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Introduction to Anglo-American Culture
Part 1
British Culture
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What is Culture?
Art 藝術 Religion/Beliefs 宗教 / 迷信 Cities 城市 Climate 天時 Customs 風俗 Dance 舞蹈 Food 主食 Geography 地理
Government 政府 History 史冊 Holidays 節日 Houses 屋宇 Literature 書籍 Music 音樂
Any more?
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Where is Britain?
Britain lies off the west coast of mainland Europe.
Britain (UK) is part of the European Union (yellow).
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What is “Britain”?
“Great Britain” is the name of just the single large island – made up of England, Scotland, and Wales.
“Great” is used to distinguish it from Brittany, which is in France.
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What is “Britain”?
The United Kingdom is the name for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
This is a “political” name for those countries ruled from London.
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What is “Britain”?
The British Isles is the name for ALL of the islands, including the Republic of Ireland.
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The British Climate
Very variable – changes so frequently that it is difficult to forecast.
Britain does not experience “extreme” weather. Not “very” hot – not “very” cold.
Summers generally cool. Winters mild Does not rain all the time. September to
January are wettest. 4 distinct seasons
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The British Climate: Rainfall
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The British Climate: Winter
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The British Climate:Summer
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Landscape
Mountains in the North and West.
Generally flat – rolling pastures
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Scottish Highlands
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The Midlands
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North Wales
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Lake District
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Lake District
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Yorkshire Dales
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Yorkshire Moors
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Peak District
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Dartmoor
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Cornwall
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Cotswolds
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Home Counties
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London -The Thames River