Introduction to Anglo-American Culture

Part 1

British Culture

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?

Where is Britain?

Britain lies off the west coast of mainland Europe.

Britain (UK) is part of the European Union (yellow).

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.

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.

What is “Britain”?

The British Isles is the name for ALL of the islands, including the Republic of Ireland.

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

The British Climate: Rainfall

The British Climate: Winter

The British Climate:Summer

Landscape

Mountains in the North and West.

Generally flat – rolling pastures

Scottish Highlands

The Midlands

North Wales

Lake District

Lake District

Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Moors

Peak District

Dartmoor

Cornwall

Cotswolds

Home Counties

London -The Thames River