unit 1-2 A brief introduction to uk 英国的详细介绍.docVIP

A Brief Introduction and Requirements to The Course Sept. 2012 ? Instructional Objectives of the course: To aid English majors build up a comprehensive framework of the society and the culture of these two countries, that is, the United Kingdom and the United States, inclusive of the basic knowledge in the fields of geography, history, politics, economy, social and cultural life, etc. ?Requirements for the course: before class -- preview the related units ; during the class – take part in the discussion; take notes if necessary; after class -- finish the exercises; review what’s learned. ? Your final score: class presentation + class performance = 40% final examination = 60% Teaching Content A brief introduction and requirements to the course A brief introduction to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The Government of the United Kingdom Politics, Class and Race The UK Economy British Education System Sports, Holidays and Festivals in Britain A Brief introduction to the United States of America American Beginnings and History The Political System in the United States American Economy Education in the United States Social Movements of the 1960s Technology in America Post-WWII American Foreign Policy Sports and Scenic Spots in America Unit 1-2 A A Brief Introduction A complicated country with a complicated name Geography National Flag The Official Coat of Arms History four parts within the one nation-state A complicated country with a complicated name England Britain/Great Britain the British Isles the UK/the United Kingdom the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland A Brief Introduction of Geography The total area of Great Britain is 244,820 square kilometres. The capital of London is one of the three major international finance centers (Hong Kong New York). The main areas of high land are in Scotland, Wales and Cumbria. In the centre of England is a range of hills called the Pennines, which are also known as the backbone o