Course Title

BRITISH STUDIES

Course Code

BRST330336

Credit

3

Program Level

Applicable for TESOL Program

Requirement in TESOL Program

Semester in TESOL Program

5

Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program

Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program

Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program

5

Requirement in Business English Program

Applicable for Business English Program

Semester in Business English Program

4

Overview

This course aims at equipping third-year students who major in Translation and Interpretation with background knowledge of British literature and culture. In terms of cultural aspects, the students will look at the overview of factors such as geography, history and politics that have had impacts the foundation of British culture. The analysis of these factors will help the students understand more deeply and be able to explain cultural phenomena in the countries which have been significantly influenced by British culture. Regarding British literature, the students will be provided with the introduction to acclaimed literary works and authors within the context of the work. Based on their knowledge of culture and literature, the students will practice translating extracts from the literary works in order to have a better understanding of literary language and be able to translate literary works.

 

Objectives

Goals Goal Description
G1 Gain knowledge of British culture and literature, and background knowledge of literary translation
G2 Be able to collect, filter, analyse and evaluate American culture and literature; be able to apply basic techniques in literary translation
G3 Gain soft skills such as team working, communication, presentation

 

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes Description
G1 Describe geographic features, history and politics of the UK
Present important features of UK historical events and literary works
Present basic techniques in literary translation
G2 Analyse impacts of geography, history and politics on British culture
Apply knowledge of American culture and literature into translating extracts from literary works
Be able to search, analyse and select materials related to culture to improve knowledge in translation
G3 Work in groups effectively
Improve soft skills such as debate, discussion and public speaking about cultural issues.

 

Materials

Main textbook
Driscoll, J. (2009). Britain for Learners of English. The United Kingdom: Oxford University Press

References:

Crowther, J. (2000). Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. London: Oxford University Press

Wyatt, D. (2006). Check Your English Vocabulary for Living in the UK. A & C Black Publishers 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Assignment Percentage
Homework 10%
Group work 40%
Final test 50%