British Country & Civilization Study with Nguyen Thi Thanh Thanh, M.A.
This course introduces students to various aspects of British and American life, covering geography, history, institutions, and people's lifestyle. With a focus on enhancing cultural awareness, communication, and language skills, the syllabus includes topics such as the United Kingdom, important events in British history, government, education, and holidays. Tasks involve reading passages, discussion questions, online assignments, and a final test. Explore the rich heritage and modern life of the UK in this engaging course.
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BRITISH COUNTRY & CIVILIZATION STUDY NGUYEN THI THANH THANH, M.A. LECTURER OF UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES, THE UNIVERSITY OF DANANG
COURSE SYLLABUS BCSB1 COURSE SYLLABUS BCSB1 WEEK TITLE 1 UNIT 1: THE UNITED KINGDOM 2 UNIT 2: PEOPLE AND LANGUAGE UNIT 3: SOME IMPORTANT EVENTS IN BRITISH HISTORY Assignment 1 3 -4 5 UNIT 4: GOVERNMENT 6 UNIT 5: EDUCATION UNIT 6: HOLIDAY Assignment 2 7-8
COURSE INTRODUCTION COURSE INTRODUCTION Country & Civilization Study introduces students to many aspects of British and American life. Twelve units cover various topics of the British and American geography, history, institutions and people s lifestyle. The aims of the units can be summarized as follows: - to help students better understand Britain and America. - to develop the students cultural awareness of Britain and the United States, and broaden their outlook on the world as well. - to enhance the students language skills and to promote their communication in the English language.
COURSE INTRODUCTION COURSE INTRODUCTION Tasks related to reading passages Reading passages Discussion Questions Evaluation: 20% online assignments 80% Final Test at local test venue
THE UNITED KINGDOM THE UNITED KINGDOM The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Full name Capital London English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic Major languages Type of Government Queen Prime Minister Constitutional monarchy Elizabeth II Tony Blair Establishment 1801 Area 242,514 km (93,638 sq miles) Population 59.8 million (National Statistic, 2004) Currency Pound sterling ( ) (GBP)
Officially called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland/ Britain/ the UK 4 constituent parts: - England, Wales & Scotland (Great Britain) - Northern Ireland The UK is a highly developed country - a Commonwealth Realm - a member of the European Union and NATO. - one of the major nuclear weapon states.
EXERCISES Write T for true and F for false. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ T T The other names of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are Great Britain and the UK. Britain is a member of EU and NATO. The UK is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. It has border with Ireland. The UK is a developing country. It is a nuclear weapon country. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, and Scotland The United Kingdom comprises Great Britain and Ireland. The Channel Tunnel links the UK with France. T F T F T T F
NATIONAL FLAGS NATIONAL FLAGS Flag Date Use Description 1801 present - Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack A superposition of the Flags of England, Scotland, and St Patrick's Flag of Ireland A red cross on a white field Flag of England, also known as the St George's Cross c1300 This cross is the cross of Saint George, who is the patron saint of England. Flag of Scotland, also known as the St Andrew's Cross, and the Saltire c900 A white saltire on a blue field A red cross on a white field defaced with a red hand, crowned on a six pointed white star (representing the six counties in Northern Ireland) Flag of Northern Ireland, also known as the Ulster Banner 1924 Flag of Wales, also known as the Red Dragon or Y Ddraig Goch 1959 A red dragon, passant, on a green and white field
BRITISH INDUSTRY BRITISH INDUSTRY Britain used to have many manufacturing industries, - but since the Second World War it is service industries especially banking and relating, which have expanded. - About 70 percent of people now work in service industries, including tourism, insurance, computer technology and relating. - - Less than 30 percent of people have jobs in industry - high-technology manufacturing industries such as airplane engines and pharmaceuticals.
MADE IN BRITAIN MADE IN BRITAIN In Britain, there are only a few successful large companies, but many successful small companies. The large companies often invest a lot of money in research and development Successful small manufacturing companies in Britain often make expensive products. J. Barbour & Sons (waterproof jackets); Morgan Company (elite cars); Quad Electroacoustics (top-quality hi-fi equipment); Wilkin & Sons (jams).
QUESTION Do the following people work in a service industry or a manufacturing industry? sale assistance travel agent bank cashier aircraft factory worker research chemist for a drugs company insurance salesperson
BRITAIN & THE COMMONWEALTH BRITAIN & THE COMMONWEALTH Because it is an island, Britain has always forced to trade with other countries. During the nineteenth century, Britain traded all over the world and had a large empire overseas. The Commonwealth is an association of the ex-colonies in the Empire and works to encourage cultural relations between members. (from In Britain - 21st Century Edition, pp. 44-45)
ENGLAND Official language English Capital London London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield Largest cities Area 130,395 km Highest point Scaffell Pike 978m (3210ft) Longest river Thames (346km) Largest Lake Windermere (14.7sq km) Population 50.1 million Currency Pound sterling ( ) (GBP) National flower the Tudor rose (red, white) Patron saint St George
ENGLAND - - southern part of Great Britain & the largest country in the UK. It is only 35 km from France, the Channel Tunnel under the English Channel links England and France. occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain and shares land borders with Scotland to the north, and Wales to the west. England is named after the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who settled in England in the 5th century. England is mostly low hills and plains, forming meadowlands and pastures. Uplands include the Pennine chain, known as the backbone of England , which splits northern England into western and eastern sectors. The highest point is Scafell Pike (977 metres) in the north west. - - - -
CITIES OF INTEREST TO CITIES OF INTEREST TO TOURISTS TOURISTS London- the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, a vast metropolitan area, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture. Birmingham - the UK's second largest city, considered Britain's "second city" it is a cultural, sporting, entertainment, shopping and media hub. Bristol - largest city in South England (after London) Brighton - one of the major nightlife entres of Europe. Liverpool - famed nautical city and home of the Beatles Manchester - Considered England's second city by many, a cultural, sporting, entertainment, shopping and media hub. The ancient university cities of Oxford and Cambridge
Trafalgar Square The London Eye
WELL KNOWN WELL KNOWN ENGLISH PEOPLE ENGLISH PEOPLE William Shakespeare, the famous English playwright Sir Isaac Newton, the scientist Charles Dickens, the famous 19th century author Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web The Beatles, who came from the city of Liverpool Sir Winston Churchill led the country in World War Two Queen Victoria was the Queen for most of the 19th century.
SUMMARY: THE UNITED KINGDOM Course Syllabus and Course introduction The United Kingdom Geographical features National flag British industry British and the Commonwealth England Cities of interest to tourists Well-known English people NEXT LESSON: LANGUAGE & PEOPLE
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