| Course title | Modern British Society |
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| Course code | KAA/BS2M |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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-What is culture? -British educational system -British political parties and elections -survey of British literature (from Old English literature to contemporary literature) -British art (painting, sculpture and architecture) -national sports -national parks and environmental protection
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the seminar is analyze major trends in British culture of the 20th century.
Those who have attended the course will be familiar with the most important trends in British cultural studies of the 20th century. |
| Prerequisites |
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The prerequisite is a knowledge of English and an interest in the culture of Great Britain.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral exam, Written exam, Essay, Student performance, Seminar Work
- Attendance: a maximum of two absences is allowed - the student is expected to read (not skim) assigned texts before the class and be ready to discuss them. Note: Some further texts might be assigned during the semester. -Each participant will prepare a verbal 15-minute-presentation on a topic specified in cooperation with the instructor -the presentation will make up 30% of the total course grade -a written test; the test covers the areas discussed during the semester, to pass the test a score 75% correct answers must be achieved (the test will make up 70% of your total grade) -candidates will allowed to take the test only after they have successfully completed all other credit requirements - IMPORTANT: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES CONDUCTED BY INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS. These will be indicated and advertised by the instructor in advance. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2020) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2015) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2015) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |