Chapter One Brief Introduction to the UK and the USA
1. Brief Introduction to the UK
1.1Geography of the UK
1.2History of the UK
1.3Government of the UK
1.4Economy of the UK
2. Brief Introduction to the USA
2.1Geography of the USA
2.2History of the USA24
2.3Government of the USA30
2.4Economy of the USA35
Chapter Two The English Language
1. History of the English Language
1.1Old English (4501100)
1.2Middle English (11001500)
1.3Early Modern English (15001800)
1.4Late Modern English (1800Present)
2. Differences Between British English and American English
2.1Differences in Pronunciation
2.2Differences in Spelling
2.3Differences in Vocabulary
2.4Differences in Grammar
3. Euphemism in English
3.1Categorization of Euphemisms
3.2Examples of English Euphemisms
4. Allusion in English
4.1Biblical Allusion
4.2Mythological Allusion
4.3Historical Allusion
4.4Literary Allusion
5. Origin and Meaning of English Names
5.1Surnames
5.2First Names
5.3Middle Names
Chapter Three The Education System
1. Education System in the UK
1.1Overview of the UK Education System
1.2Primary Education
1.3Secondary Education
1.4Further Education
1.5Higher Education
2. Education System in the USA
2.1Overview of the US Education System
2.2Preschool Education
2.3Elementary Education
2.4Secondary Education
2.5Postsecondary/Higher Education
Chapter Four Literature
1. British Literature
1.1Old and Medieval English Literature (5th14th Century)
1.2The English Renaissance (16th Century)
1.3English Literature During the Period of Revolution and Restoration (17th Century)
1.4The 18th Century
1.5The Romantic Period
1.6The Victorian Age
1.7The 20thcentury British Literature
2. American Literature
2.1Colonial and Revolutionary Literature
2.2The Literature of American Romanticism
2.3The Age of Realism
2.4American Modernism
2.5The Rise of American Drama
2.6Contemporary American Literature
Chapter Five Arts
1. Arts in the UK
1.1Theatre
1.2Music
1.3Architecture
1.4Opera
1.5Dance
1.6Painting and Sculpture
2. Arts in the USA
2.1Music
2.2Architecture
2.3Theater
2.4Visual Arts
2.5Dance
2.6Film
Chapter Six Religion
1. Religions in the UK
1.1Christianity
1.2Islam
1.3Judaism
1.4Buddhism
1.5Hinduism
2. Religions in the USA
2.1Christianity
2.2Judaism
2.3Buddhism
2.4Islam
2.5Hinduism
Chapter Seven Traditions, Customs and Cultural Values
1. Traditions, Customs and Cultural Values in the UK
1.1Greeting Etiquette
1.2Table Manners
1.3Dietary Habit
1.4Pub Culture
1.5Marriage Customs
1.6Cultural Values
1.7Superstitions
2. Traditions, Customs and Cultural Values in the USA
2.1Greeting
2.2Table Manners
2.3Dress Codes
2.4Marriage Traditions
2.5Cultural Values
Chapter Eight Sports
1. British Sports
1.1Football
1.2Cricket
1.3Golf
1.4Tennis
1.5Rugby
1.6Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing
1.7Boxing
1.8Bowls
1.9Fishing
1.10University Boat Race
2. American Sports
2.1Soccer
2.2American Football
2.3Baseball
2.4Basketball
2.5Ice Hockey
2.6Motor Sports
2.7Badminton
Chapter Nine Press and Media
1. Media — The Pulse of Pop Culture
1.1Types of Media
1.2Functions of Press and Media
1.3Freedom and Responsibility of Press
2. Press and Media of the UK
2.1The Broadcast Media： Television and Radio
2.2British Newspapers
2.3Periodicals and Magazines
2.4News Agencies
3. Press and Media of the USA
3.1The Broadcast Media： Television and Radio
3.2American Newspapers
3.3Periodicals and Magazines
3.4News Agencies
Chapter Ten Festivals and Holidays
1. British Festivals and Holidays
1.1New Year's Day
1.2St. Patrick's Day
1.3Good Friday
1.4Easter Sunday
1.5May Day
1.6Spring Bank Holiday
1.7Summer Bank Holiday
1.8Guy Fawkes Day
1.9Christmas Day
1.10Boxing Day
2. American Festivals and Holidays
2.1New Year's Day
2.2Martin Luther King Day
2.3Washington's Birthday
2.4Memorial Day
2.5Independence Day
2.6Labor Day
2.7Columbus Day
2.8Veterans Day
2.9Thanksgiving Day
2.10Christmas Day
3. Other Special Days
3.1Valentine's Day
3.2April Fools' Day
3.3Mother's Day
3.4Father's Day
3.5Halloween
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