Britain: Society and Culture, ONLINE (3 cr)
Code: XENG0203-3005
General information
- Enrollment
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08.08.2023 - 12.10.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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24.10.2023 - 01.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Language Centre
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 10 - 30
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The course provides the student with an opportunity to familiarize him- or herself with various issues, which are important for an understanding of life in Britain today.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should have a more life comprehensive understanding of life in Britain today.
Execution methods
Lectures and discussion, individual homework, some pair work and small group activities, 36 h. Individual homework.
Accomplishment methods
Successful completion of the final exam, active participation in discussions, regular attendance.
Content
An overview of British history taking into account the various countries of the United Kingdom: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England. Focus on British media, government and politics, religion, the role of Empire and the Commonwealth today, racial and ethnic issues, education.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
5-1/fail based on the final exam/paper and class participation.
Qualifications
Upper secondary school or equivalent.
Further information
The coursework will be in Moodle and you can work at your own pace, however, you must return the Tasks on time.
The course is online, and we will have some individual meetings on Zoom, which will be arranged at a time that suits you.
We will follow the schedule that the work + Tasks are given once a week.