ENG3-1011 History & Culture 1: The UK, Ireland, the US

Innhald og oppbygging

The course will cover the different cultural characteristics of the target countries, through the study of the factors that have contributed to shaping society in these countries. This will require a historical perspective and approach, although the focus should also be on contemporary UK, Republic of Ireland and USA. The literature for this course will be complemented with maps, texts, illustrations and films, in order to help the student to a better comprehension of British, Irish and American societies.

Læringsutbytte

Knowledge

 

• have acquired basic knowledge and understanding of the history and cultures of the UK, the Republic of Ireland and the USA
• have a historical overview of how society is structured in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and the USA

 

Skills

 

• be able to analyse and interpret various documents (texts and films of fiction and non-fiction, maps, posters, paintings, photos (notably of architecture and works of art)), and appreciate their significance in- and relevance to the time and context of production
• be able to use such documents as primary sources for research
• be able to use textbooks and relevant websites as secondary sources for Research

 

General competence

 

• articulate ideas and comments both orally and in written form

Krav til forkunnskapar

None

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

The course will alternate formal lectures with group-work and discussion.

Obligatorisk læringsaktivitet

Compulsory attendance (80%)

Compulsory two-hour written test in class

Vurderingsform

Four-hour written exam

Hjelpemiddel ved eksamen

English-English dictionary

Meir om hjelpemiddel