1、英语国家社会与文化入门英语国家社会与文化入门 By Wang Naini/Joyw_Preliminary Considerations1.The significance of the study2.The suggested way of study3.Means of course evaluation 4.Teaching and learning focus5.Text books:Book 1,of 英语国家社会与文化入门英语国家社会与文化入门Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United KingdomTo Test YourselfnWhat
2、 is the full name of the British state?n What countries does it consist of?nWhat is the total population of the United Kingdom?Where do most people live?nWho is the founder of England or who are the founders of England?nDo you know the story of Robin Hood?Tell me about itnDo you know the story ofKin
3、g Arthur?Tell me about itPart I A brief Introduction to the United KingdomPart II EnglandPart III ScotlandPart IV WalesPart one A brief Introduction to the United Kingdoma complicated name fora complicated countryComplicated NameWhat are the difference of these terms:Britain,Great Britain,the United
4、 Kingdom,England,the British Isles British Commonwealth of Nations the British EmpireComplicated country?UKWhich word/words to describe it?1.imperial country2.Commonwealth of Nations3.member of European Union4.a member of Group of Seven5.multiracial 6.a society with a class structure7.region differe
5、nce(just like China)What?The South is more wealthy than North London(tell what you know about it P17)Complicated countryPart two Englanddominant A history of invasionsDominantin which field?Capital city,largest cityPhysically largestLargest populationgoverment Finance cultureA history of invasionsRo
6、man EmpireAngles&SaxonScandinavia VikingsNormansJoinin together under English ruleCelticIn 43ADEngland&WalesGermanticKing ArthurForefatherfoundersCultural divideWilliam the Conqueror in 1066King HaroldRobin HoodThe tower of landonConsolidationa complicated name fora complicated countrya history of invasions