The United States of America

Language and Country Study

Module II

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The United States of America

The Wars of the Roses

Government and society at the end of the Middle Ages

3. The condition of women at the end of the Middle Ages

4. The Tudors dynasty

Henry VII

Henry VIII

The Reformation (during the reign of Henry VIII)

The Protestant - Catholic struggle

Elizabeth I. The Golden Age in the history of England. Early years.

10. Elizabeth I and the inherited problems.

11. Elizabeth I and Church of England.

12. Elizabeth I and Royal Navy.

Elizabeth I and government.

Elizabeth I and science, technology and exploration.

15. Elizabeth I and language and education.

Elizabeth I and the arts.

17. Elizabeth I. The internal enemies.

18. Elizabeth I. Later years.

19. Disovering of America

20. James I

21. Charles I

22. The English Civil War

23. Oliver Cromwell

24. The Restoration and Charles II

25. The 18th century Britain

26. Independence of the USA

27. The Queens’ Victoria Personal Life.

28. The Irish Famine.

29. War, Rebellion and Politics in Victorian era.

30. Growth of the Empire in Victorian era

31. An Age of Science in Victorian era.

32. Social Changes, Education and Learning in Victorian era.

33. Language and Literature in Victorian era.

Contemporary period

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

CULTURE AND TRADITIONS.

1. Holidays in the UK. The main information. The difference between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

2. Bank holidays. Customs and traditions. (New Year, May Day……..)

3. Religious holidays. Customs and traditions. (Christmas, Easter…….)

4. National holidays (in four constituencies of the UK). Customs and traditions. (St. George’s Day, St. Andrew’s Day, Burns Night, St. Patrick’s Day, St. David’s Day)

5. UK special observances with historical background Customs and traditions. (St Valentine’s Day, Mothering Sunday (Mother’s Day), April Fools’ Day, Halloween, Bonfire night (Guy Fawkes Night), Remembrance Day, Queen’s official Birthday, State Opening of Parliament

The United States of America

1. Educational system (in general).

2. Preschool in the USA.

3. Compulsory schooling in the USA (ages for compulsory education, school year, school vacation, extracurricular activities)

· elementary school

· junior high school

· senior high school

4. School Examinations.

5. Types of schools in the USA

· public schools

· private schools

6. Higher education in the USA.

· The “Ivy League” universities

· Public universities

· Small Liberal Arts Colleges

· Technical institutes

· Community colleges

7. University level studies. (Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Research Doctorate)

8. Learning process in American universities (academic calendar, system of grading, cost of tuition in American universities, scholarships and financial aid for students)

9. Federal holidays in the United States (general facts)

· New Year’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· M. L. King’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· G. Washington’s Birthday (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Memorial Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Independence Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Labor Day (historical background, the customs and tradition of celebration nowdays)

· Columbus Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Veteran’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Thanksgiving (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Christmas (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Inauguration Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

10. Other holidays in the USA

· Valentine’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Groundhog Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Flag Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Mother’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Father’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Halloween (historical background, current customs and tradition)

11. Ethnic and religious observances

· Mardi Gras (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· St Patrick’s Day (historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Chinese New Year’s celebrations(historical background, current customs and tradition)

· Octoberfest (historical background, current customs and tradition)

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