英语国家国情教学大纲
英语国家概况 课程教学大纲 教案
英语国家概况课程教学大纲教案英语国家概况课程教学大纲教案(2011.4学年第1学期)(一)课程教学目的和要求随着我国对外交往的日益频繁和涉外工作的需要，大学生不仅有必要学好英语语言能力，还应该对英语国家社会与文化基本情况进行大致了解，以便进一步搞好夸文化交流。
该课程主要介绍了英国、美国、加拿大、澳大利亚和新西兰等地的社会与文化基本状况。
(二)课程教学重点和难点1、重点:了解掌握5 个说英语的国家人文、地理、气候特征，政府政治与经济制度，以及文化教育特点。
2、难点:地貌特征产生的原因，各政府政治执政的相同模式和不同点。
(三)教学方法讲解和讨论并用。
(四)课时安排:总课时:36课时，每堂课一个专题。
(五)考核方式 : 期末考试(六)参考教材王恩铭《英语国家概况》上海外语教育出版社 2008谢福之《英语国家概况》外语教学与研究出版社 20071教学日历(语1-4’c )周星时授授课内容课外作业、参考书目书课教材页序名、章节、起教学大纲的章节、题目、形号、题序号止页码内容,章节、起止页码次期数式22 Mon.Wedn.Fri. 2 讲 P2-8 Part One : Geographic features of课 UK3 Mon.Wedn.Fri. 2 讲 P12-41 Part Two: The people and history课 4 Mon.Wedn.Fri. 2 讲 P42-61 Part three: Government and politics课 5 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲 P81-99 Part four: Religion and education 课 6 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲 Part five: Geographic features of 课 P 114-123 USA 7 Mon.Wedn.Fri. 2 讲国庆休假、实习课 8 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲课9 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲课 10 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲P 124-155 Part Six: History and American课 P145- 154 identity11 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲P156-175, Part Seven: Political situation and课 178-187 social service 12 Mon.Wedn. Fri 2 讲P188- 205 Part eight: Legal system, education 课 and Religion in American life 13 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲P 226-238Part Nine : The Land and people of 课Canada 14 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲Part Ten: History and culture life 课 15 Mon.Wedn. Fri 2 讲P239,262,271 Part Eleven: The land and people of课 P284-305 Australia16 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲 Part Twelve: Government, politics, 课 P317-338 culture life 17 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲 Part thirteen: The land and the 课P340 people of New Zealand 18 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲Part fourteen: History and political 课 P349-360system 19 Mon.Wedn.Fri 2 讲Review 课Lecture One Geography of U K Question for discussion:1) Where does Britain lie?2)What is its full name?33)What is the total land area of the United Kingdom?4)What is British Isles?5)How long does its coastline run?1. Geographic features and its total area.:Britain is situated in Western Europe and is separated from the European continent in the east by the North Sea, the Strait of Dover and the English Channel in the south. It is an insular(保守的)country. Its coastline runs 12,429 km, It is one of the countries with longest coastline. To thewest of it lies the Atlantic Ocean, across and beyond it is America. The Straits of Dover between France and England is quite narrow and itis 33 km across. In 1985 the British government and the French government decided to build a channel tunnel under the Straits of Dover so that England and France could be joined together by road. Thischannel tunnel was opened to traffic in May 1994 after eight years hard work.The Britain faces Scandinavia Peninsular (Norway, Sweden and Denmark) to the northeast and to the North lies Iceland To the south across the English Channel lies France and Belgium and to the east across North Sea lie Germany and Holland.The total area is about 244,820 square kilometers.It Is over 1,000 km. from south to north and it is about 500 km.from west to east.2. The names of UKIts full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, usuallyshortened , abbreviated to the United Kingdom or U.K.. It may also called Great Britain, Britain or informally England.England: 130.000skm, 60% of whole island.British Isles: Two large islands and several small onesBritain:The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Great Britain :England, Wales, ScotlandBritain is divided into highland area and lowland area.It has large mountain ranges : the Pennies :Bulk of Pennines(奔宁山脉) is moorland.The Cumbrian Mountain Range, the Grampian Mountains , the Cambrian Mountain Range and such important rivers as Thames River ,the Seven River, Mercy River, the Humber, the Clyde River and the Forth.Scotland has an area of 78,760 square kilometers in northern part.It is situated in the north of Great Britain with a good number of mountains and islands. There are 800 islands which contain Hebrides, Shetland and Orkney islands. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.Wales: Wales is in the west of Great Britain. It has an area of20,761 square kilometers and it take up less than 9% of the whole island. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. Most of Wales is mountainous. The hills rise steeply from the sea and rather flat on top. 6% of Wales is covered with forest and much of the country is pastureland for sheep and cattle. Wales on the WesternProminence. 