Department of English & American Studies, Faculty of Arts, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica
Translator-Interpreter Full-time / Translator-Interpreter Distance Study / Teacher Requalifying Programme.
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1 |
Introduction |
| Slovak stereotypical images of Britain. | |
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2 |
Country, People and their Identities |
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Geographical and political terminology. The four nations. Ethnic minorities. Defining Britishness-National identities within the UK. |
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3 |
Geography and Regional Differences |
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The British climate. Regional differences: Core and periphery, the North-South divide, Town and country. |
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4 |
System of Government |
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The Constitution. The role of the monarch. The Government: the Cabinet and the Prime Minister. The House of Commons. The House of Lords. |
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5 |
British Politics |
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The Public attitude to politics. The style of democracy. The parties. Elections: The electoral system. The electoral campaign. |
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6 |
Education |
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The educational system. State education. Independent schools. Higher education. |
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7 |
MID-SEMESTER WRITTEN TEST (on topics 1 - 6) |
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8 |
Law and Order |
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The legal system. Crime and Punishment. The legal profession and the courts. The police. |
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9 |
The Media |
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The National Daily Press. Radio and Television. Privacy and self-regulation. |
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10 |
The Welfare State |
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The National Health Service. The benefits system. The social services. |
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11 |
Northern Ireland |
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Some history. The religious divide. Political parties. Law and order. The Peace Process. Recent developments. |
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12 |
Scotland and Wales |
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Some historical facts about Scotland and Wales. The Welsh and the Scots languages. Political parties in Scotland and Wales. The devolution of power. |
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13 |
Britain and the World |
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The end of empire. The Commonwealth. Transatlantic relations. The armed forces. Britain and the European Union. |