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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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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.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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This subject is divided into two parts. The first part examines the historical, social, economic, political, and cultural development of the British Isles and other English speaking countries. The aim is to provide a contextual basis for students studying the language and literature from various historical periods. The course can be used preparation for further study in the general subject of Anglo-American Cultural Studies. The course focuses mainly on economic, cultural and social features that influenced the development of the English language. It should provide a deeper understanding of contempory potlical, economic, and cultural developments in these countries.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: - gain a basic knowledge of certain data related to the history of English-speaking people. - understand and be able to discuss problems and interpretations regarding the history of English-speaking peoples. - develop the ability to discussion important topics in this field - learn to critically evaluate contemporary events in these countries according in light of the appropriate literature
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Prerequisites
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Students must score an average of 65 percent or higher on all tests, homework, papers, or quizzes assigned at the beginning of the semester.
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Recommended literature
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Bloch, M. L. The royal touch: sacred monarchy and scrofula in England and France.. London: Routledge & K. Paul, 1999.
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Brinkley, A. American history, A survey. Part I, II.. McGraw-Hill Companies, 1999.
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Harkness, D. E. John Dee?s conversations with angels: cabala and the end of nature.. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press, 1999.
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Hill, C. The world turned upside down; radical ideas of the English Revolution. London: Penguin Books Press, 1991.
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Hobsbawm, E. J. The age of empire, 1875-1914.. New York: Orion Publishing Group, 2010.
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McCrum, R., Cran, W., & MacNeil, R. The story of English. London: Penguin Books Press, 2002.
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