[外语学习]1asurveyontheBritishculture.ppt

General introduction to the course 杨舒涵 Q: what is culture and do you think learning culture is important to us? Teaching contents British Cultures: 1).British History 2).British Political System 3). Industry and Economy 4).Religion and Beliefs 5).Education 6).Welfare and Mass Media 7). Life and Customs Teaching contents American cultures: 1). American Geography 2).American History 3).Amrerican Political System 4).American Literature 5).Religion 6).Education and Mass Media 7).American Society and American Spirit 8).Social Problems in the United States Study methods 1. Comparative Study 2. Self Study 3. Cooperative Learning (group work) 4.Research-based Study (paper work) Requirements  1. Well prepared 2. Homework 3. Participation attendance Grade 1．Ordinary achievement（30%） Attendance 40%, classroom performance 30%, homework 30%。 2．Term examination（70%） A SURVEY OF BRITAIN Background to the UK Chapter I British Geography(1) Component: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Full and official name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland National Anthem: God Save the Queen Size: about 242,000 square kilometers Population: 58.4 million Terrain Generally speaking, Mostly rough hills and low mountains. Level to rolling plains in east and southeast. Terrain Britain has neither very high mountain ranges, nor impressively large rivers, plains or forests. But this does not mean that its landscape is boring. What it lacks in magnificence, it makes up for in variety. The scenery changes noticeably over quite short distances. It has often been said that a journey of 100 miles can seem twice as far. Terrain Overall, the south and east of the country is comparatively low-lying, consisting of either flat plains or gently rolling hills. Mountainous areas are found only in the north and west, although these regions also have flat areas. Land use forest 10.4% pasture 45.9% agriculture 24.8% other 18