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Identical coursesEnglish: Culture I B (B-KUL-HFT06C)
Buysse Lieven (coordinator) | Buysse Lieven Aims
Students are able to
- acquire and apply knowledge of geography, economy, politics, society, and institutions of the former British Empire
- understand and assess texts on these topics
- retrieve sources on these topics.
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3 ects. English: Culture I B (B-KUL-HFT06c)
Content
This course is concerned with the birth and evolution of the former British Empire, and in doing so pays attention to political, social, cultural and linguistic aspects. The main yet not exclusive focus will be on the British influence on Ireland, Canada, South-Africa, India and Australia.
Format: more information
Discussion - Presentation - Traditional lecture
The course will be taught as an interactive lecture, alternating with student presentations on specific aspects of the former British Empire. Students are also expected to follow relevant current events in the media.
Evaluation
Evaluation: English: Culture I B (B-KUL-H75845)
Explanation
The evaluation consists of the following components:
1. Oral exam (80%)
2. Presentation (20%)
Students must have taken part in both components in order to pass the course. Those who do not take part in the exam will receive an NA score ("niet afgelegd"/"not taken"). Those who do not deliver the presentation will receive a zero score for that component, and a total score of max. 9/20.
Further details on evaluation will be provided on Toledo.
Information about retaking exams
The evaluation will be similar in the September exam session to the one in the June exam session. Students who obtained a score of min. 10/20 for the presentation will not need to retake that component.