syllabus ( 英概)

1、 Syllabus for A Survey of Major English-Speaking Countries 2014, 2 -2014, 7Course Name: A Survey of Major English-Speaking Countries Students Body: Freshmen Time: 2 hours per week Course Description：This course is designed to introduce the students to the society and culture of the major English-spe

2、aking countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. A very general picture of the countries will be presented in terms of the geographical features, their people, historical events, the economic and political systems, customs and recreation. The objective of the course is to acquain

3、t the students with some basic information about the English-speaking countries and to inform them of the different customs, history and social system in comparison with China. The course also aims to provide the students with a sense of awareness of cultural differences and intercultural communicat

4、ive skills. Required Textbook:谢富之主编，英语国家概况，外语教学与研究出版社，2007年8月版。Teachers Reference Books:1. 朱永涛、王立礼主编，英语国家社会与文化入门，高等教育出版社，2005年7月第二版。2. 张奎武主编，英美概况，吉林科学技术出版社，2000年3月第三版。Grading and Evaluation Methods:Presentation, class participation and attendance10%Mid-term examination30%Final examination60%2013 201

5、4 年度第二学期教学进度表课程名称：英语国家概况 学时/学分：2 授课对象：英语学院2013级周次教学内容教 学 方 法作 业 1课程简介及第一章英国地理与人口（一）讲解及课堂讨论2第一章 英国地理与人口（二）3第二章英国历史（一）讲解及课堂讨论准备口头报告4第二章 英国历史（二）讲解与口头报告5第四章 英国经济讲解及课堂讨论准备口头报告6第三章 英国政治讲解与口头报告7第五章 英国教育与媒体 (一)讲解及课堂讨论 准备口头报告8第五章 英国教育与媒体 (二)讲解与口头报告 9期中考试考试10第八章 美国地理与人口讲解及课堂讨论Presentation11第九章 美国历史 （一）讲解及课堂讨论

6、准备口头报告12第九章 美国历史 （二）讲解与口头报告 Presentation & Video watching 13第十章 美国政治（一）讲解及课堂讨论 Presentation & Video watching准备口头报告14第十章 美国政治（二）讲解与口头报告 15第十一章 美国经济讲解及课堂讨论Presentation准备口头报告16第十二章 美国教育与媒体讲解与口头报告 17复习答疑18-19期末考试考试2013 2014 年度第二学期教学进度表课程名称：英语国家概况 学时/学分：2 授课对象：英语学院2013级 WeekTopicsTeaching Methods

7、Assignments &Tasks1Introduction & Chapter 1 Geography and People of the UK (I)Lecturing 2Chapter 1 Geography and People of the UK（II）3Chapter 2 History of the UK (I)Lecturing & DiscussionGetting ready for the presentation4Chapter 2 History of the UK (II)Lecturing & Presentation5Chapt

8、er 4 Economy of the UKLecturing & DiscussionGetting ready for the presentation6Chapter 3 Government of the UKLecturing & Presentation7Chapter 5 Education and Media of the UK (I)Lecturing & DiscussionGetting ready for the presentation8Chapter 5 Education and Media of the UK (II)Lecturing

9、& Presentation9Mid-term examExam10Chapter 8 Geography and People of the USALecturing & Discussion11Chapter 9 History of the USA (I)Lecturing & DiscussionGetting ready for the presentation12Chapter 9 History of the USA (II)Lecturing & Presentation13Chapter 10 Government of the USA (I)

10、Lecturing & DiscussionGetting ready for the presentation14Chapter 10 Government of the USA (II)Lecturing & Presentation15Chapter 11 Economy of the USALecturing & DiscussionGetting ready for the presentation16Chapter 12 Education and Media of the USALecturing & Presentation 17Revision

11、18-19Final Exam Exam Measures to improve teaching and learning：This course is designed to introduce the students to the society and culture of the major English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. The course also aims to provide the students with a sense of awaren

12、ess of cultural differences and intercultural communicative skills. 英美两部分删除内容:ChaptersPage No.ContentRequirements17III. The English Language226IV. Britain since WWII339V. The CommonwealthBrief Introduction4525. Foreign Trade564III. Holidays and Festivals6The whole chapter81102. Climate and Major Cities9127V. America in the 21st