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prime meridian GMT
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Map of Europe
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• Britain is situated in Western Europe an of Europe.
• It is separated from the European continent by the North Sea, the Strait of Dover and the English Channel.(P2.)
• England--- England is very important in the UK. Because the importance is so great that English people tend to use the word when they mean Britain. Many foreigners are often confused, so they follow suit.
Britain and Northern Ireland 4. England
• Which one is correct?
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• The British Isles---It is a group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe. The group consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands. Of all the islands, the largest one is called Great Britain. The second largest one is Ireland, which is to the west of Great Britain.
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Main Contents
1. The names 2. Geography 3. National anthem and flag 4. Climate 5. Natural resources
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1.The Names
1. The British Isles. 2. Britain (or Great Britain) 3. The U. K -- The United Kingdom of Great
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2. Geography I. Where is this country?
• Where exactly is it in Europe and in the world?
• What are the neighboring countries?
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Where is it in the world map?
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Classroom activities
• lecture • video/audio clips • discussion • presentation
Let’s work hard together and have fun!
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Lecture 1 General Introduction to Great Britain: (1) ----The land
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Map of Western Europe
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cUapKitalmcitaieps
Total area: 244,019 sq km
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II. physiographic features
lowland area: south & east highland area: north & west
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Maps of the United Kingdom
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• The United Kingdom---It’s the short form for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is the part of the British Isles ruled over by the Queen.
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Map of Europe
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• Britain--- It is the short form for Great Britain. Officially it should be the Great Britain.
• The island of Great Britain is divided into three parts: England in the south, Scotland in the north and Wales in the Southwest.
• To enhance your cultural awareness and lay a solid foundation for cross-cultural communication
• To improve your English listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities through classroom activities and after-class assignments
Ben Nevis (highest mountain on the island of Great Britain)
Lough Neagh (largest lake in the country)
A Brief Introduction to Britain and America
A Brief Introduction to Britain and America
• course aims • classroom activities • grading
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Course Aims
• To broaden your horizon and enlighten you on British and American society and culture