This course surveys aspects of the culture and civilization of other Anglophone countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland etc and draws comparisons among these countries.

The main aims-objectives of the course are for students to:

gain a deeper understanding of the civilizations and cultures Anglophone countries and apply this background knowledge when translating or interepreting.

Week 1: Overview of US history

Week 2: Political system and institutions of the US

Week 3: Traditions and customs in the US

Week 4: Symbols in the US

Week 5: Overview of the Civilization and Culture of Canada

Week 6: Overview of the Civilization and Culture of Australia & New Zealand

Week 7: Overview of the Civilization and Culture of Ireland

Week 8: Overview of the Civilization and Culture of South Africa

Week 9: Cultural elements of other Anglophone countries

Week 10: Cross-Cultural Comparisons

Week 11: Presentation of group assignments

Week 12: Presentation of group assignments

Week 13: Review of course material, feedback on group assignments

• Witschi, Ν. (2002) Companion to the Literature and Culture of the American West. Oxford: Blackwell 
• Mauk, D. & Oakland, J. (2014). American Civilization: An Introduction. London: Routledge.
• Extra material in the form of articles etc is provide in open eclass

The course is taught through interactive lectures. It involves the active participation of students in class discussion and activities. Ample opportunity for reflection is also given through cooperative learning activities. Students have the opportunity to sit in lectures delivered by experts in the field (and Erasmus+ visiting professors) on topics related to the course.

PPT, short videos, interactive activities, polls, slido quizes, etc.

Two required assignments:

a) Individual assignment (50% of the total course grade)

b) Oral group presentation (50% of the total course grade)