內容簡介
本書是為高等教育自學考試英語專業組編的一套教材中的一種,這本教材是根據專業考試計畫,從造就和選拔人才的需要出發,按照全國高等教育自學考試指導委員會頌布的《英語國家概況自學考試大綱》的要求,結合自學考試的特點,組織高等院校一些專家學者集體編寫而成的。本教材是供個人自學、社會助學和國家考試使用的。是一本非常實用的英語教材。
設定本課程的目的是為了使英語專業專科學生了解主要英語國家的文化,地理,歷史,經濟和政治等方面的概況;了解主要英語國家的文化傳統,風俗習慣和社會生活的其他有關情況。
作品目錄
Part one
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Chapter 1 Land and People
chapter 2 The Origins of a Nation(5000BC-AD1066)
Chapter 3 The Shaping of the Nation(1066-1381)
Chapter 4 Transition to the Modern Age(1455-1688)
Chapter 5 The Rise and Fall of the British Empire(1688-1900)
Chapter 6 The Economy
Chapter 7 Government and Administration
Chapter 8 Justice and the Law
Chapter 9 Social Affairs
Chapter 10 Cultural Affairs
Part Two
The Republic of Ireland
Chapter 11 Geography and History
Chapter 12 Ireland Today
Part Three
The United States of America
Chapter 13 Geography
Chapter 14 Population,Race and Ethnic Groups
Chapter 15 American History(I)(1600-1900)
Chapter 16 American History(I)(1900-1945)
Chapter 17 American History(III)(1945-1980)
Chapter 18 The Economy
Chapter 19 Political Institutions
Chapter 20 Education
Chapter 21 Literature,Architecture and Music
Chapter 22 Holidays and Festivals
Part Four
Canada
Chapter 23 Geography and History
Chapter 24 The Economy
Chapter 25 Govenment and Politics
Chapter 26 Society and Culture
Part Five
Australia
Chapter 27 Land and People
Chapter 28 Australian History(I)Australia to Federation
Chapter 29 Australian History(II)Australia Since Federation
Chapter 30 The Economy
Chapter 31 Govenment and Politics
Chapter 32 Society and Culture
Part Six
New Zealand
Chapter 33 The Making of New Zealand
Chapter 34 New Zealand Today