Diana Schcolnicov
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Diana Schcolnicov
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Geografía y Cultura de las Islas Británicas
Programa Material Gobierno de la
Ciudad de Buenos Aires Dirección Nacional
de Educación Superior Establecimiento:
Instituto Superior de Educación “Dr Joaquin V. González”. Dirección Av.
Rivadavia 3577 Carrera: Profesorado de Inglés. Asignatura: Geografía
y Cultura de las Islas Británicas. Año:2007 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. 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. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
About
the United Kingdom: The four nations, main features and brief historical
analysis. 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) regional description . B)
Economic
aspects 1)
Primary (Farming,
fishing and mining), manufacturing and service industries 2) The European Union
. Energy. Transport and communication. C) Political aspects1)
The Monarchy
2) Parliament 3) Elections: political parties, 4) government departments,
5) Civil Service, 6) Local government, 7) overseas relations, The Commonwealth,
8) Defense,9) Justice and the law. D) Social aspects1)
Population: 1)
Immigration and ethnic minorities, 2)
towns, cities and conurbations , 3) Housing, 4) Health 5) The environment 6)
Social welfare. E)
Cultural aspects 1)
Education, 2)
Religion, 3) Mass Media 4) The arts 5) Science and Technology. Webliography BIBLIOGRAPHY
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 assingnments 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.
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