance, and respect towards representatives of other nations, ethnic, and social groups, understanding the historical, social, and cultural factors that have shaped the diversity of British society; shows openness to different worldviews, religious beliefs, and customs, and is able to recognize and appreciate the contributions of various communities to the development of British culture [K01]
 FC_K04 [2/5] FC_K05 [1/5]
identifies the conditions that influenced the formation of cultural processes in the United Kingdom and recognizes their consequences [U01]
 FC_U02 [1/5] FC_U05 [2/5]
analyzes and interprets cultural phenomena to demonstrate their significance and impact on the formation and perception of British identities [U02]
 FC_U02 [1/5] FC_U03 [1/5] FC_U05 [3/5]
analyzes, interprets, and compares texts of culture with the use of terminology appropriate to cultural studies [U03]
 FC_U05 [3/5] FC_U06 [1/5]
understands the historical development of British culture within various social and political contexts; demonstrates knowledge of the contemporary British political system and key British institutions [W01]
 FC_W04 [3/5] FC_W10 [3/5]
understands different definitions and meanings of the term "culture" and is aware of its complexity; has knowledge of the scope, specificity, and issues of British cultural studies [W02]
 FC_W01 [1/5] FC_W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Description [a03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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