By Wang Naini/Joy w_naini@126.com 英语国家社会与文化入门 By Wang Naini/Joy w_naini@126.com

Preliminary Considerations The significance of the study The suggested way of study Means of course evaluation Teaching and learning focus Text books: Book 1, of 英语国家社会与文化入门

Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom

To Test Yourself What is the full name of the British state? What countries does it consist of? What is the total population of the United Kingdom? Where do most people live? Who is the founder of England or who are the founders of England? Do you know the story of Robin Hood? Tell me about it Do you know the story ofKing Arthur? Tell me about it

Part I A brief Introduction to the United Kingdom Part II England Part III Scotland Part IV Wales

a complicated name for a complicated country Part one A brief Introduction to the United Kingdom a complicated name for a complicated country

Complicated Name What are the difference of these terms: Britain, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, England, the British Isles British Commonwealth of Nations the British Empire

Complicated country Which word/words to describe it?

Complicated country 1. imperial country 2. Commonwealth of Nations 3. member of European Union 4. a member of Group of Seven 5. multiracial 6. a society with a class structure 7. region difference (just like China) What? The South is more wealthy than North London (tell what you know about it P17)

Part two England dominant A history of invasions

Dominant in which field? Capital city, largest city Physically largest Largest population goverment Finance culture

A history of invasions Scandinavia Vikings Roman Empire Angles&Saxon Normans Celtic Germantic King Arthur Forefather founders William the Conqueror in 1066 King Harold Robin Hood The tower of landon Cultural divide In 43AD England&Wales Joinin together under English rule

Consolidation a complicated name for a complicated country a history of invasions

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