Course: Cultural Studies of UK

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Course title Cultural Studies of UK
Course code KAA/CSUK
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course 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
Lecturer(s)
  • Flajšarová Pavlína, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The themes include: 1. Eastern and Southern parts of England. 2. The West Country. 3. Central England. 4. The North - tracing the Industrial Revolution.

Learning activities and teaching methods
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
Learning outcomes
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.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite is a knowledge of English and an interest in the culture of Great Britain.

Assessment methods and criteria
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.
Recommended literature
  • Grant A. (1995). Uniting the Kingdom. London.
  • McDowall, David. (2000). Britain in Close-up: An In-Depth Study of Contemporary Britain.. Harlow.
  • Oakland, John. (2002). British Civilization: An Introduction. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -