Бакалавриат 2025/2026

Научно-исследовательский семинар "Индия, Австралия, Южная Африка: культурное влияние и исторические вызовы"

Статус: Курс по выбору (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)

Кто читает: Школа иностранных языков

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Цыгунова Мария Михайловна

Язык: английский

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is tailored to 1st-year undergraduates majoring in foreign languages and intercultural communication, though it may be of interest to students of other majors. The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge and skills connected to the history and heritage of Australia, India, and South Africa. Thus, the course encourages students to step outside the usual perspective of English-speaking countries. The course is comprised of scientific research seminars and is an elective. "History and Culture of Australia, India, South Africa" combines various activities designed to establish the context for students’ understanding of the subject. Those include discussions, quizzes, projects, etc..Throughout the course, three sections will be covered.– Section 1: India – The given section includes the following topics: Introduction to the course. India’s portrait. History - Prehistory and the Beginnings / The Classical and Medieval Period / The Early Modern Period History - The Freedom Struggle / India after Independence Culture, religion, society - Mythology and Epics / Hinduism, Celebration, Cultural Appropriation / Literary image (might be realised with the “Language Diversity” sections) Culture, religion, society - Bollywood and Representation in Film / Fashion and Music / Cuisine and Its Influence Language Diversity - Language Diversity and Writing Systems in India / Hinglish and Indian English / Sanskrit Revision and discussion India projects– Section 2: Australia – The given section includes the following topics: Introduction to Australia. Australia’s portrait. History - From the first exploration to the National Reconstruction History - Making modern Australia Culture, religion, society - Aboriginal Australians and Culture: The First People Culture, religion, society - Food Culture / The Arts / Wicca in Australia Culture, religion, society - Literature, cultural institutions and sports / Famous Australians Language Diversity - Australian English and national identity, British influence: from Origin to Originality Australia projects– Section 3: South Africa – The given section includes the following topics: Introduction to South Africa. South Africa’s portrait. History - From Pastoralism to Capitalism Expansion History - From Diamonds to Apartheid Unravel Culture, religion, society - Daily Life and Social Customs, Art and Music Culture, religion, society - Literature, Cultural Institutions and Sports Culture, religion, society - Russian and South African communication: 300 Years of Cultural Exchange Language Diversity - Languages’ Melting Pot: Introduction to Language Policy Final projects