Other Cultures in English-Speaking Countries
Master's Programme in English Studies: Professional Applications & Intercultural Communication
Academic staff
José Francisco Fernández Sánchez
Course code:
70482112
Type:
Compulsory – Teaching and Research Itinerary (Module 2)
Approach to Education
Blended-learning (25%)
Term
Second
Classroom
Humanities Building II, classroom 12
Teaching period
8 – 28 May 2025
Teaching times
Wednesdays 16.00 – 21.00 (alternative days)
Thursdays 16.00 – 21.00 (alternative days)
Teaching guide
Other Cultures in English-Speaking Countries
Description
This course examines the situation of a group of countries that were former colonies of the British Empire. The aim is to provide the student with a broad scope with which to confidently face the analysis of global cultural phenomena related to the Anglophone world.
The course is divided into three thematic blocks:
Block I – Contemporary Ireland
‣ Recent history– from the decades of autarchy to the 'Celtic Tiger'
‣ Culture and identity matters
Block II – South African History and Society
‣ Recent history of South Africa
‣ Conflict and future prospects
Block III – Modern Australia
‣ A troubled past
‣ Postcolonial approaches to Australian society.
Other Cultures in English-Speaking Countries
