WESTERN CULTURE AND SOCIETY (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: identify essential characteristics of Western culture and society; explain the important historical events in the formation of UK, USA, and Australia as a country; appraise the significant Western values that affect the well-being of the world; compare the essential characteristics of a selected Western culture and society to another.

Topics:

1. Introduction to the Course
2. British, American, and Australian Cultures
3. UK: Geographical Aspect
4. UK: National Anthem, History
5. UK: The Monarch & the Parliament
6. UK: Voting System
7. UK: Current Issues (1)
8. UK: Current Issues (2)
9. UK: Food Presentation
10. UK: Arts & Modern Culture
11. US: Geographical Aspect
12. US: National Anthem, History
13. US: Government
14. US: Electoral College
15. US: Current Issues (1)
16. US: Current Issues (2)
17. US: Food Presentation
18. US: Arts & Modern Culture
19. Australia: Geographical Aspect
20. Australia: National Anthem, History, Government
21. Australia: Current Issues (1)
22. Australia: Current Issues (2)
23. Australia: Food Presentation
24. Australia: Arts & Modern Culture
25. Overview and Final Project Presentation
26. Final Project Presentation