Mixed objective/Subjective
test: on the date approved by Xunta de Facultade for the academic year 2019-20
(first opportunity January 2020). This date is not negotiable, except if the
student has another exam on the same day and at the same time. The dates for
submitting work must be adhered to; any circumstance which prevents a student
from fulfilling his/her obligations must be justified with appropriate
documents.
The equivalent of a 5 out of
10 is necessary in each section of the assessment in order to pass this
subject.
The July opportunity is not
intended for improving marks. Taking place on the date fixed in the academic
calendar, it will be based on the repetition of the parts(s) not already
passed, maintaining the same percentages. In July, the 5% for TGR tasks will be
incorporated into the mark for interactive tasks, resulting in 25% for the two
longer written tasks. The oral presentation will take place on the day of the
written exam in July. The printed material related to the presentation must be
handed in by 28th June 2020.
Topics for resit tasks will be announced on
Moodle. Note that resit tasks must be submitted by 5th June 2020. Penalties will be applied for
late submission.
Students will obtain a
"no presentado" (absent from assessment) if they do not attend the
written exam and if they do not hand in 50% of the required practical work.
Students who fail the first
opportunity and do not attend the second opportunity in July will receive
SUSPENSO --fail--.
Students who are officially
registered as part time, as stipulated in the regulations of this University,
will be assessed in either of the opportunities according to the same criteria
specified for the second opportunity. Students in this situation should contact
the teachers at the beginning of the semester.
December exam (final exam
brought forward): assessment according to the criteria specified for the July
opportunity.

Learning outcomes	Study programme competences
Students will deal with: the importance of history and culture in the development of literature, language and society in English-speaking countries. primary and secondary sources, learning to compare, contrast and analyze critically. awareness of the reasons for cultural differences, behaviour and mentalities. linking their knowledge of this subject with other subjects in the curriculum. writing texts/summaries adequately. explaining their ideas for the benefit of their classmates. appreciating that culture and history are closely connected to the literature and the development of a language.	A2 A6 A11 A15 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21	B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8	C3

Topic	Sub-topic
1. Introduction and commentary of the programme	1.1. Commentary of the programme, method, deadlines, assessment, etc.
2. Summary of the history of the British Isles	2.1. Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings
	2.2. The Norman Conquest and its cultural consequences
	2.3. Wales: Under English domination
	2.4. Scottish independence; Bannockburn 1314
	2.5.. The Tudors;how they came to rule: the bones of a King under the carpark 2.5.1. The Invincible Armada
	2.6. The trial of Charles I, the Republic, and the Restoration of the monarchy
	2.7. Industrial Revolution; the Victorian period; the empire
	2.8. WWI; WWII
3. Summary of the history of the United States	3.1. Early America
	3.2. The colonial period
	3.3. The road to independence
	3.4. Slavery
4. Physical geography of the British Isles	4.1. Climate
	4.2. Geographical features; the island mentality
5. Physical geography of the USA	5.1. Climate
	5.2. Geographical features
6. The constitution of the UK	6.1. Government
	6.2. Elections; the role of the monarchy ; the Abdication Crisis 1936
7. The constitution of the USA	7.1. Government
	7.2. Elections; the role of the president
8. Foreign affairs	8.1. The UK vs. EU; Brexit 8.2. UK's Special Relationship with the USA
9. British art, artists and cultural context.	British 18th- and 19th-century painters; Sources of cultural inspiration.

Methodologies / tests	Competencies	Ordinary class hours	Student’s personal work hours	Total hours
Introductory activities	A15 A17 B8	2	0	2
Document analysis	A11	2	10	12
Workbook	A2 A11 A19 A20 A21	5	20	25
Research (Research project)	A6 A18 B1 B6 C3	1	8	9
Mixed objective/subjective test	A2 A11 B7	2	10	12
Summary	A15 B4	2	10	12
Guest lecture / keynote speech	A17	18	18	36
ICT practicals	B3 C3	10	18	28
Events academic / information	B5 B8	2	2	4

Personalized attention		10	0	10

(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies	Description
Introductory activities	Commentary on the programme; deadlines for work; norms; expectations.
Document analysis	Analysis of a wide variety of primary and secondary sources
Workbook	Varied texts for reading as support for learning. Internet sources.
Research (Research project)	Review of a book related to the course content.
Mixed objective/subjective test	Written exam: short answers; short commentaries; identification of significant elements
Summary	Summaries are to be made of written material and Internet sources so as to demonstrate understanding, and that the student can make the connection between different aspects.
Guest lecture / keynote speech	Whole class sessions: explanations, guidance, recommendations for private study; student participation is encouraged
ICT practicals	How to access materials and sources through Internet. Study and critical evaluation of such sources
Events academic / information	Attendance and participation in the guest lectures organized in the Faculty. Brief summaries of content may be required.

