UCJCA061 British Studies

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2014
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 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 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
The aim of the course is to provide the students with orientation in fundamental matters concerning contemporary Britain. The focus will be on the subject competency, ability to discuss specialized topics linked to British life and institutions, development of critical thinking and motivation of the students for further self-education in the given field. Special attention will be paid to confrontation of British and Czech life and institutions.
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
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Practical mastery of the subject will be tested by a written exam based on the twelve themes covered by lectures and seminars.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 1994, Summer 1995, Summer 1996, Summer 1997, Summer 1998, Summer 1999, Summer 2000, Summer 2001, Summer 2002, Summer 2003, Summer 2004, Summer 2005, Summer 2006, Summer 2007, Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018.
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