Teacher: Dr Leila Djafri, MCA, Department of English, Batna 2 University

Level: Master 1 Language and Culture.

Course aims and objectives: By the end of the academic year, students are expected :

-to be familiar with the evolution of the various British  political institutions through history.

-to undestand how did the British political system pass from an absolute monarchy into a parliamentary system.

-to be aware of the so many religious struggles Britain witnessed and the impact they had on its monarchs and citizens as well.

-to have a detailed information about the ebbs and flows in the history of the trade unions.

-to understand the reasons and the effects of the British imperialism.

As for the long term objectives, the students need to develop their critical thinking in a way they will read history with a critical eye.

They  also need to be passionate about history and to be motivated  to gain more knowledge through further readings.