Introduction to
Anglo-American Culture
Part 1
British Culture
What is Culture?
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Art 藝術
Religion/Beliefs 宗教/ 迷信
Cities 城市
Climate 天時
Customs 風俗
Dance 舞蹈
Food 主食
Geography 地理
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Government 政府
History 史冊
Holidays 節日
Houses 屋宇
Literature 書籍
Music 音樂
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Any more?
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Where is Britain?
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Britain lies off the west
coast of mainland
Europe.
Britain (UK) is part of
the European Union
(yellow).
What is “Britain”?
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“Great Britain” is the
name of just the single
large island – made up
of England, Scotland,
and Wales.
“Great” is used to
distinguish it from
Brittany, which is in
France.
What is “Britain”?
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The United Kingdom is
the name for England,
Scotland, Wales, and
Northern Ireland.
This is a “political”
name for those
countries ruled from
London.
What is “Britain”?
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The British Isles is the
name for ALL of the
islands, including the
Republic of Ireland.
The British Climate
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Very variable – changes so frequently that it
is difficult to forecast.
Britain does not experience “extreme”
weather. Not “very” hot – not “very” cold.
Summers generally cool. Winters mild
Does not rain all the time. September to
January are wettest.
4 distinct seasons
The British Climate: Rainfall
The British Climate: Winter
The British Climate:Summer
Landscape
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Mountains in
the North and
West.
Generally flat –
rolling
pastures
Scottish Highlands
The Midlands
North Wales
Lake District
Lake District
Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Moors
Peak District
Dartmoor
Cornwall
Cotswolds
Home Counties
London -The Thames River