Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1
This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2020-2021 !
Teacher(s)
Arblaster Paul;
Language
English
Prerequisites
Level B2 of the Common Europea Framework of Reference for Languages
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
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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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. |
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.
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.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, reading list, handouts, course notes.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Written exam based on both the lectures and required reading.
Other information
Compulsory one-day excursion to the Flanders Fields.
Faculty or entity
ELAL
