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

Module name: History and Culture of English Speaking Countries: Module 1 - History of English Speaking Countries 1 (History of Great Britain)
Module code: W1-FA-NX-S1-HAO1-1
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The aim of the course is to discuss major processes responsible for the formation of the British nation. A special emphasis is put on the history of the British monarchy and the formation of constitutional monarchy from the perspective of conflicts between monarchy and Parliament. The course includes discussion of such aspects of British history as the evolution of British national identity and Great Britain and her position in the world in the contexts of international relations. Students are expected to develop skills necessary for critical rereadings of historical accounts. Students learn how to see history and its role in interdisciplinary contexts and with relation with other disciplines.
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]
represents the attitude of tolerance and respect towards other cultural identities. [NX-S1_HAOJ1 _K1]
 FA1_K07 [2/5]
can use basic English terminology in the area of history and political science. [NX-S1_HAOJ1 _U1]
 FA1_U02 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
can use English to make accurate and consistent statements, both orally and in writing, to discuss issues concerning the history of Great Britain. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_U2]
 FA1_U14 [2/5]
can use basic knowledge of the history of Great Britain to analyse and interpret literary and cultural issues. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_U3]
 FA1_U04 [2/5] FA1_U05 [3/5]
identifies historical conditions of processes occurring in contemporary culture. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_U4]
 FA1_U04 [2/5]
can relate his/her knowledge of the history of Great Britain to historical and contemporary cultural processes, artistic trends, and aspects of British society. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_U5]
 FA1_U02 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
has basic, survey knowledge of the history of Great Britain and can identify connections between the history of Great Britain and the history of Europe and world history. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_W1]
 FA1_W04 [2/5] FA1_W06 [2/5]
knows basic historical terminology in English. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_W2]
 FA1_W03 [2/5]
has basic knowledge of different types of social structures and understands the historical process of their evolution. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_W3]
 FA1_W03 [2/5]
has knowledge of the building of British statehood in the context of relations between England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. [NX-S1_HAOJ1_W4]
 FA1_W04 [2/5]
has ordered knowledge of the historical processes leading to the shaping of the main institutions of the British state and its constitution (monarchy, Parliament). [NX-S1_HAOJ1_W5]
 FA1_W05 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Examination [NX-S1_HAOJ1_w_1]
Examination of students' knowledge of the history of Great Britain.
 NX-S1_HAOJ1 _K1 NX-S1_HAOJ1 _U1 NX-S1_HAOJ1_U2 NX-S1_HAOJ1_U3 NX-S1_HAOJ1_U4 NX-S1_HAOJ1_U5 NX-S1_HAOJ1_W1 NX-S1_HAOJ1_W2 NX-S1_HAOJ1_W3 NX-S1_HAOJ1_W4 NX-S1_HAOJ1_W5
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 [NX-S1_HAOJ1_fs_1]
An issue-oriented lecture conducted with the help of audio-video materials.
 15
Students' own analysis of additional material (reading of texts from the assigned reading list). Preparation for the examination.
 15 Examination [NX-S1_HAOJ1_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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