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Lecturer(s)
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Roebuck Olga, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Kleprlík Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Who are the British? - nations, symbols and stereotypes. Early history; myths and legends. Medieval times to the 18th century. Georgian and Victorian England. Regions and regional identities, North and South divide. The Irish Issue. Identities - ethnic, class, religious etc. The monarchy - image and reality, role, value and future Attitudes - stereotypes vs. change, conservatism, multiculturalism.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Methods of individual activities
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Learning outcomes
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This seminar enables its participants to get acquainted with various aspects of British culture and cultural studies. Target cultural aspects are explored on the basis of comparison with students´ own cultural background so that apart from building up factual knowledge, the participants increase their own cultural awareness. Another goal of the seminar is strengthening academic skills such as leading a discussion based on seminar readings, academic writing, individual project work etc.
The course enables students to develop their comparative and communicative abilities and their intercultural competence.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation
Active participation in classes. Oral presentation. Oral examination.
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Recommended literature
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BRANTLINGER, P. Crusoe's Footprints. London: Routledge, 1990.
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BRYSON, B. Notes from a Small Island. London: Black Swan, 1996.
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CROWTHER, J. (ed.). Guide to British and American Cultur. Oxford: OUP, 2000.
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DERRY, T.K. AND BLAKEWAY, M.G. The Making of Early and Medieval Britain. ). London: John Murray, 1973.
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DU GAY, P. (ed.). Identity: a reader. London: Sage Publications, 2000.
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O'DRISCOLL, J. Britain. Oxford: OUP, 2000.
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STORRY, M. AND CHILDS, P. British Cultural Identities. London: Routledge, 1997.
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WILLIAMS, R. Keywords. London: Fontana Press, 1988.
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