I. Course Name
A Brief Survey of Britain and the US

II. Course Code

III. Credits and Academic Hours
2 credits and 32 academic hours

IV. Objectives
The course aims to broaden students’ knowledge about Britain and the USA, the two major English-speaking counties, to facilitate their learning of the target language, and to enhance their sensitivity to & tolerance of cultural diversity.

V. Prospective Students
The third-year English majors

VI. Teaching Schedule

VII. Reference Books
Zhu Yongtao, A Introductory Course to British & American Culture，Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
Lai Anfang, An Outline Introduction to Britain & America， Henan Education Publish House河南教育出版社

VIII. Evaluation
Course examination

IX. Notes
The instructor may adopt their own teaching materials.