英语国家社会与文化.doc

英语国家社会与文化 Course syllabus 课程大纲1. Course Information 课程简介 (1) Specific Description of Course 课程说明 1. Total hours 学时: 362. Hours weekly 周学时: 23. Credits 学分: 2.34. Feature 性质: Elective 选修5. Teacher授课教师: 李雪(2) Course Objectives 课程目标This course aims to help students construct basic knowledge of English speaking countries, in terms of geography, history, politics, arts and literature, religion, mass media and vocation. There are aspects of cultures. Through learning, you are able to establish an image of English speaking countries; specifically, why English can be spoken quite differently in different English speaking countries? Why do we say “He is speaking Queen English？(meaning authentic English)” instead of “He is speaking King English”? What is the leading Media in America? How many years are required before you get a doctor or lawyer certificate in Canada? Do you know any interesting holidays celebrated among these countries? After finishing this course, you will be able to get quite learned about these cultural information.具体内容主要涉及，英美各国的地理环境、历史演变、政府体制、经济文化、文学艺术、民族特点、宗教信仰、风俗人情、大众传媒及节假日等多学科的知识，以使学生对各国的文化与背景有一总体的概揽(3) Course Level 课程水平 This course is the Bachelors Degree elective course of science majors. It is for juniors.本课程是为三年级学生开设的选修课, 要求已经通过六级考试。2. Course Content 课程内容(1) The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland:Land and PeopleThe Origins of a Nation (5000BC-1066)The Shaping of the Nation (1066-1455)Transition to the Modern Age (1455-1688)The Rise and Fall of the British Empire (1688-1990)The EconomyGovernment and AdministrationJustice and the LawSocial Affairs The Republic of Ireland: Geography and History, Ireland Today英国概况：从整体上了解英国；英国的组成及北爱尔兰的历史等相关知识；英国政体、经济和文化。主要体育项目和主要的节假日中英教育的差异；掌握英国的教育制度和英国的住房等级和不同的种族；英国的主要传播媒体及其作用(2) The United States of America:GeographyPopulation, Race and Ethnic GroupsAmerican History 1 (1600-1900)American History 2 (1900-1945)American History 3 American in Post-WW2 Era (1945-1980s)The EconomyPolitical InstitutionsEducationLiterature, Architecture and MusicHolidays and Festivals美国概况：则重点在于美国历史与文学、美国当代社会与文化等方面的问题。(3)Canada:Geography and HistoryThe Economy Government and PoliticsSociety and culture加拿大概况：加拿大基本国情，政体，土地和人民及其历史；讲解澳大利亚的政府和国际关系；(4)Australia: Land and PeopleAustralian History (1) Australia to FederationAustralian History (2) Australia since FederationThe EconomyGovernment and PoliticsSociety and Culture澳大利亚概况：澳大利亚的土地和人民及其历史；讲解澳大利亚的政府和国际关系；澳大利亚的能源和资源、贸易、及其基础工业；了解澳大利亚的教育体系、文化艺术、及其传播媒体；(5) New Zealand:The Making of New ZealandNew Zealand Today新西兰概况：新西兰地理、气候、人口、历史与文化介绍。Week 1 IntroductionWeek 2 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1)Week 3 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (2)Week 4 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3)Week 6 The Republic of IrelandWeek 7 United States of America (1)Week 8 Midterm examWeek 9 The United States of America (2)Week 10 The United States of America (3)Week 11 Canada (1)Week 12 Canada (2)Week 13 Australia (1)Week 14 Australia (2)Week 15 New Zealand and Mainly RevisionWeek 16 Final exam3. Instructional Methods 教学方法A student-centered class, with media-based lecture and Group work as its major teaching form.以学生为中心安排活动，采取多种形式用英语进行有效信息交流，例如，多媒体课件讲解、小组讨论等。4. Assessment 考查Attendance出席: 20%Homework 作业: 20%Midterm exam期中: 20%Final term exam期末: 20%Project大作业：20%5. Reference Books and Supplementary reading(s) 朱永涛主编 John Hill等编写