Topics for the graduation exam on the subject of English Civilisation

The United Kingdom

  1. General political, social, geographical facts and figures
  2. Literature: readings related to prominent figures/events of history
  3. Historical buildings and related historical events/figures
  4. Historical events: ancient times, early Middle Ages
  5. Historical events: Middle Ages
  6. State form, politics and political parties 
  7. The Parliament
  8. The election rules
  9. Sports, Animals in sport
  10. A prominent political figure
  11. Education- build-up, past, present issues; alternative education forms
  12. Social issues and traditions: British cuisine
  13. Social issues and traditions: Festivals, holidays and traditions
  14. Arts: the world of a British music era
  15. Geography: National parks and ecotourism
  16. Literature: a feminist writer
  17. Architecture: a prominent venue and related historical events/figures

The United States of America

  1. General political, social facts and figures
  2. Geographical differences
  3. Literature: readings related to prominent figures/events of history
  4. Historical event: the Great Depression
  5. Historical event: early history of the states
  6. Historical event: the Civil War
  7. Historical event: post-war period and role changes
  8. State form, politics and political parties 
  9. The Constitution- political, historical background
  10. Election rules and political parties- also: contrasting the Hungarian system 
  11. Recent and past political issues
  12. Sports, fraternities
  13. A prominent political figure
  14. A US President: related political and historical events
  15. Education- fraternities, universities
  16. Social issues and traditions: American cuisine, the history of fast food
  17. Social issues and traditions: Festivals and traditions
  18. Social issues: Immigration, Assimilation process- also: Hungarian links
  19. Social issues : Individualism, patriotism
  20. Arts: fashion and lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties, a relating reading
  21. Literature:  a reading related to a prominent writer/historical event

Canada

  1. General political, geographical, social figures and facts
  2. Immigration, life standards- also: Hungarian links
  3. The emergence of the nation
  4. Geographical differences