a_intruduction_to_uk_and_usa.pptVIP

Course Aims To stimulate your interest in your major To enrich your knowledge and develop cultural awareness To help you better understanding in other senior courses To broaden your horizon To enhance your ability to cope with certain examinations Course Plan Part 1 A gernaral introduction to the present UK Part 2 A general introduction to the present USA Part 3 History of UK Part 4 History of USA Accessment Class participation and performance 15% Quizzes and tasks 15% Final exam 70% About Preview Questions will be given at the end of each class. Find out the answers after class so that you can be prepared for the next lecture. About Presentation Choose a topic Find out useful informations in every way including me^__^ so that you can have a good understanding of the topic 3. Organize what you learn about the topic and make a PPT and send it to me so that I can give you some advice 4. Modify your PPT until getting my approval 5. Present your mini-lecture in class Lecture 1A Brief Survey of Great Britain Warming-up Try to recollect whatever you know about UK, and discuss with your neighbors. Lecture 1A Brief Survey of Great Britain Geographical features Symbols Cities and landmarks Different Names for UK Britain or Great Britain The U. K -- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The British Isles England The island of Great Britain England, Scotland and Wales The northeastern 1/6 of the island of Ireland Northern Ireland Many smaller adjacent islands. Location Geographical Features England River Thames Second longest 346 km and most important river In England Into Thames Estuary,North Sea Theme The Lake District 100 mountains and 20 major lakes England National Park Wordsworth Pennines Backbone of England In northern England and southern Scotland Northern Ireland Population: 1.6 Million People: Irish Language: English, and Irish Religion: 60% Protestant, 40% Roman Catholic in Northern Ireland 95% R