История и культура стран первого иностранного языка»

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«История и культура стран первого иностранного языка»

1 The geographical position of the UK (mountains, islands, seas, channels, rivers and lakes).

2 Nationalities and languages in the UK, their origin. The dominance of England. National loyalties.

3 British climate, the main factors that influence it. The environment and pollution.

4 The population of UK, its origin, distribution and density.

5 The cities of England (5).

6 The first settlers of the British Isles.

7 The Ancient tribes (Old Stone Age People, Iberians, Celts).

8 Roman invasion and its influence on the people and the language. The influence of Latin on the English language.

9 Anglo-Saxon invasion (tribes, kingdoms, conversion to Christianity).

10 The Norman invasion and its influence on the people and the language. The influence of French on the English language.

11 The 100 years war with France.

12 The Wars of Roses in the UK.

13 The Period of Renaissance in the UK.

14 The Bourgeois Revolution and civil wars of the XVII century in the UK.

15 The Industrial Revolution in the UK.

16 Colonial expansion, the influence of WW II on the colonial system in the UK.

17 The role of the UK in WW II.

18 Monarchy. The value of the monarchy, the future of the monarchy.

19 Parliament and its functions. The party system in Parliament.

20 Traditions and public holidays in the UK.

21 Secondary education in the UK. Types of schools.

22 Higher education in the UK. Postgraduate and adult education.

23 Physical Geography of the USA.

24 Rivers, lakes, waterfalls, coastline. The influence of geographic diversity on economic development of the country.

25 American climate. The environment and pollution.

26 The main stages of American historical development.

27 War for independence. Declaration of independence. Its influence on the beginnings of the future American society.

28 The Civil War in the USA – the darkest period in the history of the USA.

29 Great Depression

30 Population of the USA. Waves of immigration. Ethnic dimension.

31 The American ways of life (attitudes, sports, clothing, cuisine, housing,

living standard, family arrangements)

32 Holidays of the United States. Federal Holidays.

33 Education in the United States. (preschool, middle school, high school

public vs. private schools)

34 The General political structure of the USA.

35 The President, Vice President. The President’s Cabinet of the USA.

36 Election System of the USA.

37 Political Parties of the USA.

38 U.S. Culture (specific features)

39 Physical features, water surface of Canada

40 Administrative division, national symbols of Canada

41 The economic system of Canada

42 The system of education in Canada

43 Canadian culture

44 Customs and traditions in Canada

45 Physical features and climate of Australia

46 The history of Australia

47 Territories and states, main cities, population. Government, national symbols of Australia

48 Education system in Australia

49 Australian art, literature, cinema and ballet

50 Australian celebrations

51 Physical features, climate and population of New Zealand

52 The history of New Zealand

53 Government, national symbols; territories and states, main cities in New Zealand.

54 Education and culture of New Zealand

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