English Culture

Code: LLT10857L

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Literature

Teaching languages: Portuguese, English

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

Study of the main social, political and artistic developments of British society, analysing the culture and civilisation of the country and examining the intellectual and historical developments that shaped the British modern era, taking students through geographies of identity.

Sustainable Development Goals

3. Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

5. Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

10. Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Learning Goals

1. To study B. culture, its people, customs and traditions,
2. To examine the social, cultural and political history of B., including the role of history, political institutions, religion, economy and arts;
3. To recognize the roots of many of the current debates over movements of thought, science and religion, educational reforms, and political power and structures, understanding and appreciating key
aspects of contemporary B. culture and society and their historical contexts;
4. To examine the intellectual and historical developments that have shaped the modern B. era.
The expected learning outcomes are the capacity to know and understand some of the main historical antecedents of key aspects in British culture and society, as well as some of the major social, political,
economic and cultural issues in contemporary B. These competences will be revealed through a gradual autonomous study and work capacity and the abili

1. 'HIGHLIGHTS' OF BRITISH HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION:
1.1. The Invasions and the Conquests
1.2. The Middle Ages
1.3. The Tudors and the building of the nation
1.4. The English Civil War
1.5. Age of Reform and Empire
1.5.1. The Victorian Frame of Mind: time of self-confidence
1.6. The First and Second World Wars and the 20th century: time of uncertainty
1.7. Time of hope for the future: the 21st century
2. CONTEMPORARY BRITISH CULTURAL IDENTITIES:
2.1. Places and People
2.2. Class, Health, Education, work and leisure
2.3. Subcultures and styles
2.4. Politics, Monarchy and Government
2.5. Ethnicity and Language
2.6. Religion, Culture, Tradition and Heritage
3. Englishness and national identity

Teaching Methods

The curricular unit is always taught in English language in collective in- sessions of theoretical and practical nature, prepared with previous readings by the students in order to motivate debate and
dialogue around the pertinent questions of the syllabus, as well as to enhance full understanding of the topics. Thus, we consider as crucial the gradual autonomous work of students and their commitment
outside classes.

Assessment

2 written tests, 50%+50% - continuous assessment
1 written exam - 100% - final assessment (should students get between 8 and 9,4 points, them can sit an oral exam).
Assessment is preferably continuous, but students can also sit a final exam, should they choose this form of assessment. Both continuous and final assessments follow the norms set forth by the regulations of the University.