Training code AYC0359/2
Registration deadline
Credits 52 academic hours (contact study 24 hours, independent study 28 hours)
Price 45 EUR Koolitus toimub HTMi toel ja selle p玫hikulud kaetakse ministeeriumi toetusest.
Document issued upon completion of training TL脺 tunnistus/ Certificate of Tallinn University
Trainers Suliko Liiv, TU Professor Emeritus
Kaia Lja拧
Student Academy Project Manager
Open Academy
+372 640 9369
Society and Culture of the United Kingdom / Suurbritannia 眉hiskond ja kultuur
School of Humanities
Training and Conference Center
The course is for high school students and vocational school students, young people taking a gap year, in English; English language skills at B2 level are required. England or Great Britain? English or British? Take part in this course if you are interested in gaining more knowledge about the important historical events, persons, places, traditions and culture of the UK.
- 11:00 - 14:15
Training code AYC0359/2
Registration deadline
Credits 52 academic hours (contact study 24 hours, independent study 28 hours)
Price 45 EUR Koolitus toimub HTMi toel ja selle p玫hikulud kaetakse ministeeriumi toetusest.
Document issued upon completion of training TL脺 tunnistus/ Certificate of Tallinn University
Trainers Suliko Liiv, TU Professor Emeritus
Kaia Lja拧
Student Academy Project Manager
Open Academy
+372 640 9369
Target group: High school students and vocational school students, young people taking a gap year.
Course schedule:
| TIME | TOPIC | TEACHER | ROOM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.02.2024 | 11:00-14:00 | Introduction to British Studies. Who are the British? National emblems, patron saints, customs. British Year. British flag. | Suliko Liiv | S416 |
| 10.02.2024 | 11:00-14:15 | Most important historical events and people and their influence on the development of the English language. Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans: their influence on the development of the English language. | Suliko Liiv | S416 |
| 17.02.2024 | 11:00-14:15 | British system of government. Media. Places of interest in London. | Suliko Liiv | S416 |
| 02.03.2024 | 11:00-14:15 | British Monarchy. The importance of British monarchy throughout centuries. British society during the reign of King Charles III. | Suliko Liiv | S416 |
| 09.03.2024 | 11:00-14:15 | Contemporary British society and culture. Presentations about British society and culture. | Suliko Liiv | S416 |
| 23.03.2024 | 11:00-14:15 | Course summary and credits. | Suliko Liiv | S416 |
Course coordinator: Merje Olm, merje.olm@tlu.ee, 640 9316
Course lecturer:
Learning outcomes:
- Capability to analyse historical events of the UK, people, dates, society, etc. in broader cultural context, using English as a medium of communication.