IDENTIFYING DATA 2022_23
Subject (*) INTRODUCCIÓ A LA CULTURA DELS PAÏSOS DE PARLA ANGLESA Code 12274123
Study programme
Grau en 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
BARAN , KATARZYNA AGNIESZKA
 E-mail katarzyna.baran@urv.cat
Lecturers
BARAN , KATARZYNA AGNIESZKA
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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, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It will be divided into 3 Modules: 1. Ireland and UK, 2. Canada and USA, 3. New Zealand and Australia  

Students are strongly advised to contact their teacher at the beginning of the term if they anticipate they will have problems of attendance.

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
 CT7 Aplicar els principis ètics i de responsabilitat social com a ciutadà o ciutadana i com a professional
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
 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.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Continguts
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction. Defining culture.
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

5. Canada * Introduction to Canada: political system, history and culture
* the question of Quebec
* Indigenous Peoples in Canada

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
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.

Planificació
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Activitats Introductòries
A5
A6
 2 0 2
Sessió Magistral
A5
A6
 49 35 84
Atenció personalitzada
A5
A6
 1 0 1
 
Proves orals
A5
A6
 2 25 27
Proves mixtes
A5
A6
CT7
 6 30 36
 
(*) 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
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.

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  her visiting hours public at the beginning of the term.


Avaluació
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Proves orals
A5
A6
 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.
25 %
Proves mixtes
A5
A6
CT7
 3 tests: one per each of the 3 Modules 75 %
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

  • 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.

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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Subjects that continue the syllabus
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


 
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 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.
(*)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.