The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. - 2013.

Abstract

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: a Manual for Country Studies is a teaching handout intended for students of foreign languages department, specialities “Language and Literature (English)”, “Philology. English and Oriental language and literature” and “Translation Studies”. The book aims at exploring the United Kingdom by giving the structured and detailed information about its history, geography, political and educational systems, welfare, holidays and traditions, national character and identity. The content of the book conforms to the requirements of the syllabus of “Country Studies: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” for senior students. It can be used by teachers of English at colleges and secondary schools, and by students of institutes, universities and other educational institutions.