Civilisation of the Target Language Grps : 7,8

This course is designed to improve students' knowledge of the English language through British and American history.  

Civilization of the Target Language Grps 4,5,6

Civilization of the target Language Groupps: 1,2,3

The course material is broken down into twenty-eight courses, each of which is taught using a sequence of lessons intended to help students absorb the ideas and material. Learning activities that incorporate practical application of these concepts and topics reinforce this integration. This course aims to give students of English a thorough, illustrated introduction to British and American culture and civilization. Its main topics (History, Education, Religion, Welfare, Economy, and Other Themes) are given in an easy-to-understand English language.


General objectives: 

-Improve students' knowledge of the English language through British culture and history

 -Improve students' knowledge of the English language through American culture and history


The purpose of this subject is to provide first year students at the department of English (Groups 5 and 1), at Batna 2 University, with a comprehensive, and an illustrated introduction to British and American cultures and civilizations. The central feature turns around History presented in a simple and accessible English.

The subject is basically divided into 14 learning units (Courses) in the first semester which sheds light on British history. The second Semester is concerned with American history. Each course is covered through teaching sequences and consolidated by learning activities designed to assimilate the topics and concepts covered. Homework and further reading are suggested for each course to invite students widen their knowledge.