FPF:UCJABRL1 British Studies - Course Information

UCJABRL1 British Studies

Extent and Intensity

0/9/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D., MA (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D., MA
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

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. 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. Současná britská média Internet: www.fco.gov.uk, www.bbc.co.uk and other

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.

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