UCJABRL1 British Studies

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/9/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D., MA (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course provides the overview of the basic issues concerning the modern British studies. It aims at the development of the knowledge of the specific topics, ability to discuss them in context and use of critical thinking. It also compares the British life and institutions to the Czech ones.
Syllabus
  • 1. Britain - the country and its people
    2. The dominance of England
    3. Climate, land and settlement
    4. Regional geography
    5. Attitudes
    6. Formality and informality
    7. Political life
    8. The monarchy
    9. Parliament
    10. The House of Lords
    11. Law and justice
    12. Court procedure
    Literature:
    O'Driscoll, J.: Britain - The country and its people. Oxford University Press. 2000.
    Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. Oxford University Press 1999.
    British massmedia
    Internet: www.fco.gov.uk, www.bbc.co.uk
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Ability to cover the suggested topics and passing the final written test.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021.
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