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8/11
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We brainstorm on the board, what do you think of when you hear the words Great Britain, United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Wales, Norhtern Ireland?
Based on your knowledge and thoughts about Britain, what areas would you like us to cover in the country profile?
10/11
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Geography
Geography
or What is the United Kingdom?
or What is the United Kingdom?
Today's module is virtual as I'm home sick.
You have 4 tasks to do. They are to, individually, answer the following:
And lastly, explain the name and the origin of the design of the British flag in Elevfeedback to get attendance.
13/11
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British History - virtual
British History - virtual
I'm still home sick so these two moduls are virtual, sorry.
Commerce, agriculture and slavery
Watch the videos above. As you watch write 2 comprehension questions for each video.
When you have finished watching the videos, switch questions with your neighbor and answer the comprehension questions your neighbor wrote.
Post your answers (and the questions they answer) in Elevfeedback for attendance.
16/11
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The British Anthem
The British Anthem
- or What's in a song?
- or What's in a song?
What are the songs about? Tell in your own words.
What feeling do the songs give the listener?
Do this "National Anthem Quiz"
What is an adjective? Find out here.
Identify adjectives in the three songs (you find the lyrics here). Are they the same or different? What are the connotations of the words and what does that tell us about the message of the song(s)?
What does the anthem and the unofficial anthems tell us about how the Brits view themselves?
God Save the King by anonymous author (1745)
Land of Hope and Glory by A.C Benson (1902)
Rule Britannia by James Thomson (1740)
The British Empire
The British Empire
An empire on which the sun never sets
An empire on which the sun never sets
Did imperialism affect the British mindset?
The White Man's Burden by Rudyard Kipling (1899)
At the peak of its power the British Empire ruled 1/4 of the population of the globe.
90% of all countries have at some point been in some kind of conflict with Britain.
21/11
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22/11
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Postcolonial Britain
Postcolonial Britain
When you are told in the introduction that the author is “critical” of “imperial guilt”, what do you think that the text is going to be about?
What do you think could be meant by the claim in the title that “Britain made the modern world”?
We read: How Britain Made the Modern World, by Niall Ferguson.
An example of colonial heritage are the African Colonial Borders inherited from European colonizers. They are unchangeable and still to this day causes tension and even wars.
An example of colonial heritage are the African Colonial Borders inherited from European colonizers. They are unchangeable and still to this day causes tension and even wars.
Why do you think?
Why do you think?
Comprehension questions - individual
According to Niall Ferguson, what has happened to the British Empire – and why?
List the consequences of the British Empire according to Ferguson.
What does Ferguson mean when he says that “no one would claim that the record of the British Empire was unblemished”?
Discussion - in 6 groups, 1 topic/group, 5 min.
prepare to present your conclusion in class
In your opinion, what is the most positive contribution of the British Empire mentioned in the text?
Do the positive contributions justify or outweigh the blemished record of the British Empire? Why/why not?
English is one of the most widespread first languages in the world (after Mandarin and Spanish). Which types of English other than British and American have you heard? Do you consider some types of English more correct than others? Why/why not?
Choose a form of non-standard English or dialect. Find a clip of someone speaking that form of English. Present your clip(s) and explain how it differs most clearly from standard English (either American English or British English).
In the last century English has become the world’s no. 1 international language (or lingua franca). What factors other than the British Empire have contributed to this?
Will English at some point eclipse languages spoken by far fewer people, e.g. Danish? Why/why not?
Class in Britain
Class in Britain
We watch the documentary on the structure of the British social class system
What class are you? Take the test here
Classing Britain, why defining social status is so difficult
24/11
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27/11
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Education in Britain
Education in Britain
Individually, watch this video about the British School System and explain the words: state school, public school, boarders
We watch Boarding Schools - what are they like? Let's compare his final thoughts with the views of this social worker. What do you find?
The Crown - Paterfamilias - how (then) prince Charles ended up in a Scottish boarding school.
We look at Abolish private school? Does class and education go hand in hand? Let's discuss pros and cons.
We read and analyse Happiest day in your life by Penelope Lively (1978)
Uniforms are very common in British schools. They are used to build a sense of unity and school pride. Uniforms are also said to improve attendance rates and help students focus on their education.
30/11
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British Christmas
British Christmas
Christmas adds are a big thing in the UK, Let us watch some and analyse a bit.
Heathrow, M&S, IRN Bru, Sainsbury's, Woodie's
4/12
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5/12
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In groups, research and present (6/12).
5/12 is VIRTUAL.
What is typically British within your topic? Are there regional differences?
Customs & traditions
Foods & drinks
Stories, music & movies
Decorations
History
Christmas in the former colonies
6/12
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Presentations
Presentations
8/12
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Business Profile Britain
Business Profile Britain
How to characterize a business here
ASDA - Silke, Lizzi, Natalie
M&S -
Primark - Signe, Helene
Cadbury (extra text here)- Kalle, Arthur, Magne, William
Diageo
HSBC
Unilever
BP
Barbour - Alexander, Lucas, Oscar
Land Rover - Ahmed, Asger, Faizzan, Sohil
Triumph Motorcycles
Harrods - (extra text here) - Axel, Johan, Christian P, Oscar B
Soho House - Nina, Lærke
Jaguar - Noah, Bjørn, Aksel, Christian, Alexander
Present the company based on the model linked above, make sure to research not only the company's own website but find articles etc. The linked material on each company MUST also be discussed or somehow brought up in your presentation.
Present your PowerPoint to the class in January and hand in on Lectio by the 21/1.
11/12
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Time to work on your market products and stalls
How to make your Christmas market stall stand out - read here!
14/12
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The Snowman
The Snowman
- the ultimate British Christmas film
- the ultimate British Christmas film
8/1
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Time to work on your presentation.
How are words pronounced? Check it here.
Read this article The British consumer and make sure to refer to it with minimum ONE slide.
11/1
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16/1
17/1
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Brexit
Brexit
Brexit explained here
Do the 2 Pre-reading exercises.
Read: Brexit is a rejection of globalisation
Answer the comprehension questions.
18/1
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Business in Britain
Business in Britain
We watch this video on the forecast for British economy
Web quest: find the answers online
Britain's GDP?
The largest source of revenue for the United Kingdom?
Biggest industry/sector of the United Kingdom economy?
Which sector is the biggest source of income in the economy of the United Kingdom?
The country's largest single trading partner?
Top 3 imported commodities to the United Kingdom?
1/2
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Last time to work on your presentations. VIRTUAL
Last time to work on your presentations. VIRTUAL
Checklist:
Do you know how to pronounce all the words in your manuscript? Use Dictonary.com to make sure.
Is the PowerPoint looking sharp?
Have you checked the spelling in the PowerPoint?
Practice your manuscript. More than once!!!
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97% owned
97% owned
Documentary on the British monetary system
1/2
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Presentations - Business profiles - 15 minutes /group
Presentations - Business profiles - 15 minutes /group
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10:30 ASDA - Silke, Lizzi, Natalie
10:45 Primark - Signe, Helene
11:00 Cadbury - Kalle, Arthur, Magne, William
11:15 Barbour - Alexander, Lucas, Oscar
11:30 Cadbury - Arthur
12:10 Land Rover - Ahmed, Asger, Faizzan, Sohil
12:25 Harrods - Axel, Johan, Christian P, Oscar B
12:40 Soho House - Nina, Lærke
12:55 Jaguar - Noah, Bjørn, Aksel, Christian, Alexander
EXTRA Materials
EXTRA Materials
Christmas Tale by Charles Dickens
Scrooge
The Brexit debate here
How has Brexit effected the market?
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