Methodologies	Competencies	Description	Qualification
Research (Research project)	A6 A18 B1 B6 C3	The project will be carried out in pairs. Only in exceptional cases and with the teachers' consent may the project be done individually. The project will consist of a critical analysis and assessment of the positive and/or negative contribution of an event or person (no longer living) to English-speaking culture and society. The project should NOT be a mini-biography, list of accomplishments, history brochure, etc. (i.e. Wikipedia-type information). The project task will consist of: (i) an oral presentation to be done in class (dates to be published on Moodle); (ii) a 500-word abstract, including five keywords and a bibliography of all sources used (print and electronic); (iii) a print-out of the Powerpoint used for the presentation. Specific details and instructions will be provided in class and on Moodle. Students should be aware that the faculty uses a computer programme (Turnitin) to detect plagiarism (i.e. copying the work of others, whole or in part, including copying and pasting), and the use of work handed in previously by the same student or by another student for a different subject or purpose. Any evidence of plagiarism will result in a zero mark for the project assignment.	25
Mixed objective/subjective test	A2 A11 B7	Written exam: short answers; short commentaries; identification of significant elements , objects, historical and cultural documents, paintings, geographical features.	50
ICT practicals	B3 C3	-Analysis of primary and secondary sources via Internet /and/or photocopies. Study and critical evaluation of such materials. Some of the tasks completed in the TGR classes will be collected for assessment. TGR tasks: 5% -Two longer written tasks based on Interactive sessions (topics and characteristics announced on Moodle) will be handed in by 31.10.2019 (A), by 14:00, and by 5.12.2019 (B), by 14:00. Interactive tasks: 20% Late submission: 25% penalty See note on plagiarism above.	25

Assessment comments
Mixed objective/Subjective test: on the date approved by Xunta de Facultade for the academic year 2019-20 (first opportunity January 2020). This date is not negotiable, except if the student has another exam on the same day and at the same time. The dates for submitting work must be adhered to; any circumstance which prevents a student from fulfilling his/her obligations must be justified with appropriate documents. The equivalent of a 5 out of 10 is necessary in each section of the assessment in order to pass this subject. The July opportunity is not intended for improving marks. Taking place on the date fixed in the academic calendar, it will be based on the repetition of the parts(s) not already passed, maintaining the same percentages. In July, the 5% for TGR tasks will be incorporated into the mark for interactive tasks, resulting in 25% for the two longer written tasks. The oral presentation will take place on the day of the written exam in July. The printed material related to the presentation must be handed in by 28th June 2020. Topics for resit tasks will be announced on Moodle. Note that resit tasks must be submitted by 5th June 2020. Penalties will be applied for late submission. Students will obtain a "no presentado" (absent from assessment) if they do not attend the written exam and if they do not hand in 50% of the required practical work. Students who fail the first opportunity and do not attend the second opportunity in July will receive SUSPENSO --fail--. Students who are officially registered as part time, as stipulated in the regulations of this University, will be assessed in either of the opportunities according to the same criteria specified for the second opportunity. Students in this situation should contact the teachers at the beginning of the semester. December exam (final exam brought forward): assessment according to the criteria specified for the July opportunity.

Basic	McDowall, David (1989). An Illustrated History of Britain. London: Longman O'Driscoll, James (2009). Britain for Learners of English. Oxford: O.U.P. Storry, Mike; & Peter Childs (1997). British Cultural Identities. London: Routledge Crowther, J. (1999). Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. Oxford: O.U.P. Egerton, Judy (1998). The British School. London: National Gallery Publications CORBISHLEY, MIKE, et al. (1998). THE YOUNG OXFORD HISTORY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND. OXFORD: O.U.P.
	CIA. The World Factbook. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/xx.html United States History. http://countrystudies.us/united-states/ United States Geography. http://countrystudies.us/united-states/geography.htm United States Economy. http://countrystudies.us/united-states/economy.htm United States Government. http://countrystudies.us/united-states/government.htm
Complementary	National Gallery, London (). http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/ .

Other comments
Regular attendance is very important for the study of this subject. Since some tasks for evaluation will be handed in during the practical classes, not attending implies forfeiting these marks.