20.700skm, 9% of the whole island.Wales was united to England in 14th centuryNorthern Ireland takes up the northern fifth of Ireland. It has an area of 14,147 square kilometers. It is made up of six counties that consist of fertile, drumlin [`dr?mlin] (鼓丘) countrysurrounding Lough Neagh. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. Mountains in the north4and south, separated by the fertile basin of Lough Neagh, mainly agricultural, industrial center: two ports– Belfast and Londonderry.3. Climate and Weather ------A maritime type of climate:1) moderated by the Atlantic Gulf Stream, milder than places in the same latitude. 2) equable: winters are mild, temperature exceed 4c inthe west, lower in the east. July about 18c. 13c in the northern Scotland.3) changeable day-t-day conditions.4) Rainfall throughout the year. No marked dry season.In Britain the weather is rainy, changeable and unpredictable. In fact it has a favorable maritime climate. It rarely rises above 32? in summer or falls below –10? in winter. Wintersare mild, not too cold and summers are cool, not too hot.― Can I compare thee to the summer‘s day ?‖Rainfall: Britain has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. The average annual rainfall in Britain is over 1,ooo mm.It is rainy and so changeable and unpredictable. One can experience four seasons in the course of a single day. Britain is famous for its fogs. The smoke-fogs of the big town, which used to develop in winter time whenever there was not enough wind to blow the smoke away, were horrible, unhealthy and dangerous to movement4. Rivers and lakes and natural resourcesThere are many lakes and rivers in England: but not very large.1) the longest river: Severn River, 355km2) Thames River, 338km, in Oxford3) Clyde River in Scotland4) lakes lies in Northern Scotland & the Cambria Mountains and North Wales England is rich in coal, iron, tin, copper, oil and gasThere are no large land-based oilfields except in North Sea. (also gas)5. Exercise:Tell if the following are true or false1) The island of great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England , Scotland and Wales. ( + )2) People in different parts of Britain like to use the name Englandto refer to their country. ( - )3) Today more than half of people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.( - ) 4) In terms of population and area, NorthernIreland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom. ( - )5) The longest river of Britain originates in Wales. ( + )6) Because of political troubles, Northern Ireland has been quite significant among the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. ( + )7) Though the climate in Britain is generally mild, the temperaturein Northern Scotland often falls below -10‘c in January. ( - )8) The two main islands of the British Isles are Great Britain and Ireland. ( + )59) Cardiff is the capital city of Scotland. ( - )10) According to a 2005 census, Britain now has a population of 60 million. ( + ) 11) Among the four parts of United Kingdom, Wales is the smallest. ( - ) 12) English belong to the Germanic group of Indo-European family of language. ( + ) 13) Almost a quarter of the Britishpopulation lives in northwestern England. ( - ) 14) The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of Latin and Greek words to English. ( + )15) The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the Norman influence. ( + )Lecture Two The People(1)Question for discussion:1) What are the Celtic languages? Are they still alive?2) How has English language evolved in history? Is it important tothe UK‘s class structure?3) What are the minor languages spoken in the UK,Overview: Population: 56,500,000English 80%; Welsh 5%; Scots 10%; Irish 4%.1. The English: Anglo-Saxon in origin, Germanic tribes conquered in the 5th, 6th AD. Norman French, Under William of Normandy in 1066. Welsh, Scot, Irish: Celts from north-western Europe, invaded Britain between700BC and 200BC.1.1 The characteristics of English people: reserved, unemotional, courteous; shy of strangers; suspicious of change and slow to accept new ideals; solid and dependable with a high sense of honesty, duty and justice; physically and morally courageous; conscious of his place inthe social order, disliking any show of emotion and lack of control.2. The Welsh is composed of two groups of people:1) sheep farmers in the mountainous regions of the centre and north;2) industrial workers in the south2.1 Characteristics of Welsh people: musical, emotional, cheerful, proud of their past, and welcoming to friends but suspicious of foreigners. They lived hard-working lives of the Welsh The culturalpride in Wales is very strong, famous for their love of music and poetry. Welsh is an ancient Celtic language, more different from English than English is from French or