BRITISH AND AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Prerequisite
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
In the context of integration, cultural understanding is one of the keys to success. British and American Civilization course helps students (1) be aware of the importance of cultural understanding in the current social-economic situation, (2) obtain the basic knowledge of people and country of United Kingdom and United State through presentations, discussions about geography, history, politics and education, etc. (3) develop reading, analyzing, evaluating skills, and studying social-cultural issues in comparison with Vietnamese culture. Thereby, students not only know the process of formation and development of the two countries but also understand unique features of their population and daily behaviors. Teaching and learning activities are vividly designed including storytelling, movies, songs and discussion, which engage students’ interest and motivation towards learning, communication, language skills and research.
Objectives
Goals |
Goal Description |
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G1 |
Background knowledge of British and American country and people like geographical location, history, politics, education, etc. |
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G2 |
Ability to analyze, evaluate, study social-cultural issues, and compare British, American and Vietnamese culture |
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G3 |
Interpersonal, presentation and teamwork skills in interpretation |
Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Description |
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G1 |
Recognize some famous landscapes and people of the two countries Present some basic knowledge of geographic, climate, resources, history, government, education, economy, politics, etc Understand basic rules and laws related to immigration and permanent residence
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G2 |
Identify the geographical locations of the two countries on the international map Analyze the influence of geographical locations and history on social-economy development Distinguish unique features of British and American Distinguish the government as well as education systems of the two countries Compare some basic social-cultural issues of the two countries with Vietnam like geographical locations, climate, resources, history, education, etc. Develop the ability to read and analyze learning materials Select and apply appropriate behaviours in different communication situations in two countries Develop creative thinking, analyzing thinking, and a thirst for understanding cultural issues in general and British and American civilization in particular Show moral rules and standards, well behave and always update with news
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G3 |
Able to work in groups to discuss and solve the cultural problems of the two countries Able to present smoothly and persuasively certain cultural issue of the two countries
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Materials
Main textbooks:
Gritzner. F. C. (2008). The United States of America (Modern World Nation Series). USA: South Dakota State University
O‘ Driscoll, J. (2009). Britain for Learners of English. UK: Oxford University Press
Tiersky, E. & Tiersky, M. (2001). The USA: Customs and Institutions . USA: Longman
Reference materials
Falk, R. (1993). Spotlight on the USA. New York: Oxford University Press.
Crowther, J. (2000). Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. London: Oxford University Press.
Assessment
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Assignment |
Percentage |
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Presentation |
15% |
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Midterm test |
20% |
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Project |
15% |
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Final test |
50% |
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