Culture and Literature: module 3, Culture of English-speaking countries 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N1FA12.2017

Module name: Culture and Literature: module 3, Culture of English-speaking countries 1
Module code: 02-FA-TX-N1-KAOJ1-3
Programme code: 02-N1FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
Culture of English speaking countries intends 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 different contexts, as well as representations of Britishness in various texts of culture. Considerable emphasis is placed on the contemporary socio-cultural situation in the United Kingdom and on the evolving image of the UK during the last decade of the 20th and the first decade of the 21st century
Prerequisites:
Credit for the first year of study
Key reading:
(no information given)
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 adopts a positive attitude of acceptance, respect, and tolerance towards other peoples and members of different ethnic and social groups [TX-N1_KAOJ1_K1]
 FA1_U07 [3/5]
The student is able to use the terminology for the field of cultural studies in an appropriate context; he can indicate the conditions that had an impact on the development of cultural theory and what are their consequences [TX-N1_KAOJ1_U1]
 FA1_U05 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
The student can apply his knowledge of culture of the English-speaking countries to perform and analysis of both the historical and contemporary manifestations of culture [TX-N1_KAOJ1_U2]
 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 [TX-N1_KAOJ1_U3]
 FA1_U15 [2/5]
The student is able to perform a critical analysis, to give an interpretation, and compare texts of culture [TX-N1_KAOJ1_U4]
 FA1_U12 [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 [TX-N1_KAOJ1_W1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5] FA1_W04 [2/5] FA1_W08 [2/5] FA1_W13 [2/5]
The student has knowledge of culture formation in historical perspective, in different contexts [TX-N1_KAOJ1_W2]
 FA1_W07 [2/5]
The student knows a range of texts of culture representative of the culture of the English speaking countries [TX-N1_KAOJ1_W3]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W12 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
egzamin [TX-N1_KAOJ1_w_1]
An exam covering information relating to culture of English speaking countries
 TX-N1_KAOJ1_K1 TX-N1_KAOJ1_U1 TX-N1_KAOJ1_U2 TX-N1_KAOJ1_U3 TX-N1_KAOJ1_U4 TX-N1_KAOJ1_W1 TX-N1_KAOJ1_W2 TX-N1_KAOJ1_W3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [TX-N1_KAOJ1_fns_1]
Problem lecture with the use of audio and video materials.
 30
Self-study with designated additional materials (materials to be read included on the list of compulsory readings). Preparation for the written exam.
 30 egzamin [TX-N1_KAOJ1_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)