School of Humanities \ English Language and Literature
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
In this lesson, the United It examines the social, cultural, economic and historical phenomena that make the Kingdom a nation and form British identity.
Textbook and / or References
Abrams; et al., The Norton Anthology of English Literature.Vol. I. and Vol. II; John Oakland, British Civilization, An Introduction, (London: Routledge), 1992; Studying Culture: A Practical Introduction, Judy Giles and Tim Middleton (Oxford: Blackwell Publishing), 2008.
The aim of the course is to introduce and analyze the characteristics of British culture.
1. To learn about British culture in the context of the topics in the course.
Week 1: Course description and syllabus
Week 2: What is cultural identity?
Week 3: Overview of British Geography
Week 4: Migration, its impacts and nationalism
Week 5: Historical development of Political Institutions
Week 6: Parliament, House of Lords, House of Commons
Week 7: Whig and Tory Parties
Week 8: Social Welfare, health and housing
Week 9: 17th, 18th and 19th Century Entertainment
Week 10: Britain's popular sports
Week 11: Young society and ethnic cultures in Britain
Week 12: General Review
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Midterm Exam 35 %
• Final 45 %
• Participation 20 %
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