british_cultureupdated英国文化课程.ppt

British Culture(A Brief Glimpse) Questions for Thought Can you think of any examples of how we are influenced by the British Culture? What do you know about the British Culture? As we discuss different aspects of British culture, can you see any similarities or differences with your own Chinese culture? National Identity English (specifically England) =/= British (generally Great Britain) United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland Great Britain = England, Scotland, and Wales National Flag = England (St. George) + Scotland (St. Andrew) + Ireland (St. Patrick) = + + England Land: South: mostly low-lying land with hills and agricultural land North: mostly covered in moorland and mountains. Capital: London (also of the U.K.) History: nearly 2,000 years beginning with the arrival of the Romans soon after their invasion of Britain in AD43. Monarchy Queen’s birthday 21 April 1926: actual birthday Summer birthday since 1805: normally held on the second Saturday in June The British Royal Family’s Surname: Windsor Changed from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor in 1917 Reason: In 1917, King George V renounced all the German titles belonging to him and his family and adopted the name of his castle, Windsor, because of WWI and anti-German sentiment Duties: Head of State (representative), Head of the Armed Forces (declare war), Head of the Church of England (appoints bishops and archbishops), Government Duties (signature needed), Represents the Nation (at times of sorrow), Royal Garden Parties, Visits (various places) Queen Elizabeth II (1926)  The Queens sons and daughter CharlesPrince of Wales AnnePrincess Royal  AndrewDuke of York EdwardEarl of Wessex The Queens Grandchildren Prince William of Wales (1982) Peter Phillips (1977) Princess Beatrice of York (1988) Lady Louise Windsor (2003) ?????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? Prince Harry of Wales (198