Main Thematic Areas of the Course This course is divided into two parts. The first provides an overview of the historical, social, economic-political and cultural development of the inhabitants of the British Isles and the USA. It is also understood as a basis for understanding the language and literature of individual historical periods. It can also be considered an introductory course to the field of knowledge called Anglo-American Cultural Studies. This course focuses on the economic, cultural and social aspects that have influenced the development of language and British and American literature. It prepares you for understanding the deeper context of the current political, economic and cultural developments in this country. Topics: 1. Introduction; 2. Where does English come from? 3. England in the Age of Reformation; 4. The Early United States. 5. Industrial Revolution in Britain Great Britain in the Twentieth Century; 6. Industrial America; 7. The British Empire - I; 8. The British Empire - II; 9. The British Empire - III; 10. The USA since World War II; 11: The USA since World War II; 12. The Globalization of English. 13. Evaluation Learning outcomes: Demonstrated knowledge and skills: At the end of this semester, students - will gain an overview of the main events of historical development; - will understand their meaning and learn to communicate about these events; - will learn to effectively discuss the topics discussed in the given field; - and gradually learn to understand the context of the country's current political, economic, and cultural development enough to try to express their opinions supported by the study of critical literature and, if necessary, evaluate them.
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