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Lecturer(s)
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Suchánková Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Izavčuk Jaroslav, Mgr.
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Course content
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1) Introduction 2) THE HOUSE OF COMMONS 3) THE HOUSE OF LORDS 4) THE CABINET: Ministers and departments 5) UK PRIME MINISTER 6) UK PRIME MINISTERS 7) POLITICAL PARTIES 8) MONARCHY 9) US CONGRESS 10) US POLITICAL PARTIES 11) PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM 12) The US PRESIDENTS 13) TEST
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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- 26 hours per semester
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- 25 hours per semester
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- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course presents in English language the survey of the British and US political life and institutions. It compares the British, US and Czech establishment, traces relevant diversities and similarities in their political and institutional environments.
Participants expands their English language competence, discuss particular issues, compare the systems of both countries, apply the knowledge of the UK and US institutions when analyzing the Czech system, identify differences in their political systems.
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Prerequisites
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Language level B2
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
75% attandance, submit 2 assignments, final test (70% pass mark)
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Recommended literature
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Life in the United Kingdom Advisory Group: Life in the United Kingdom : a Journey to Citizenship. HMSO.2004.
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FARRELL, MARK. British Life and Institutions. Chancerel.UK.2000.
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McDowall, D. Britain in Close-up. Longman, Harlow, 1994.
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O´DRISCOLL , JAMES. Britain.Oxford University Press.1999.
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