German.3. Characteristics of the Scots: inventive, hard-working, serious-minded and cautious withmoneyA) Highlanders live by farming sheep and fishing, being proud, independent, hardy B) Lowlanders live in industrialized urban areas.2) Great empire builders, fierce soldiers . ―Devils in skirts‖ or―ladies from hell‖ are nicknames ofScottish soldiers for their bravery.3) Distinctive national dress: kilt, pleated skirts( 百折裙)4.Characteristics of Irish: introspective(好反省的) dreamers and poets, argumentative and6aggressive.1) IRA: the Irish Republican Army on the Catholic side. 2) Ulster Unionists, (Loyalists) on the Protestant side.5 . Immigrants:1) escape political or religious persecution2) seek a better life3) A) from old dominions of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South AfricaB) Eastern European refugeesC) West Indies, India & PakistanD) Chinese, Greek, Turkish Cypriots, Italian, Spaniards Emigration from Britain to Canada and Australia, USA (doctors, scientists) ---- “brain drain‖6. The Origins of a Nation6.1. early settlement (---55BC)A) the first immigrants: Iberians from Spain & Portugal about 5000 years ago.their relics: Stonehenge 石林(stone monuments) on Salisbury Plain in southwest of England.B) 3 waves: Celts from north-west Europe after 700 BC., 500 BC, and 100 BC — tall, red hair and blue eyes.C) Celtic conquerors blended with Iberian6.2. Roman Britain (55BC –410)1) Julius Caesar came to Britain in 55BC.2) Roman occupation lasted about 400 years.6.3 Impacts on its culture1) brought Christianity to England2) built roads all across Britain3) towns grew up along the Roman roads4) English upper classes became completely Romanized, Roman landowners and officials.5) Social systems: laws, taxes6) Roman language---Latin7) system of writing & numbering8) written description of the land, peoples9) engineering skills, architecture7. Anglo-Saxon times (446-871)Three Germanic tribes invaded England: Angles, Saxons and Jutes. The name England is namedafter Angles.7.1. Danish InvasionAt the turn of 8th century, Danes, or Vikings, invaded England from Norway & Denmark.8. NormansThe Norman Conquest in 1066.78.1 Consequences: William of Normandy and his French-speaking followers set up a strong central government which brought a new unified discipline and control to England. 8.2. French became the official language.8.3. established a feudal system.8.4. Contacts between England & France increased.Exercises:1. Decide whether the following are true or false:1) The British history before 55BC is basically un documented. (+)2) The name of Britain came from a Celtic tribe ---the Britons. (+)th3) The Anglo-Saxons came to Britain in the mid 5 century. (+) th4) The Vikings began to attack the English coast in the 8 century.(+).2. Choose the best answer:1) The ____ attack on Roman ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic (d)th2) By the late 7 century, _____ Christianity became the dominant religion in England.A. CelticB. Anglo-SaxonC. GermanicD. Roman (d)Part I Politics Feudal EnglandRecorded history in Britain began in the year 55BC, when Julius Caesar and his Roman troopsththinvaded the island. Between the 8 and 5 centuries BC, the Celts inhabited the island and becamethe dominant residents. The name Britain came from the Britons, a Celtic tribe. In 43AD, Britainthsubsequently became a Roman province and it remains so until the beginning of the 5 century.Many of the native Celtic were driven to the mountainous region of Scotland and Wales, which remain unconquered by the Romans. The Roanswere excellent builders and they constructed towns and cities which prospered far longer than any previous settlements on the island. In 410, Germanic barbarians attacked Roman, forcing all Roman troops to leave Britain, which ended the Roman occupation of the island. These warriors included the Angles, the Saxons and Hutes. From that time on, English, the language of the Angles, replaced the old Celtic language as the dominant language of the land. As the Anglo-Saxon were not Roman Christian, St. Augustine was sent to Britain to convert the Anglo Saxon people in 587 with 40 missionaries. They converted many Anglo-Saxons to Roman Christians. Augustine founded a church and a monastery in Canterburythand became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 601. By the late7 century Roman Christianitythbecame the dominant religion in Britain. In the 8 century the Vikings from the Scandinaviancountries of Northern Europe to attack the English coast. The seven Anglo-Saxons= kingdom in England gradually united under Alfred the Great. In 1042, Edward the Confessor,, as a piousChristian, built Westminster Abbey, which exists today. On September 28, 1066, William crossed the channel with a formidable army. His army defeated the English army King