UIIABP0050 British Studies

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marie Crhová, Ph.D., MA (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Nogolová, PhD.
Institute of Computer Science – 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 participants with an orientation in basic issues related to current British studies. Emphasis will be placed on the development of competencies in the field, the ability to discuss professional topics related to British studies, the development of critical thinking and motivation of participants to further self-education in the issue. Special emphasis will also be placed on the confrontation of British and Czech history, politics, and culture.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to discuss various topics in the field of British studies.
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
    required literature
  • KEARNY, Edward, N., Joann CRANDALL and Maryanne DATESMAN. American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture. Pearson Education (US), 2014, 336 pp. ISBN 0-13-304702-4. info
  • SMITH, jo. Exploring British Culture with Audio CD. Cambridge University Press, 2012, 128 pp. ISBN 0-521-18642-0. info
  • DRISCOLL, O and JAMES. Britain for learners of English: The Country and its People. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0-19-430644-7. info
  • Oxford guide to British and American culture: for learners of English. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0-19-431129-8. info
    recommended literature
  • : www.fco.gov.uk, www.bbc.co.uk a jiné (aktuálně)
  • Současná britská média
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
Written test
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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