Ü1-Contemporary Britain: Language and Identity
Ruth Wishart
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Aims and Objectives
This year-long module will analyse the language of contemporary British cultural phenomena as a means of understanding the cultural diversity and social structures in contemporary Britain today.
In the winter semester, we will focus on politics and national identity. Students will analyse a variety of texts, videos and news reports in order to better understand the range of political and cultural identities which exist in Britain today – including the extent to which Euroscepticism, the political relationship with America, multiculturalism, monarchy and devolution define British identity. The course will also look at the influence the British press has on national identity, as well as the role played by the diversity of national and cultural identities within Britain itself.
Learning Outcomes
During the module, students will learn:
- to examine a range of issues concerning cultural diversity in contemporary Britain
- to analyse a variety of media forms: newspaper texts, films, television, song lyrics, political speeches
- to present a research-based case study
- to develop oral presentation skills
Module requirements
To complete Part I, students will be required to give a detailed presentation on one aspect of contemporary British society, and to take part in all class activities such as discussions and exercises.
Please note that the entire module runs over two semesters: the second part (focussing on popular culture) is offered in the summer semester.
The entire module (winter and summer semesters) is worth 15 credit points.
Language requirements
The course will be held in English. Students must have an active command of sophisticated, near native-speaker language skills (C1 / C2).
Kompetente Sprachverwendung(hohes Sprachniveau bis fast muttersprachliche Sprachkompetenz) (C1 / C2).
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