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This course introduces two major English-speaking Countries (the UK and the USA), with 6 chapters in each. It is about:
Society and Culture of English-speaking Countries (International)）
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Overview
Syllabus
- 1. UK: Geography, People and Language (易立新、冯艳玲)
- 1.1 Introduction to the Course
- 1.2 Story of English Language
- 1.3 Geography, Climate and People in Britain
- Quiz
- 2. UK: History (冯艳玲)
- 2.1 Attractive Facts in British History
- 2.2 Overview of British History
- Quiz
- 3. UK: Government (李冰)
- 3.1 A Snapshot of British Royal Family
- 3.2 British Government and the Commonwealth
- 3.3 Quiz
- 4. UK: Economy (皋峰)
- 4.1 How London Became the Worlds Financial Hub?
- 4.2 British Economy in Brief
- 11.3 Top 10 Holidays and Festivals in the USA
- 4.3 Quiz
- 5. UK: Education. Media and Holidays (金玲)
- 5.1 British Education
- 5.2 British Media
- 5.3 British Holidays
- 5.4 Quiz
- 6. UK: Literature （李冰）
- 6.1 Two Flourishing Fields in British Literature
- 6.2 Introduction to British Literature
- 6.3 Quiz
- 7. USA: Geography, Climate and People (冯艳玲)
- 7.1 American Geography: a blessed or Cursed Place?
- 7.2 American People: Melting Pot or Salad Bowl?
- 7.3 Quiz
- 9.3 Quiz
- 8. USA: History （冯艳玲）
- 8.1 Unknown History: Indian Nightmare Vs. American Dream
- 8.2. Overview of American History
- 8.3 Quiz
- 9. USA: Government （金玲）
- 9.1 Fun Facts about Former President
- 9.2 Introduction to American Government
- 10. USA: Economy (皋峰)
- 10.1 Is American Manufacturing NO.1?
- 10.2 American Economy in Brief
- 10.3 Quiz
- 11. USA: Education. Media and Holidays (金玲)
- 11.1 American Education
- 11.4 Quiz
- 12. USA: Literature (李冰)
- 12.1 Two Outstanding Fields of American Literature
- 12.2 Introduction to American Literature
- 12.3 Quiz
- 13. Final Examination
Taught by
Feng Yanling, Yi Lixin, Jin Ling, Gao Feng, Li Bing, and Wang Xingjun
