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Lecturer(s)
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Flajšarová Pavlína, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The themes include: 1. Eastern and Southern parts of England. 2. The West Country. 3. Central England. 4. The North - tracing the Industrial Revolution.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Homework for Teaching
- 34 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the seminar is analyze cultural-geographical aspects of UK.
Those who have attended the course will be familiar with the most important trends in British cultural studies of the 20th century.
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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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Recommended literature
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Grant A. (1995). Uniting the Kingdom. London.
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McDowall, David. (2000). Britain in Close-up: An In-Depth Study of Contemporary Britain.. Harlow.
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Oakland, John. (2002). British Civilization: An Introduction. London.
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