Civilization of the Language: Anglo-American Civilization

 Course: Civilization of the Language               Teacher in charge: Mrs. Zerigui Naima

Grade level: L3 Students of English                  Teaching Method: Lectures                                Time Allotment: 1h30/ week                    

                                                                          Introduction

By definition, civilization usually refers to the study of the history of certain nations from different aspects.  Civilization in particular is ‘’a complex culture" shared by large numbers of humans encompassing a variety of common elements including cities, religious, political, military, and social institutions; writing, and significant artistic and intellectual activities. As major models of Western Civilization, the Anglo-American civilizations would be significant to be studied objectively on account of its eventful and informative history, but most importantly of its intellectual and technological achievements.

                                                                            Description

This course aims to introduce for the Third year students LMD the Anglo-American Civilization(s) in the Nineteenth in a comprehensive manner. For the sake of clarity and comprehensiveness, and because of the shortage of time, it is agreed to teach each of these civilizations separately; the first semester is dedicated for the British themes while the second for the American ones. It should be acknowledged that this module aims not only to chronicle major dates and events, but also to display the link between and demonstrate how these past events had contributed to shape the current modern developments in both countries.  

This course is meant as a close study of the basic concepts, history and social system and political institutions of both Britain and the US from the late 18th century to the late 19th century. It is designed to provide third year students with an understanding of the composition of socity, structures of power and authority in 19th century Britain as well as America, through the issues which are raised: The Victorian era and its developments; the scientific and technological advancements, the Industrial Revolution in England and the US, the British empire, Darwinism and the Anglican church, the English/American social and political structures, the Great Awakenings and the religious sects in the USA,  and British-American relations after independence and its impact on the Franco-American ties (Impressment acts, the Jay treaty, Jefferson's 1807 Embargo and the 1809 Non-Intercourse Act, the 1812 War, the XZW Affair ..), the partisan factions and their impact on US governments' policies and other related issues to the legacy and also failures of the first five presidents, from Washington  to Monroe.

                                                                                Aims & Objectifs

By the end of the second semester, students need to be made well aware of the major dates and events which have shaped British and American nations’ history, culture, and character. They will hopefully be able to evaluate the historical evolution of Britain/ USA from agrarian to industrial nations , and even survey the democratic institutions and their roles in government;