final examination topics: BA, English track: English speaking cultures

The course handouts and the anthology of the readings can be found at: http://delp.elte.hu/coursematerials.htm#BBN-ANG_273_Cultural_Studies. To access the materials the caesar username and password are needed. (These are the ones most ELTE students and staff use for accessing the WiFi on the Campus.)

The direct link to the anthology of readings is: http://delp.elte.hu/CourseMaterialsStorage/BBNANG273/Readings/271Anthology5thEd2018.pdf

1. Cultural Studies

interpretations of ‘culture’
the origins, approaches and important topics of cultural studies in English speaking cultures
key concepts in cultural studies

readings: Kellner, D. (n.d.) Cultural Studies and Ethics. Encyclopaedia article; Moran, P. (2001). Teaching Culture. Perspectives in Practice. Boston: Heinle & Heinle. (Chapter 3:pp 23–32); Williams, R. (1983). Keywords — A vocabulary of culture and society. London: Flamingo. (‘Culture’: pp.87–93)

2. From England to the Commonwealth of Nations

the evolution of the British Empire: from England to the British Empire and to the Commonwealth of Nations
the key features of the British Empire
the legacies of the British Empire

reading: Jackson, A. (2013). The British Empire – A very short introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Chapter 6. Legacy. pp. 108-128.

3. UK – Geography

parts of the British Isles and their relevance on cultural identity;
Canals, Coal, Cotton, Countryside, Coastline – their economic and social relevance

reading: O’Driscoll, J. (1995). Britain: The country and its people: an introduction for learners of English. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (pp.31–40).

4. UK – Identity

identity and culture
facets of ‘Englishness’

readings:: Blanchard, J. (2018). Playbook Roadtrip: Notes from Beyond Westminster. Politico Europe, 4 September 2018. Retrieved from https://www.politico.eu/article/notes-from-beyond-westminster/; Oakland, J. (Ed.). (2001). Contemporary Britain: A Survey with Texts. London and New York: Routledge. Chapter 3, National Identities, pp. 68–99.; Rice-Oxley, M. (2018). Grenfell: the 72 victims, their lives, loves and losses. The Guardian, 14 May, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/may/14/grenfell-the-71-victims-their-lives-lovesand-losses; Wales Online (2006). Aberfan: The Aftermath. 21 October, 2006 Retrieved from https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/aberfan---the-aftermath-2307970

5. US — American Culture and American Regionalism

symbols of American identity
traditions and social facets of US regions

reading: Gastil, R.D. (1990). Cultural Regions of America. In L.S. Luetke (Ed.), Making America:The Society and Culture of the United States. Washington, D.C.: United States Information Agency. (pp.121–132).

6. US — Core Values

the roots of some of the most important American core values
the effect of American values on society
the effect of American values on communication style

reading: Althen, G. & Bennett, J. (2011). American ways – A cultural guide to the United States. Boston: Intercultural Press. (Chapter 1. American values and assumptions. pp. 3–26.)

7. US — A Changing Culture: Capturing some tension points

immigration and multiculturalism
tension points in a changing culture

reading: Singer, A. (2008). Twenty-first century gateways: an introduction. In: A. Singer, S. Hardwick & C, Brettell (Eds.) Twenty-First Century Gateways: Immigrant Incorporation in Suburban America. Brookings Institution Press. (pp. 3–9 and Notes pp. 22–24).

8. AUS — Nature and People

symbols of Australian identity
the effects of population policies on Australia
the evolution of attitudes to Aborigines

reading: Flood, J. (2006). The original Australians — Story of the Aboriginal People. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Chapter 8. Resilience. (pp. 234–264).

9. AUS — Social Issues, Language and Arts

the effects of Australian values on society
Australia and Britain
Australian English

reading: Aitkin, D. (2005). What is it all for? The reshaping of Australia. Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. Chapter 8. Who are we and what are we becoming? (pp.213–234).

10. Canada — Profiles of a country

facets and symbols of Canadian identity
social issues in Canada

reading: Kuffert, L. (2003). A commentary on some aspects of Canadian culture. In Pryke, Kenneth G., and Soderlund, Walter C., (Eds.), (2003). Profiles of Canada (3rd ed.). Toronto: Canadian Scholar’s Press. (pp.97–115).

11. Canada — Multicultural Canada

minorities and ethnic groups
social issues related to ethnic groups

readings: Kelly, J. (1990). We are all in the Ojibway circle. In M. Ondaatje (Ed.), The Faber book of contemporary Canadian short stories. London/Boston: Faber and Faber. (pp.579–590); Cardinal, H. (1992). A Canadian — what the hell it’s all about. In D.D. Moses & T. Goldie (Eds.), An anthology of Canadian native literature in English. Toronto: Oxford University Press. (pp. 188–194)

12. Intercultural Communication

culture: products, practices, people, communities, perspectives
culture learning and the stages of acculturation
the intercultural speaker and intercultural competence

reading: Barrett, M., Byram, M., Lázár, I., Mompoint-Gaillard, P. and Philippou, S. (2014). Developing intercultural competence through education. Pestalozzi Series No. 3. Strasbourg: Council of Europe. Chapter 1: What is intercultural competence? (pp.13–17). Also available at: http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/pestalozzi/Source/Documentation/Pestalozzi3.pdf