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Lecturer(s)
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Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Flajšar Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Topics: Geography and topography of the US. National and state symbols. Demographic makeup of the population. What Americans are like. Diversity as a typical feature of the US. Education in the US. Religion in the US. American art. Popular culture. American politics. Elections in the US. Life after 9/11. American holidays and American cuisine.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Homework for Teaching
- 24 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Aims: After completing the course students will be able to: - characterize the individual regions and states of the US from the points of view of geography, society and culture, - describe the cultural differences between the Czech Republic and the U.S.A., - specify the contribution of the most important figures in the politics and culture of the US, - select text, video etc, relevant to the facts and figures about the United States for use in the teaching of English in reference to the Framework Teaching Programme.
Knowledge of American culture and society.
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Prerequisites
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Ability to communicate in English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic Test, Written exam
attendance, readings, participation, written task, final test
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Recommended literature
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(2005). Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture. Harlow.
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Campbell, N., Kean, A. (2006). American Cultural Studies: An Introduction to American Culture.. New York.
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Crowther, J. (ed.). (1999). Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. Oxford.
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CRYSTAL, D. (2003). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge.
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Fox, Kate. (2004). Watching the English. London.
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Peprník, J. (2006). A Guide to British Studies. Olomouc.
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Peprník, J. (2004). Británie a USA. Ilustrované reálie.. Olomouc.
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Storry, M., Childs, P. (2007). British Cultural Identities.. London.
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