Harold (brother in law of Edward) at the battle of Hastings. and began the Norman Conquest of England, which marked the establishment of feudalism in England.By the year 1154, Henry II, William‘s great grandso n, ascended the throne and thus began therule of the House of Anjou(also known as (the House of Plantagenet). Henry II is best remembered for his reform of the courts and the laws, He improved the courts of justice,8introduced the jury system and institutionalized common law. After Richard I, son of Henry II, was killed in France, his brother John ascended the throne in 1199. He was defeated in a war in France and lost Normandy in 1204. Dissatisfied with John‘s leadership, the lords forced him tosign the Magna Carta(大宪法), which is regarded as the foundation of the Britishconstitutionalism and it provides the basic principles for the protection of individual rights. P15 The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) was a series of wars between England and France over trade, territory, security and the throne. This war had significant impact on the English society. It promoted the English concept of nationalism and promoted the development of the textile industry.The War of the Roses was a series of Civil War between two great noble families: the House of York, whose badge was a white rose, and the House of Lancaster, whose badge was a red rose. Both houses battled for power, wealth and ultimately the throne. in the end , the House of Lancaster won and their leader Henry Tudor became King Henry VII andstarted the rule of the House of Tudor, an efficient centralized government.1. Under William’s rule, the Normans changed England to a feudal state under an absolute kingship.2. King Arthur: in 6th, the central figure of many legends about him and his Knights of round Table.3. the Magna Carta– Great Charter, a document signed in 1215 byKing John, to recognize the rights of barons.4. Hundred Years’ War: between England & France from 1337 to 1453in France. French drove English partly through the inspiration of Joan of Arc (a French saint & national heroine), partly through the effective use of guns.5. Wars of the Roses: struggle for the throne of England (1455-1485)between . The houses of Lancaster, whose badge was a red rose, and York, a white rose. Impacts: the war weakened both nobility and the monarch.6. The Black Death: a deadly bubonic plague(淋巴腺鼠疫), struck Europe in middle of 14th,reached England in 1348. ? of the population died.7. Religious Revolution1) the Catholic Church:A) headed by the Pope;B) members accept the gospel of Christ and the teachings of the Bible.C) Any revolt against the traditional Christian faith was “heresy”.D) in the Middle Ages, Pope was powerful2) Protestant Church:A) whose faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. B) Pope’s political power and religious authority declinedin 16th, Protestant churches sprang up in Northern Europe, and in the Elizabethan age, became gradually the do minant faith. 3) Henry VIII’s divorce question, married his brother’s widow, a Spanish princess, who gave adaughter, Mary, not a son.4) Bloody Mary: a devout Catholic, burnt so many protestants; succeeded by Elizabeth I. 5) Elizabethan age: literary achievement, Shakespeare, an age of adventure on the sea.There was an inevitable conflict between the Roman Catholic Churchand the King of9England who had established absolute monarchy. At that time , theonly person who could grant a divorce was the Pope. So Henry VII started the Reformation movement by declaring a break with Rome. He carried outa wholesale suppression of the monasteries and declared himself to bethe ―only supreme head of the church( in his Act of Supremacy in 1534). The Reformation was in essence a political movement in a religious guise.Part II The English Civil War1. a bitter power struggle (1642-1648) between the monarchy and Parliament.2. the victory of the Parliament led to the execution of Charles I in 1649, and the temporary overthrow of the monarchy.3. a republic founded by Oliver Cromwell for more than ten years.4. King Charles I: divine rights to govern,Ruled without parliament, levied taxes without parliament’s approval.5. Cromwell: Roundhead leader, defeated the King Charles I.The Glorious Revolution1. in 1688, Catholic king James II fled to France.2. the throne was offered to his Protestant daughter and her husband Dutch king William.3. the Bill of Rights was passed by Parliament to restrict the power of the Monarchy.4. beginning of the Constitutional Monarchy in Britain.5. Since then every English monarch rules by permission of Parliament.6. the theories of divine or hereditary right to the throne were ended.7. Bloodless Revolution7.Background:7.1. The 18th century saw ascendancy of the middle class in the life of the nation, with the development of commerce & industry.7.2. Glorious Revolution established the authority of middle class over the crown. 