英语国家社会与文化入门PPT(一)52746.pptVIP

英语国家社会与文化入门 By Zhou Xia Preliminary Considerations The significance of the study The suggested way of study Means of course evaluation Teaching and learning focus Text books: Book 1, of 英语国家社会与文化入门 Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom To Test Yourself What is the full name of the British state? What countries does it consist of? What is the total population of the United Kingdom? Where do most people live? Who is the founder of England or who are the founders of England? Do you know the story of Robin Hood? Tell me about it Do you know the story of King Arthur? Tell me about it Complicated Name What are the difference of these terms: Britain, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, England, the British Isles British Commonwealth of Nations the British Empire Complicated country Dominant in which field? Consolidation * * An Introduction to the Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries Part I A brief Introduction to the United Kingdom Part II England Part III Scotland Part IV Wales Part one A brief Introduction to the United Kingdom a complicated name for a complicated country ? ? ? ? ? UK Which word/words to describe it? 1. imperial country 2. Commonwealth of Nations 3. member of European Union 4. a member of Group of Seven 5. multiracial 6. a society with a class structure 7. region difference (just like China) What? The South is more wealthy than North London (tell what you know about it P17) Complicated country Part two England dominant A history of invasions Capital city, largest city Physically largest Largest population goverment Finance culture A history of invasions Roman Empire AnglesSaxon Scandinavia Vikings Normans Joinin together under English rule Celtic In 43AD EnglandWales Germantic King Arthur Forefather founders Cultural divide William the Conqueror in 1066 King Harold Robin Hood The tower of landon