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Civilisation of the English-speaking countries : cultural aspects [ LGERM1325 ]


4.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   2q 

Ce cours bisannuel est dispensé en 2011-2012, 2013-2014, ...

Teacher(s) Bertrand Ingrid ;
Language English
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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Prerequisites

A good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Main themes

The course studies the major cultural, artistic and political trends and developments in the countries that have English as a principal language (intellectual life, visual arts, music, architecture, etc.).

Aims

General survey of the cultural developments of the English-speaking countries.
By the end of the course, students are expected to have acquired an understanding of the culture of the countries where English is a major language.

Evaluation methods

Written exam based on both the lectures and required reading.

Teaching methods

Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, reading list, handouts, course notes.

Content

This course will deal with the cultural identity of English-speaking Europe.

A first part, taught by Guido Latré, consists of an excursion to the "Flanders Fields" (the battlefields of World War I) and its preparation.

A second part, also taught by Guido Latré, is based on artistic expressions (paintings, etchings, literature, etc.) in Great Britain from the 14th century to the beginning of the 20th century.

The third part, taught by Ingrid Bertrand, concentrates on the 20th century, and emphasises how English-speaking Europe progressively opens up to the voices of ethnic, racial and sexual minorities.

Bibliography

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Other information

Compulsory one-day excursion to the Flanders Fields.

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Preparotory year for Master in Modern Languages and Litteratures : German, Dutch and English
> Preparatory Year for Master in Modern Languages and Literatures: General
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English
> Certificat universitaire en langues et littératures germaniques
> Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Bachelor in Information and Communication
> Bachelor in Philosophy
> Bachelor in Ancient languages and Literatures : Classics
> Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Bachelor in History
Faculty or entity
in charge
> LMOD


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