| Description |
This comprehensive lecture series is designed to provide students of English with a foundational understanding of British history and civilisation, serving as an essential primer for further studies in British literature, culture, and linguistics.
Spanning from the earliest settlements to contemporary Britain, the course offers a sweeping overview of the key historical, political, economic, and cultural developments that have shaped the British Isles. In addition to the core narrative of British history, the course will explore the interconnected histories of regions that have had significant British influence, including Ireland, India, the West Indies, and Australia. This broader perspective will help illuminate the global impact of British colonial and post-colonial endeavours, and the complex legacies these relationships have left on the modern world.
Moreover, the course will instroduce core aspects of the modern UK & selected Commonwealth countries, e.g. geography, population, political system, legal system, education system, media, economy, and others. This will give students a well-rounded idea of life in the UK for their further studies and careers. |
