CourseSchedule(英语专业2011春).docVIP

Introduction to English Speaking Countries American Culture and Society On Culture -- Basic Concepts Basic Facts about the U.S. A. American Values and Characteristics The Economy – Overview and Historical Perspectives Corporation, Big BusinessNew Economy Education Religion (Christian Colleges in China) Mass Media Leisure Time: Organized Sports, Recreation, and Television Science, Technology and Society British Cultural Identities Geographic introduction – The British Isles Village protection Cultural heritage protection English language Cambridge University Textbooks 常俊跃, 李莉莉，赵永青。《英国社会与文化》。 北京：北京大学出版社，2010。 邓炎昌。 《现代美国社会与文化》 （上册）。 北京：高等教育出版社， 1991年。 References Datesman, Maryanne Kearny, JoAnn Crandall, Edward N. Kearny. American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture. 3nd ed. London: Prentice Hall Regents, 2005. Deng, Yanchang and Runqing Liu. Language and Culture. Beijing: Foreign Languages Teaching and Research Press, 1989. Storry, Mike and Peter Childs, eds. British Cultural Identities. 2nd ed. London ; New York : Routledge, 2002. Course Evaluation Attendance: 10% (Valid note must be available if absence is required) Presentation (Group Representative: 6 groups total）: 30% (15 minutes). Note: The whole class with 44 students is divided into 6 groups, 2 groups with 8 students and 4 with 7 students. Topics: (American Cultural and Society) Red colored topics from the course schedule (6 topics). (British Cultural Identities) Six subjects from the textbook Introduction to British Society and Culture: The English Character, the British Ways and Manners, the British Media, Family Life in the U.K., The British Literature. (Works cited / consulted list must be attached.) Miniature Essay Exam: 60% Directions: Write two 500 word essays, according to the topics given. The content of one essay must be based on your own understanding of American Society and Culture and the other of British Cultural Identities. All references must be clearly documented (