Diana Schcolnicov
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Diana Schcolnicov
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Geografía y Cultura de los EE. UU.
Departamento de Inglés Carreras: Profesor
de Inglés- Profesor de Inglés para
la Enseñanza Primaria/ 1°, 2° Ciclo EGB Asignatura: Geografía
y Cultura de los EEUU y de otros pueblos de habla inglesa. Año:2006 Profesora: Diana Schcolnicov de Talkowski Curso: Primer año H/ I Horas semanales: 3 (cuatrimestral) PROGRAMA
OBJECTIVES
1)
To improve the
students’ ability to use the English language for expression and communication
in connection with the five areas into which geography is divided in its widest sense: physical,
economic, political, social and cultural. 2)
To become
acquainted with the present-day reality of the countries whose language they are
learning, and with the similarities and differences between that reality and
Argentina and Latin American reality. 3)
To improve
their ability to explain charts, graphs and maps. 4)
To acquire
background knowledge for further studies of British history and literature. EDUCATIONAL GOALS
1)
To develop
their ability to participate in teamwork 2)
To develop the
ability to carry out simple research work 3)
To develop
strategies for learning. 4)
To develop a
critical but respectful attitude towards other people’s opinions, and towards
other countries and their cultures 5)
To develop an
interest in the leading English- speaking countries and their culture and
appreciation of the place and role they have in the world and international
affairs. METHODS 1)
Lectures and
demonstrations 2)
Individual and
group study and research 3)
The use of
illustrative materials: maps, charts, picture, videos 4)
Recognition and
drawing of maps 5)
Readings of
newspaper and magazine articles. The
study of the subject has been divided into five aspects A) Physical aspects1)
Position 2)
size 3) relief 4) climate 5) the coastline 6) islands 7) National Parks. Regional description . B)
Economic
aspects 1)
Primary (Farming,
fishing and mining), manufacturing and service industries 2) . Energy.. C) Political aspects1)
The
Constitution 2) Congress
3) Elections: political parties, 4) government departments, 5) Civil
Service, 6) Local government, 7) Justice and the law. D) Social aspects Population:
1) Early settlers: Native Americans. The Colonisation of America. Regional
differences. Immigration and ethnic minorities,
2) towns, cities and megalopolises. Segregation and Human Rights
Movements. E)
Cultural aspects 1)
Education, 2)
Religion, 3) Mass Media 4) The arts 5) Science and Technology. PRESCRIBED BIBLIOGRAPHY http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/geography/geog01.htm
An Outline of American Geography (chapters 3,4,5,8,13 ) · http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
ADDITIONAL (OPTIONAL)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
EVALUATION Promotion
with final examination. During the year, the students will be given several
written exercises and texts apart from the term tests. Besides, they will have
to hand in assignments on the different topics dealt with and give oral
presentations. In the
final examination the students will locate geographical features on a map, and
will discuss topics presented on a card. Alumno Libre
El
alumno que rinda examen en calidad de libre, deberá presentar cuatro artículos
periodísticos- uno por cada aspecto- con su correspondiente resumen y glosario. Deberá
rendir examen escrito (eliminatorio) y oral. En
el examen oral el profesor puede escoger uno o más de los artículos
presentados e invitar al alumno a explicar su contenido, para luego integrarlo
con los contenidos del programa. Diana A.
Schcolnicov Talkowski |
