Culture and Literature: Module 2 - Culture of English-Speaking Countries 1 (Culture of Great Britain) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Culture and Literature: Module 2 - Culture of English-Speaking Countries 1 (Culture of Great Britain)
Module code: W1-FA-JB-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: exam
ECTS credits: 3
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 [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K1]
 FA1_K07 [3/5]
The student has the ability to think critically and creatively and to perceive socio-cultural contexts. [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K2]
 FA1_K02 [3/5]
The student can indicate the conditions that have had an impact on the development of cultural processes and their consequences [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U1]
 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. [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_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 [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U3]
 FA1_U15 [2/5]
The student is able to perform a critical analysis, to give an interpretation, and compare texts of culture [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U4]
 FA1_U12 [2/5] FA1_U14 [2/5]
The student knows the definition and meaning of the term "culture", is aware of its complexity; knows the range, specificity and aspects of cultural studies. [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W1]
 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. [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W2]
 FA1_W06 [3/5] FA1_W07 [3/5]
The student knows a range of texts of culture representative of British culture [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W3]
 FA1_W02 [2/5] FA1_W12 [2/5]
The student has knowledge of the cultural and socio-historical contexts relevant to the United Kingdom [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W4]
 FA1_W06 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_w_1]
Test or tests verifying the students' knowledge of topics related to British culture
 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U3 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U4 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W3 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W4
Written or oral examination [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_w_2]
A written or oral exam covering information relating to British culture
 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U3 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U4 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W3 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W4
Presentation (optional) [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_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.
 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_K2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U3 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_U4 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W1 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W2 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W3 JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_W4
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 [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_fs_1]
Discussion about 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, simple research). Preparation for the test.
 30 Test or tests [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_w_1] Presentation (optional) [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_w_3]
lecture [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_fs_2]
Problem lecture with the use of audio and video materials.
 15
Self-study with designated additional materials (materials to be read included on the list of compulsory readings). Preparation for the exam.
 15 Written or oral examination [JB-S1-KAOJ1-2_w_2]
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