Результаты исследований обучающихся в проекте A Typical English House
Содержание
Авторы и участники проекта
Архитекторы
Психологи
Лингвисты
Тема исследования группы
The meaning of the famouse English proverb "My house is my castle"
Проблемный вопрос (вопрос для исследования)
Для группы "Лингвисты"
What's the difference between words "House" and "Home"?
Гипотеза исследования
We assume that the word house is used to talk about a building made for people or a family to live in.
The word home is used to talk about the family living in a house, or the familiar space inside a person's house, or the place someone was born or lived as a child.
Цели исследования
1. To get acquainted with the history of this English tradition.
2. To explore the character of the English people.
3. To comprehend the value of privacy for an Englishman.
4. To learn more about English culture.
Результаты проведённого исследования
About history As the Victorian suburban belt spread out around the Georgian developments, terraced housing continued for the poorer end of the market, but detached houses for the affluent, and semi-detached for the middle ranks. In the 1920s and 1930s the semi-detached became the favourite plan among speculative builders, but also those built by local councils for rental under the 1919 and later Housing Acts.
Speaking about the national character of the English, one can note the following features:
conservatism, pride, love of their home and pets. The English are very conservative. They have many customs and traditions. They distrust unusual things and like stability.
Their love of home is a symbol of personal independence. However, English people have a real passion for adventure. In the heart of every proud Englishman, there is always a beckoning call of the sea, a romantic craving for distant shores.
The English are considered a very curious nation. For example, in foreign countries, they like to try new cuisine. However, they will not cook new dishes at home, as they are very conservative.
The English are a bit sluggish but strong-spirited. They can easily bear cold and hunger, overcome pain and fear.
English people are extremely friendly and helpful. If you ask an Englishman how to get to the nearest library, he will be glad to show you the way using different “visual techniques”, repeating the same thing several times.
English people are hard working. They work extremely hard, but always find time for rest. Money is the idol of the English. Their first concern is to work hard to earn more.
In addition, the English have a great sense of humor. It is the ability to laugh at oneself. Humor is highly praised in Britain.
Privacy was invented in England. Privacy policy permeates all areas of public life in the UK.
The culture of the United Kingdom is rooted in the country’s long history. British culture is complicated yet straightforward, confusing yet interesting. For instance, the favorite national dish is an Indian curry and the driving is always on the left-hand side of the road. UK culture is heavily influenced by elements of its countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. As one of the world’s superpowers and one of the oldest sovereign nations, the UK has had a significant influence on the cultural practices and traditions of many countries across the globe including the US.
Вывод
We achieved all the goals of our reseach:
1. we have got acquainted with the history of this English tradition.
2. We have explored the character of the English people.
3. We have comprehended the value of privacy for an Englishman.
4. We have learned more about English culture.
Полезные ресурсы
An Englishman’s Home Is His Castle