7.3. The union of Scotland and England into the nation of Great Britain --- the Act of Union of 1707.7.4. The Seven Years’ War (1756-63) in North America (French and India War) --- which left Britain predominant in North America and in India, Britain became the world’s leading colonialpower.7.5. In the 2nd half of the 18th century, the great economic and social changes were taking place in Britain --- agricultural and home-based trades and industries gradually gave way to factory-based industries with complex machinery.7.6. England was a great trade nation, with much private capital ready for investment. Not only was trade free to move throughout the British Isles, but also there was freedom of movement between the social classes. Middle class values encouraged self-reliance and enterprising initiative.7.8. Political leaders were interested in commerce. The growing population provided a market. Farmers‘ improved methods of cultivation freed much labor, which became available for employment in the town factories, and also increased food supplies for towns. 7.9 18th century was a time of peace and stability. Foreign plunder, the newly acquired wealth10after 7 years’war. Industrial Revolution first began in the textile industry, which was accelerated by important mechanical inventions ---- flying shuttle, spinning jenny, especially the steam-engine by James Watt in 1769.Results1. Factories came into being because they brought about more profits to the owners.2. New cities sprang up, population was concentrated in towns and cities.3. The power of influence of industrial capitalists grew greater.4. It gave birth a new social-economic class – proletariat who were exploited cruelly.5. It brought many economic advantages to Britain and made Britain rich and powerful. Chartist MovementThe Chartist Movement (1836-48): the industrial and commercial classes, with the support of the working classes, demanded to reform the old voting system.Exercise:Tell whether the following are true or false:1) The Magna Carts was designed to protect the rights of both the privileged class and thetownpeople. (-)2) The Hundred Years‘ War was a series of wars fought between England and Normans for tradeand territory. (-)3) Westminster Abbey was built at the time of Edward the Confessor. (+)4) The Norman Conquest marked the establishment of feudalism in England. (+) 5) The end of the Wars of Roses led to the rule of the House of Tudor (+)6) The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King HenryVIII‘s efforts to divorce hiswife. (+)Lecture Three Government System P31A nation of Constitutional Monarchy1. The Monarch respects the Constitution.2. In law, the monarch is head of the executive, an integral part of the legislature; head of the judiciary; commander-in-chief of3. In the Glorious Revolution, William and Mary became the joint rulers of Britain, and the Constitutional Monarchy began.4. The Bill of Rights which was passed in 1689 restricted the power of the monarchy.The British Constitution1.1. It is unwritten1.2. Its components include Acts of Parliament, the Prerogative of the Crown, Conventions of the Constitution, Common Law and Parliamentary Privilege.1.3. It is more flexible than the written ones in other countries.2. Conventions of the Constitution2. 1. They form an important part of the Constitution just aswritten laws do. 2. 2. They are rules which are not written down but which everyone agrees must be followed in11practice.2. 3. They include the following:1) the powers of the Crown are exercised mainly by Ministers;2) the Queen must act on the advice of Ministers;3) Ministers are responsible to parliament for their actions;4) the sovereignty of Parliament3. Common Law3. 1. It is one of the main components of the British Constitution.3. 2. It refers to the Bills which have been passed by courts.3. 3. It marked a sharp decline in powers of the Monarch.4. The Bill of Rights4. 1. It was the Bill passed by the Parliament in 1689 after the Glorious Revolution. 4. 2. It laid down a number of things that future monarchs could not do. 4. 3. It marked a sharp decline in powers of the Monarch.4. 4. It marked the beginning of the British Constitutional Monarchy5. General Election5. 1. General Election is held at least every five years.5. 2. The country is divided into 635 constituencies, each of which returns one Member of Parliament.5. 3. The one who has the most votes in a constituency becomes a Member of Parliament. 5. 4. The leader of the party with the largest number of members returned to the House of Commons becomes Prime Minister.6. Party system in Parliament6. 