T5 Flashcards

Geographical, cultural and historical frameworks

1
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Countries with English as a Co-oficial language

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Ghana, India, Puerto Rico and Pakistan

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2
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Name of UK flag

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Union jack

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3
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UK type of government

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Constitutional monarchy. Elizabeth II head of state, reigns, the parliament (Boris Johnson) governs

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4
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Geographical elements of England

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Pennines and rivers Thames (London) and Mersey (Liverpool)

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5
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Geographical elements of Wales

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Cambrian mountains and rivers Dee and Towy

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6
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Geographical elements of Scotland

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Northern Highlands: Loch Ness

Lowlands: Edinburgh and Glasgow

Southern Uplands: Tweed and Clyde

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7
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Geographical elements of Northern Ireland

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Lough Neagh region.

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8
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What did happen in England in 11-14th Century?

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Conquers:

William the conqueror (England + Scotland)

Henry II (Ireland)

Edward I (Wales)

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9
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What did happen in England in 15-16th centuries?

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Tudor house + Henry VIII change religion to Protestant.

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10
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In what centuries did Act of Union happened?

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18-19th

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11
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When did happen the English civil war?

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17th century.

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12
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Uk cultural aspects to talk about

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Museums

Universities

Scientists

Music

Sports

Shakespeare

Gastronomy

Cinema

Festivities

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13
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USA government

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Federal Republic governed by the American Parliament (the Congress) composed by the Senate and the House of Representatives

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14
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USA flag

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50 stars = states

13 stripes = original colonies

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15
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When and where did Pilgrim fathers create first settlement?

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17th century in Jamestown

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16
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When did Declaration of independence happened?

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4th July 1776

17
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What happened in USA in 19th century?

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Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery.

1st war between unionists and federalists

18
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USA cultural aspects to talk about

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Melting pot

Universities

Inventions

Music

Art

Literature

Sports

Cinema

Festivities

19
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Introduction 5

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  • The limits of my language..”
  • Relevance of learning a FL- Open frontiers- global and integrative learning
  • Methodology= from translation to communication (Dell Hymes) Includes linguistic but also cultural
  • A.O.7
20
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What does Coral Elizondo say?

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‘DUA’ entails inclusion of all students removing barriers to participation and achievement.

21
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What does D.J. N. Durai say?

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English has achieved such a pivotal role today that no other language is likely to take its position in the foreseeable future.