Type A
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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
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | CT7 |
Apply ethical principles and social responsibility as a citizen and a professional. |
Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear |
Type A
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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.
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| CT7 |
Students are aware of the inequalities and the discrimination caused by gender and other factors, and understand the reasons that account for them.
Recognise and reflect on social needs and problems, and get involved in improving the community.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
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
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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 |
Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
Introductory activities |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
Lecture |
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49 |
35 |
84 |
Personal attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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Oral tests |
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2 |
25 |
27 |
Mixed tests |
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6 |
30 |
36 |
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(*) 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. |
Methodologies
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Description |
Introductory activities |
Warm-up session to elicit previous knowledge of the subject and specific expectations |
Lecture |
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.
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Personal attention |
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. |
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. |
Methodologies |
Competences
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Description |
Weight |
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Oral tests |
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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 % |
Mixed tests |
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3 tests: one per each of the 3 Modules |
75 % |
Others |
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Class attendance and participation |
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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.
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Basic |
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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Complementary |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
LITERATURE AND SOCIETY/12274009 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING II/12274110 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING II/12274108 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING I/12274107 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING I/12274109 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE II/12274106 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE I/12274105 | ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH TEXTS II/12274120 |
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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 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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(*)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. |
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