1. The leader of the party with the largest number of members returned to the House of Commons becomes Prime Minister and is invited by the Queen to form a government; 6. 2. The party with the next largest numbers of supporters in the Commons becomes the official Opposition to Government.6. 3. The Prime Ministers and other ministers sit on the7. Political Parties7. 1. The UK has a two-party system.7. 2. The Conservative is major right-wing party.It supports free enterprise and is generally opposed to nationalization and to extending the social services. So conservatives are those who have something to conserve and they usually hate the great changes in society.It believes actively in the pursuit of greater social and economic equality. The Labor Party is a party of moderate socialism in favor of Nationalization of key industries. It has always been anti-Communist, supported by some middle class and intellectuals. It is also a main party for working class people.It draws most of its support from highly urban and industrialized people.127.3 . The Liberal Party is the third largest political party since 1922. 7.4. The Social Democratic Party was formed in 1981 by a small number of right-wing Labor party politicians.8. British Parliament8.1. It includes 3 elements:1) the Crown;2) the House of Lords;3) the House of Commons8.2. It is the supreme law-making authority in Britain.8.3. The real center of parliamentary power is in the House of Commons. 8.4. Other functions:1) to control and criticize the executive government;2) to control the raising and the spending of money.9. The House of Lords9.1. Its members are peers, most of whom are hereditary.9.2. Its powers have been severely reduced by the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. 9.3. It must pass all financial legislation sent to it from the House of Commons, and can delay other Bills for only one year.9.4. It has a special judicial function.9.5. The Lord Chancellor=Speaker10. The House of Commons1). It consists of 635 elected Members of Parliament.2.) MPs have a number of privileges, eg. The freedom of speech in Parliament. 3). it is by far the most powerful and important element in Parliament, therefore plays the key role in the activities of Parliament as a whole.4.) The Speaker presides over the meeting in the House of Commons.Exercise:1. Answer the following questions:1) Which of the following is just rules and p ractices, but don‘t exist legally?A. Statutory LawB. Common LawC. Conventions2)The constitution can be altered or amended by Monarchy, so it is subjects to different bodies, like politicians, judges and scholars. right? *3) Who is the head of the executive branch ____? A. legislature,B .executive C. judiciary 4) Parliament consists of the king or Queen, the house of Lords and the House of Commons. Is it right?5) Prominent bishops of the church of England are included in the House of Lords? (yes) 6) What‘s the legislative function of the House of Lords? to examine the revise bills. 7). How often is a general election of the government held? 58). Which of the two Houses has the power of drafting new laws?9). The one important function of the House of Commons is scrutinize or restrain the actions of。
英语国家概况课程教学大纲
英语国家概况课程教学大纲第一篇：英语国家概况课程教学大纲《英语国家概况》课程教学大纲一、课程基本信息课程代码：03050201222 课程类别：必修课学时：总36学时；2学时/周学分：2学分适用专业：英语开课院（系）：英语语言文化系开课学期：2009～2010学年第一学期二、教学目标及教学要求教学目标：根据全国专业英语教学大纲的要求，英语专业二年级英语国家概况的教学目标是培养学生实际运用语言的能力，帮助学生打下坚实的专业基础，达到专业四级水平；同时培养学生良好学习作风和正确学习方法，培养学生逻辑思维能力和独立工作能力，丰富学生社会文化知识，增强学生对文化差异的敏感性，为学生升入三年级打下扎实基础。
教学要求：本课程主要是为了使英语专业学生了解主要英语国家的地理、历史、经济、政治等方面的概况，了解主要英语国家的文化传统，风俗习惯和社会生活的其他情况。
本课程是一门实用性很强的文化知识课。
一方面通过英语阅读主要英语国家的背景材料扩大知识面，另一方面通过学习文化知识进行语言基本功的训练，巩固和提高英语水平。
三、教学内容及学时分配1.第一章Britain: Land and People(2学时)目的要求：掌握英国的自然、地理、人口概况。
基本内容：英国的自然自然、地理、人口概况。
重点难点：英国的国家名称及其组成成分。
2.第二章Britain: History I（2学时）目的要求：英国的古代史。
基本内容: 英国的古代史。
重点难点：英国历史上主要的入侵者，如：盎格鲁·萨克逊人；诺曼征服及其影响。
3.第三章Britain: History II（2学时）目的要求：英国的形成。
基本内容: 英国的形成。
重点难点：英国历史上的大宪章，百年战争，及其黑死病等重要历史事件。
4.第四章Britain: History III（2学时）目的要求：英国的近代史。
基本内容：英国的近代史。
重点难点：英国宗教改革，文艺复兴，英国内战，光荣革命。
英语国家国情课程教学大纲
《英语国家国情》课程教学大纲课程编码：：30614004 学分：4 总学时：68说明【课程性质】本科程是高等教育英语专业限定选修课。
【教学目的】1.使学生了解主要英语国家历史，地理，经济，政治等方面的概况；2.使学生了解主要英语国家的文化传统，风俗习惯和社会生活等其他有关情况。
【教学任务】本课程实用性很强，一方面通过阅读主要英语国家的背景材料，扩大知识面，另一方面通过学习文化知识，进行语言基本功的训练，巩固和提高英语水平。
【教学内容】从英国和美国的自然地理讲起，追溯这两个国家的历史：国家的建立；制度的变革；经济的崛起、没落及复苏；国家政治体制的变更等，了解其文化传统、风俗习惯和社会生活等。
【教学原则和方法】教学原则：以事实为基础，介绍有关背景知识，对重要事件、人物等以客观的、实事求是的态度进行扼要的分析和评论。
教学方法：以讲授为主，辅以学生查阅相关资料，探究式学习。
【先修课程要求】以基础英语和英语阅读为课程基础开设此课程。
教材与主要参考书教材：朱永涛《英语国家社会与文化入门》高等教育出版社，2002年。
参考书：朱永涛《英美文化基础教程》外语教学与研究出版社，2004年。
来安方《英美概况》河南人民出版社，2006年。
大纲内容第一部分The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland【教学目的和要求】教学目的：介绍英国及爱尔兰的历史、地理、政治、经济、文化、社会等各方面知识。
教学要求：要求学生能够了解其相关知识掌握相关语言。
