Tipus A
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Codi |
Competències Específiques | | 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. |
Tipus B
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Codi |
Competències Transversals | | CT7 |
Aplicar els principis ètics i de responsabilitat social com a ciutadà o ciutadana i com a professional |
Tipus C
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Codi |
Competències Nuclears |
Tipus A
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Codi |
Resultats d'aprenentatge |
| 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.
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Adquireix una visió general dels factors socio-culturals més importants de les cultures dels països de parla anglesa.
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Tipus B
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Codi |
Resultats d'aprenentatge |
| CT7 |
Conèixer les principals desigualtats i discriminacions que es produeixen entre homes i dones i comprendre'n les causes.
Reconèixer i reflexionar sobre les necessitats i problemàtiques socials, i implicar-se en la millora de la comunitat.
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Tipus C
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Codi |
Resultats d'aprenentatge |
Tema |
Subtema |
1. Introduction. |
Defining culture.
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2. The United Kingdom |
*Geographical vs Political terms describing the country.
*Main differences between 4 constituent countries.
*The political system of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
*The British Empire
*Scotland: Brexit and Scottish Independence Movement
*Multiculturalism and Nationality as forms of cultural identity |
3. Ireland |
*Historical legacy and colonial disruptions.
*Ireland in the twentieth century: from the 'Troubles' to Brexit |
4. USA |
*Introduction to political system in the US
* History of immigration in the US: from 13 colonies to Japanese American internment / incarceration camps
* Slavery and its legacy: from Transatlantic Slave Trade to Malcolm X, Martin Luther King and BLM
* Ethnicity and Race as forms of cultural identity
* Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
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5. Canada |
* Introduction to Canada: political system, history and culture
* the question of Quebec
* Indigenous Peoples in Canada
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6. Australia |
* Introduction to Australia: political system, history and culture
* National flags
* Indigenous People of Australia
* Reconciliation in Australia: from Stolen Generations to the Australian Declaration Towards Reconciliation
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7. New Zealand |
* Introduction to New Zealand: political system, history and culture
* National flags
* Indigenous People of New Zealand: from Abel Tasman, through the Treaty of Waitangi to Maori Renaissance
* Immigration, multiculturalism and diversity in New Zealand. |
Metodologies :: Proves |
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Competències |
(*) Hores a classe
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Hores fora de classe
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(**) Hores totals |
Activitats Introductòries |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
Sessió Magistral |
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49 |
35 |
84 |
Atenció personalitzada |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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Proves orals |
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2 |
25 |
27 |
Proves mixtes |
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6 |
30 |
36 |
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(*) En el cas de docència no presencial, són les hores de treball amb suport vitual del professor. (**) Les dades que apareixen a la taula de planificació són de caràcter orientatiu, considerant l’heterogeneïtat de l’alumnat |
Metodologies
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Descripció |
Activitats Introductòries |
Warm-up session to elicit previous knowledge of the subject and specific expectations |
Sessió Magistral |
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 making an appointment within the visiting hours. General information will be given in class or through Moodle. |
Descripció |
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 her visiting hours public at the beginning of the term. |
Metodologies |
Competències
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Descripció |
Pes |
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Proves orals |
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THE ORAL PRESENTATION consists of working in groups and preparing a topic to teach to the class. Instructions for the Oral Presentation will be uploaded to Moodle.
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25 % |
Proves mixtes |
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3 tests: one per each of the 3 Modules |
75 % |
Altres |
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Altres comentaris i segona convocatòria |
- In order to pass the subject, you need to take all the tests as well as prepare and present the project. Failure to do so will result in you failing the whole subject and having to take the resit exam.
- If you pass all the course (with a minimum overall grade of 5) and attend classes regularly, you will not have to take the resit exam (segona convocatòria).
- Please note, however, that if your grade is lower than 4 on any of the parts of the subject, you will have to take the resit exam.
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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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Complementària |
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Assignatures que en continuen el temari |
LITERATURA I SOCIETAT/12274009 | DESTRESES COMUNICATIVES: READING AND WRITING II/12274110 | DESTRESES COMUNICATIVES: SPEAKING AND LISTENING II/12274108 | DESTRESES COMUNICATIVES: SPEAKING AND LISTENING I/12274107 | DESTRESES COMUNICATIVES: READING AND WRITING I/12274109 | LLENGUA ANGLESA II/12274106 | LLENGUA ANGLESA I/12274105 | ANÀLISI DE TEXTOS ANGLESOS II/12274120 |
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Altres comentaris |
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 within visiting hours, for whatever problem or doubts they may have, in relation to this course.
Class attendance and active participation is an essential course requirement for students who want to be assessed on Continuous Assessment and obtain a satisfactory grade.
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(*)La Guia docent és el document on es visualitza la proposta acadèmica de la URV. Aquest document és públic i no es pot modificar, llevat de casos excepcionals revisats per l'òrgan competent/ o degudament revisats d'acord amb la normativa vigent |
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