Civilisation of English-speaking territories

Teacher(s)

Cré Marleen;

Language

English

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Understanding of the civilisation of English-speaking countries. Understanding of British national identity and reflection on the contemporary situation in the UK and its former colonies and the roots of the contemporary situation in the history of the countries.

Content

The UK : The Country and the People / The UK: politics and Government / The UK in the World: International Relations / The UK: Education / Reflections on Identity, Colonisation and post-Colonial Realities (Being Black in Britain, The National Trust and Slavery, The Stolen Generation in Australia, Residential Schools in Canada) / Reflections: The UK and its ‘Special Relationship’ with the US / The UK: Social Services / The UK: The Media / The UK: Culture and the Arts

Teaching methods

The course is taught in lectures, combined with class discussions.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam. Students are not allowed to use any lecture notes or books while sitting the exam.

Bibliography

John Oakland, British Civilisation : An Introduction, 9th edition. (Routledge, 2019)
ISBN Paperback edition: 978-1-138-31814-4

Articles et vidéos disponibles sur la page Moodle du cours.

Faculty or entity

> PHLB