【内容提要】第一节Great Britain第二节Northern Ireland第三节The Government of the United Kingdom第四节Politics第五节The UK Economy第六节Sports in Britain第七节British Holidays and Festivals第八节British Educational System第九节British Society第十节British Foreign Relations【教学重点与难点问题】教学重点：Invasions from the Roman empire ,the Anglo-Saxons, the V ikings , King Arthur , William the Conqueror , campaigns for independence ,population，economy and physical features of Northern Ireland , the religious conflicts between the Irish and the Britain ,the Monarchy , the Parliament ,General Election , the Political Parties , absolute decline and relative decline of British economy , the main sectors of UK economy , the manufacturing industry, the City of London, football , the Faand the FA Cup , Holidays , the purpose of the British education system , ethnic relations in Britain教学难点：History of Great Britain；The troubles of Northern Ireland；Politics；Government and Religion.【复习思考题】I. Explain the following in English :1. the British Isles2. the Anglo-Saxons3. the Conservative PartyII. Fill in the Blanks1.The _________IRA believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on _________ , and run candidate for __________ .2.R.U.C. stand for ______________.III. Choose the correct answer from each of the following :1.Which of the following is NOT characteristic of British government ?A It offers the Queen high political status and supreme power .B. It is both a parliarmentary democracy and a constitutional monarchyC. It is the oldest represntative democracy in the world .D. It has no written form of Constitution .2. Which of the following king was executed in the civil war ?A. Jame IB. James IIＣ. Charles I D. Charles IIIV. Questions for Thought1.What kind of institution is the House of Lords ?2.What role does it play in British government ?第二部分The United States of America【教学目的和要求】教学目的：介绍美国的历史、地理、政治、经济、文化、社会等各方面的知识。
英语国家概况教学大纲
英语国家概况教学大纲英语国家概况教学大纲随着全球化进程的不断加速，英语已经成为一门全球通用的语言。
因此，对于学习英语的学生来说，了解英语国家的概况是非常重要的。
本文将探讨英语国家概况教学大纲的设计和内容。
一、教学目标英语国家概况教学的目标是使学生对英语国家的地理、历史、文化、经济等方面有一个全面的了解。
通过学习英语国家的概况，学生可以更好地理解和运用英语，提高语言交流的能力。
二、教学内容1. 地理概况地理概况是英语国家概况教学的基础。
学生需要了解英语国家的地理位置、面积、人口等基本信息。
同时，还需要了解英语国家的自然地理特点，如地形、气候、自然资源等。
2. 历史概况了解英语国家的历史可以帮助学生更好地理解英语国家的文化和社会背景。
教学内容可以包括英语国家的历史事件、重要人物、政治制度等方面的知识。
3. 文化概况英语国家的文化多样性是学习英语的重要方面。
学生需要了解英语国家的文化传统、宗教信仰、音乐、艺术、风俗习惯等方面的知识。
可以通过介绍英语国家的节日、传统食物、民间故事等来培养学生对英语国家文化的兴趣。
4. 经济概况了解英语国家的经济情况对于学生了解英语国家的社会发展和就业机会非常重要。
可以介绍英语国家的主要产业、经济发展水平、国际贸易等方面的知识。
三、教学方法1. 多媒体教学多媒体教学是英语国家概况教学的重要手段。
通过使用图片、视频、音频等多媒体资料，可以生动形象地展示英语国家的地理、历史、文化、经济等方面的信息，激发学生的学习兴趣。
2. 小组讨论小组讨论是培养学生合作意识和思维能力的有效方法。
可以将学生分成小组，让他们在小组内讨论英语国家的某一方面，并向全班做报告。
这样可以增加学生的参与度，提高他们的口语表达能力。
3. 实地考察实地考察是英语国家概况教学的一种拓展方式。
可以组织学生参观英语国家的使馆、文化机构、企业等，让他们亲身体验英语国家的文化和社会环境。
四、教学评估教学评估是英语国家概况教学的重要环节。
英语国家概况教学大纲
英语国家概况教学大纲课程编码：04213020 适用专业：商务英语教学时数： 64学时其中实践０学时一、课程性质《英语国家概况》是英语专业的一门知识性基础课。
本课程以英语为媒介，比较系统地向学生阐述世界主要英语国家的社会与文化背景，如地理、历史、政治、经济、社会生活和文化传统等方面的基本知识。
它是英语专业学生学习英语专业其它语言基础课和在高年级阶段学习英语文学和翻译等课程的基础。
本课程的教学可以提高学生在跨文化语言运用过程中对文化差异的敏感性、宽容性和处理文化差异的灵活性，从而改善学生的跨文化语言运用能力。
二、教学方法示范讲解、观摩教学、、模拟教学相结合。
通过阅读主要参考书目、网上查询、资料整理和专题讨论，加深并掌握该学科的发展动态。
三、考核方式闭卷考试第一部分大不列颠与北爱尔兰简介【教学目的】对英国的社会及文化背景作全面概括，使学生了解英国社会和文化的过去和现在的情况。
【教学内容】英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士的地理、语言发展和民族特点，以及北爱尔兰地理、宗教信仰及民族独立问题。
【教学重难点】英国的民族与宗教及政治体制。
第二部分英国政府与当代政治、经济【教学目的】使学生认识英国的政府统治体制和议会程序及选举制度，同时了解英国当代的政治经济情况。
【教学内容】1、英国君主立宪制度议会制度及内阁2、英国选举制度、政党制及政治发展趋势3、英国经济概况、农业及飞机工业的发展【教学重难点】英国政府体制的特色；民族等级制度对人民生活的影响；英国经济发展的原因。
第三部分英国的对外关系【教学目的】使学生认识英国的发展历史、外交政策及英美两国的关系。
【教学内容】1、大英帝国的扩张历史及现状、英国对外政策的基础和立足点2、英国与北约、欧盟等一些国际组织的关系3、英美两个资本主义大国之间的关系【教学重难点】英帝国的扩张历史；对外政策的基础和对外关系发展。
第四部分英国社会文化与生活【教学目的】让学生了解英国的教育体制和社会各阶层的生活情况。
《英语国家国情与文化》课程教学大纲
《英语国家国情与文化》课程教学大纲一．课程名称：英语国家国情与文化二．课程类别：专业选修课三．教学时数：英语国家国情与文化课程开设一个学期。
每周2学时，共计30学时。
四．学分：总计2学分。
五．开课时间：第3学期六．教学对象：英语专业本科2年级学生七．教学目的：《英语国家国情与文化》是一门文化知识性课程，其目的通过向英语专业的学生介绍一些主要英语国的地理、历史、政治、经济以及文化风俗等方面的内容来培养学生的跨文化交际能力，同时也可以促进加强学生的语言学习。
本课开设的对象为英语专业二年级的学生。
八．课程内容：世界上有许多英语国家，出于对课时的考虑，本课程主要选取英美两个英语国家为课程内容。
本课程采用全班授课形式。
教师应归纳各章内容的要点，以讲座的形式向学生讲授。
要求学生认真阅读教材，记忆基本概念，时实与数据，培养学生分析评价问题的能力。
每章内容结束后，教师应布置1～3个思考题以便学生复习巩固所学知识。
授课时间为一学期，每周2课时，总课时为：15（周）×2学时＝30学时。
该课程可分为英国和美国两主要部分。
美国部分(I) American Geography 2/30学时(II) American people 2/30学时(III) American History 6/30学时(IV) American Govern 2/30学时(V) American Economy 2/30学时(VI) Social Life 2/30 学时英国部分(I) British Geography 2/30(II) British people 2/30(III) British History 4/30(IV) British Govern 2/30(V) British Economy 2/30(VI) Social life 2/30九．教材与参考书：教材：An Outline Introduction to Britain and America，来安方编著，河南教育出版社。
《英语国家概况》教学大纲
《英语国家概况》教学大纲佳教学效果。
6.2整体性原则：将教学内容看作有机整体，在教学时间有限的情况下，尽量保证教学内容和教学过程的完整性；将作为教学对象的学生看作整体，不仅丰富其英语国家的背景知识，而且更要拓宽他们的思路和视野，增强他们获取知识，独立思考的能力，提高他们的理性思维水平和整体素质。
6.3层次性原则：根据本课程内容多，覆盖面广的实际情况，将教学内容分为不同层次或等级，分段教学。
6.4目的性原则：教学中不仅重视丰富学生的背景知识，而且更强调引导他们与语言实际相结合，加深、加强对知识的理解与把握。
6.5开放性原则：教学目的、教学内容和教学方法将随着学科的发展情况，随时调整，以适应新形势的需要。
教学中采用教师为主导，学生为主体的教学模式，采用讲座式、讨论式、发现式和研究式的教学方法，充分调动学生的积极性和能动性。
充分利用现代化的教学手段，开发新的教学资源，最大限度地提高教学效率和效果。
