IDENTIFYING DATA 2017_18
Subject (*) INTRODUCCIÓ A LA CULTURA DELS PAÏSOS DE PARLA ANGLESA Code 12274123
Study programme
Grau d'Anglès (2009)
 Cycle 1r
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period Exam timetables and dates
6 Obligatòria Tercer 1Q
Modality and teaching language See working groups
Department Estudis Anglesos i Alemanys
Coordinator
ANDREU JIMÉNEZ, MARIA CRISTINA
 E-mail cristina.andreu@urv.cat
Lecturers
ANDREU JIMÉNEZ, MARIA CRISTINA
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General description and relevant information This subject offers a multifaceted approach to the history, geography and culture of English-speaking countries. The main objective is to provide students with key concepts to understand the history, economy, political life, society and culture of Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Competències
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A5 Dominar la llengua anglesa des d’un punt de vista teòric i pràctic i expressar-s’hi oralment i per escrit de manera fluida i precisa.
 A6 Analitzar les obres més rellevants de la literatura en llengua anglesa en els seus diversos entorns culturals.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Resultats d'aprenentage
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A5 Desenvolupa la capacitat d’expressió oral i/o escrita per a satisfer les necessitats que vagin més enllà de l’ús purament instrumental de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat.
 A6 Adquireix una visió general dels factors socio-culturals més importants de les cultures dels països de parla anglesa.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Continguts
Topic Sub-topic
1. The English language in the world.
The British Islands and Ireland; the origins. 		1.1. English in the world. Political intitutions, global economy, science, travel, the arts.
1.2. Countries and contested lands (geography, climate, demography, etc.)
2. A History of Four Nations History, immigration and settlements: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland).
English expansion and historic legacy.
3. The United Kingdom The Twentieth century: politics, government, society (institutions, the social welfare). The multicultural society.
4. Cultural Icons; the UK and Ireland Cultural icons in/of the United Kingdom and of Ireland.
Cultural diversity.
5. Ireland Historical legacy and colonial disruptions.
Ireland in the twentieth century: 'Inventing/Constructing Ireland':from the 'Troubles' to the 'Celtic Tiger'
6. USA Culture The country (geography, climate, demography, etc.)
The people (settlement, immigration, women and minorities)
7. USA Culture Cultural icons in/of the United States
8.The British Empire and the Commonwealth 8.1. The British Empire:
8.2. Origin, justification, expansion of the Commonwealth.
8.3. Decline and aftermath.
9. African Cultures: the British legacy. 9.1.The Briish colonial legacy in Africa.
9.2. South Africa and Apartheid; The British imprint.
10. Indian Cultures and British Colonialism. 10.1. The complexity of the Indian subcontinent. British colonialism and the struggle for independence.
10.2 The legacy of the English language in India.
11. The British Legacy in Caribbean Cultures. 11.1 The arrival of the Europeans. The sugar plantations and the slave trade.
11.2.Caribbean literature in English.
12. Canadian and Australian Cultures. 12.1 Canada. Land disputes and colonial settlements. Literary legacy
12.2 Australia's origins as settled colonies. Literary legacy.

Planificació
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Activitats Introductòries
20 12 32
Seminaris
A5
A6
 20 15 35
Atenció personalitzada
A5
A6
 10 10 20
 
Proves mixtes
A5
A6
 15 15 30
Proves orals
A5
A6
 10 20 30
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Metodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Activitats Introductòries Warm-up session to elicit previous knowledge of the subject and specific expectations
Seminaris All classes in this course are a combination of theoretical information provided by the lectures, and practical discussion of the main topics. Students are expected to participate actively in the discussions elicited by analysing articles, essays, films, documentaries related to the topics studied in class.
Atenció personalitzada Students will be encouraged to contact the teacher through e-mail, whenever they have doubts concerning the course topics or explanations in class. Alternatively, students may meet the teachers personally by maing an appointment within the visiting hours. General information will be given in class or through Moodle.

Atenció personalitzada
Description
Students will be encouraged to contact the teacher whenever they have doubts concerning the course topics. Alternatively, students may meet the teacher personally by making an appointment within visiting hours. General information will be given in class or through Moodle. The teacher will make public her visiting hours at the beginning of the term.

Avaluació
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Seminaris
A5
A6
 Analysis and discussion on a topic from the table of contents.
The Seminar sessions will deal with topics previously developed in introductory lectures. Students will be asked to take part in seminars by preparing questions, readings or small research related to a given topic studied in class. 		20
Proves mixtes
A5
A6
 Two written tests to be taken in class (20-25 questions). 50
Proves orals
A5
A6
 Each student will work on a personal project (either individually or in group), chosen from a list of suggeted titles presented by the teacher at the beginning of the course. This project will have three obligatory parts: research (tutorial); class presentation and written summary of the results and conclusions.
This is an essential part of the Continuous Assessment: only students who attend classes regularly can take the Class presentation. 		25
Others  

Class attendance and active participation.

 5
 
Other comments and second exam session

Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students who fail /choose not to attend classes, cannot be assessed within the "continuous assessment" system. In this case, they will have to take a final exam ( or second sitting: segona convocatòria).

Fonts d'informació

Bàsica Oakland, John, British Civilization: An Introduction, 7th, 2011
Mauk, David & Oakland, John, American Civilization: An Introduction, 5th, 2009
Ashcroft, Bill, Key Concepts in Postcolonial Studies, 1st, --
Ricahrd Killeen, A Brief History of Ireland. Running Press, , 2010
, http://www.livinginireland.ie/en/culture_society/a_brief_history_of_ireland/, ,

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DESTRESES COMUNICATIVES: SPEAKING AND LISTENING I/12274107
DESTRESES COMUNICATIVES: READING AND WRITING I/12274109
LLENGUA ANGLESA II/12274106
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Other comments
Students are strongly advised to contact their teacher at the beginning of the term if they anticipate they will have problems of attendance. Students are also encouraged to contact their teacher on visiting hours, for whatever problem or doubts they may have, in relation to this course.
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.