七、课程考核方式测试、考查和评估必须有科学性、客观性、全面性和可行性，采用客观测试与主观测试相结合，期末测试与论文写作相结合，书面测试与口头测试相结合。
评估的主要内容有：英美的地理、历史、文化、社会制度等方面。
考核方式：总评成绩=40%平时成绩+60%考试成绩平时成绩：40%1、Attendance：共20分，缺席一次扣5分，迟到早退一次扣2分，直至全部扣完（旷课三次或缺课三分之一不允许参加期末考试）。
2、Homework：共60分，每次课布置作业，分数根据完成情况和质量给出。
3、Presentation：共20分，在课堂上完成，每人做一份报告，分数根据内容的质量和原创性给出。
考试成绩：60%八、说明第一章首先介绍《英语国家概况》课程的性质、内容、要求、考查方式，然后采用讲座的形式重点讲解影响西方文明的哲学家和思想家的生平以及他们的主要思想。
1．1 希腊哲学1．2 中世纪哲学1．3 文艺复兴时期1．4 近现代哲学要求学生知道希腊哲学家苏格拉底、柏拉图、亚里士多德，中世纪哲学家托马斯·阿奎那，文艺复兴时期的培根，近现代哲学家笛卡尔、海德格尔、黑格尔、康德、尼采的生平和主要观点。
英语国家概况教学大纲
《英语国家概况》教学大纲学时：54适用专业：商务英语一、课程的性质与任务课程性质：本课程是商务英语专业理论课。
课程任务：让学生了解主要英语国家的地理、历史、政治、经济、文化、社会风俗等的方面的基本知识，同时，通过英语国家社会文化的学习和各种练习的实践，使学生达到提高英语水平的目的。
前导课程：《综合英语》（初级）、《英语阅读》后续课程：《综合英语》（中、高级）二、教学基本要求通过本课程的教学，使学生达到下列基本要求：1、掌握主要英语国家的地理、历史、政治、经济、文化、社会风俗等的方面的基本知识；2、能够用英语参与有关主要英语国家的社会与文化等专题的讨论，发表相对完整的独立见解；3、能够写出五篇各600-800字左右反映主要英语国家的基本概况的专题报告。
三、教学条件本课程主要在语言实验室或多媒体教室借助实物投影仪、VCR/VCD、电脑等多媒体设备组织教学。
教师以英语授课，辅以丰富的声像材料，以扩大教学信息量，丰富教学内容，加深学生对所学知识的理解。
四、教学内容与学时安排五、教法说明充分准备，精心设计，灵活运用多种教学方法，充分调动学生的积极性，采取实物投影仪、VCR/VCD、电脑等多媒体设备组织课堂教学。
组织学生讨论，使他们积极参与，以增强其学习兴趣，提高教学效果。
鼓励学生课前预习，使其养成良好的自学习惯。
同时督促其课后写专题报告，以增强学生综合应用英语的能力。
六、考核形式及评分方法实行不同阶段的滚动式测评并进行期末考试。
将平时上课情况及表现与阶段测评、专题报告以及期末考试有机地结合起来，以全方位、客观地对学生的学习情况进行评估。
具体来说，平时上课情况及表现占15%，阶段测评占20%，专题报告占25%，期末考试占40%。
七、教材与参考书1、教材：《英语国家社会与文化入门》朱永涛,高等教育出版社，2000年2、参考资料：《英美概况》温洪瑞、李学珍，山东大学出版社，1997年《澳新风貌》贾海鹰、张前，西北电子科技大学，1999年《当代英语概况》肖惠云，上海外语教育出版社，1996年《文史精华集》李租民、李华田，武汉工业大学出版社，1998年《英语学习背景知识新编》何田，北京大学出版社，1993年3、参考网站：//http://www.canadano.1。
《英语国家》课程教学大纲
《英语国家概况》课程教学大纲执笔人：刘振君审核人：王剑珊编撰日期：2009年9月1.课程简介英语国家概况是英语专业必修课程之一, 是一门实用性很强的文化知识课程,旨在使学生了解英国，澳大利亚，新西兰，美国和加拿大的历史, 地理, 社会, 经济, 政治, 教育等方面的基本情况及其文化传统,提高学生对文化差异的敏感性, 宽容性和处理文化差异的灵活性, 培养学生跨文化交际能力以及分析英国，澳大利亚和新西兰，美国和加拿大时事动态的能力.2.教学目的与要求把握英国，澳大利亚，新西兰，美国和加拿大社会, 历史和文化的总体面貌,对有英国，澳大利亚，新西兰美国和加拿大一个系统而公正的认识; 熟悉它们社会, 历史, 文化有关的词汇和专业术语; 提高英语阅读水平,为今后阅读与这些国家, 历史,文化有关的文章,文学作品以及从事中西文化交流工作建构良好的背景知识框架; 通过对西方文化的理解提高对西方差异性的认识,提高跨文化交际的能力; 提高对这些国家时事及动态进行评判性分析接受的能力.3.教学内容本课程内容主要教授这些国家地理, 历史和当代社会, 当代社会部分是重点,包括它们当代的教育体制, 政治体制, 主要社会问题, 传媒等,专题讨论部分由教师确定讨论主题和计划, 由学生主持, 全班参与讨论,选题应注意联系当下关注的热点并考虑学生的兴趣.4. 学时安排教材使用二学期，本课程总课时为72学时. 每周2课时，共计18 周。
5.考试方式：该课程称为自命题，由期末考试及平时作业成绩两部分组成。
基末考试占80%，平时成绩占20%。
6.教材及主要参考书目《英语国家社会与文化入门》（上，下册）高等教育出版社说明：该课程是全国所使用的统一教材，该教材每章都附有词汇表（Vocabulary）、注释（Notes）、本课重点（Focal Points）、练习（Exercises）以及思考题（Questions for Thought）。
并附有一定数量的插图。
英语国家概况教学大纲 外国语学院 .doc
《英语国家概况》教学大纲课程类别：专业选修课总学时：72课时总学分：4学分开课学期：第6-7学期适用专业：英语专业（蒙授）先修课程：无执笔人：黎楠一、课程性质与任务英美概况属于英语专业高级阶段的专业选修课，共4学分，72学时。
它是让学生了解所学语言的国家的地理、历史、政治、文化、社会习俗以及该国人民的思想态度和生活方式。
攻读英美文学作品，语言并不是唯一的困难，缺乏背景知识常常是一大障碍。
该课程通过广泛的材料，扩大学生的知识面，加深学生对英美文化背景的理解。
二、教学目的、要求本课程的教学目的是为了让英语专业的学生重视和掌握文化背景知识，了解英语国家的文化、历史和社会等，了解语言既有其自身的规律，同时又是文化的载体，在语言交际中，能否准确地传达和接受信息，文化背景知识起着举足轻重的作用。
在该课程学习结束时，学生应该对中西方在政治、历史、文化等方面的差异能深入、连续地发表自己的见解，能读懂一定难度的文学作品，理解其真实含义。
三、教学时数分配英国部分章节讲授内容讲授时数技能或实验时数总计第一章综述22第二章历史66第三章文化88第四章社会生活88第五章政治制度66第六章文学66共计3636美国部分章节讲授内容讲授时数技能或实验时数总计第一章综述22第二章历史66第三章文化88第四章社会生活88第五章政治制度66第六章文学66共计3636四、教学内容和课时分配英国部分（上册）第一章：综述内容：从自然地理、自然资源、经济、人口和主要城市这几个方面讲述，使学生对英国有整体的认识课外作业：更多地了解英国的主要城市第二章：历史内容：本章从以下方面对英国历史进行讲述，英国的建立、中世纪的英国、封建制度的衰落、16世纪英国资产阶级的兴起、17世纪英国资产阶级革命、18世纪的英国工业革命、从自由资本主义到帝国主义、第一次世界大战与英国和第二次世界大战与英国课外作业：收集相关资料并掌握各部分知识点第三章：文化内容：从英国教育体系、传媒、体育、科学、文学以及历史文化古迹这几个方面详细介绍了英国的文化课外作业：重点比较英国与我国教育体系的相同和不同之处第四章：社会生活内容：本章重点讲述英国家庭和社会的习俗、礼仪，英国社会的工资和福利体系，以及英国的宗教信仰课外作业：充分了解英国的社会习俗第五章：政治制度内容：本章具体从以下几个方面进行讲述，英国的君主立宪政体，英国的宪法，英国的议会、内阁、首相与政府机构，以及英国的两党制和司法机构课外作业：就英国的政治制度写一篇1000字左右的论文第六章：文学内容：通过教学使学生掌握英国文学发展的几个重要历程和主要代表人物与代表作，以及英国文学其他方面的现状。
英语国家国情课程标准
英语国家国情一、课程概述《英语国家国情》是外语系英语专业学生学习的重要课程之一。
它主要是介绍英语国家(英国，澳大利亚和新西兰)的社会与文化背景的教科书。
旨在帮助英语专业学生了解这些国家的社会与文化概貌，如地理，历史，政治、经济、社会生活和文化传统等方面的基本知识。
同时，通过课文的学习和各种练习的实践，达到提高英语水平的目的。
《英语国家国情》是英语专业学生学习的基础学科。
学生通过听课，阅读简易的英语课本，在扩大知识面和英语掌握上都有很大的帮助。
这门课程的重点是让学生加强英语国家的文化知识的学习，从而更好地促进英语语言的学习，而英语语言学习好又对英语文化知识的学习扫除了语言障碍。
二者相互影响，互相促进。
因此《英语国家国情》这门课对英语专业的学生来说是很重要的一门课程。
二、课程目标1．知道《英语国家国情》这门课程的性质、地位和其价值。
知道这门课程所概括的范围、涉及的国家、强调的主题、课程进展和未来发展方向。
2．理解这门学科的主要概念、基本观点和基础知识，尤其是对英国、澳大利亚和新西兰的文化知识加深理解。
3．初步学会运用文化知识很好地促进英语语言的学习，学会运用所学文化知识武装自己的头脑，客观地分析问题和现象。
4．养成在进行英语语言的学习的同时也要注意文化现象和文化知识的学习并在学习中发现问题、分析问题和解决问题。
三、课程内容和教学要求这门学科的知识与技能要求分为知道、理解、掌握、学会四个层次。
这四个层次的一般涵义表述如下：知道—是指对这门学科和英语文化知识重要性的认知。
理解—是指对这门学科涉及到的概念、基本观点和基础知识，尤其是对英国、澳大利亚和新西兰的文化知识加深理解。
掌握—是指学会运用所学文化知识武装自己的头脑，客观地分析问题和现象。
学会—是指运用所学文化知识来帮助英语语言的学习。
教学内容和要求表中的“√”号表示教学知识和技能的教学要求层次。
本标准中打“*”号的内容可作为自学，教师可根据实际情况确定要求或不布置要求。
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英语国家国情教学大纲
《英语国家国情》教学大纲
一、课程名称:英语国家国情/An Introduction to English-Speaking Countries
二、课程编码:11024010
三、学时与学分:34/2
四、考核方式: 考试
五、先修课程:综合英语、英语阅读
六、适用学科专业:英语
七、教学目的:
通过本课程的学习，使学生了解英语国家的文化背景知识，具体掌握英语国家的地理、历史、经济、政治概况，了解这些国家的风俗习惯，从而为其更准确地掌握英语语言、提高语言应用能力打下良好的基础。
八、基本教学内容:
采用教材: 来安方主编《英美概况》河南教育出版社。
本课程内容分为两大部分:英国概况和美国概况。
主要介绍了两国的政治、经济、法律、文化、教育、历史、社会习俗及自然地理状况等各个方面。
九、学时安排:
两大部分分别用8周时间分章节讲授。
十、教学参考书与参考资料:
张奎武主编:《英美概况》，吉林科技出版社，
张承谟等主编:《英美概况》，上海外语教育出版社，
Richard Musman. Background to the USA. 光明日报出版社。