英美文化概覽（簡體書）

《英美文化概覽》以英美文化對比為視角，涵蓋了英美國家的地理、歷史、語言、教育、文學、藝術、宗教、習俗、價值觀、體育、新聞傳媒、節假日等文化內容。

Chapter One Brief Introduction to the UK and the USA
1.Brief Introduction to the UK
1.1 Geography of the UK
1.2 History of the UK
1.3 Government of the UK
1.4 Economy of the UK
2.Brief Introduction to the USA
2.1 Geography of the USA
2.2 History of the USA
2.3 Government of the USA
2.4 Economy of the USA
Chapter Two The English Language
1.History of the English Language
1.1 Old English （450- 1100）
1.2 Middle English （1100- 1500）
1.3 Early Modern English （1500- 1800）
1.4 Late Modern English （1800- Present）
2.Differences Between British English and American English
2.1 Differences in Pronunciation
2.2 Differences in Spelling
2.3 Differences in Vocabulary
2.4 Differences in Grammar
3.Euphemism in English
3.1 Categorization of Euphemisms
3.2 Examples of English Euphemisms
4.Allusion in English
4.1 Biblical Allusion
4.2 Mythological Allusion
4.3 Historical Allusion
4.4 Literary Allusion
5.Origin and Meaning of English Names
5.1 Surnames
5.2 First Names
5.3 Middle Names
Chapter Three The Education System
1.Education System in the UK
1.1 Overview of the UK Education System
1.2 Primary Education
1.3 Secondary Education
1.4 Further Education
1.5 Higher Education
2.Education System in the USA
2.1 Overview of the US Education System
2.2 Preschool Education
2.3 Elementary Education
2.4 Secondary Education
2.5 Post-secondary/Higher Education
Chapter Four Literature
1.British Literature
1.1 Old and Medieval English Literature （5th-14th Century）
1.2 The English Renaissance （16th Century）
1.3 English Literature During the Period of Revolution and Restoration （17th Century）
1.4 The 18th Century
1.5 The Romantic Period
1.7 The 20th-century British Literature
2.American Literature
2.1 Colonial and Revolutionary Literature
2.2 The Literature of American Romanticism
2.3 The Age of Realism
2.4 American Modernism
2.5 The Rise of American Drama
2.6 Contemporary American Literature
Chapter Five Arts
1.Arts in the UK
1.1 Theatre
1.2 Music
1.3 Architecture
1.4 Opera
1.5 Dance
1.6 Painting and Sculpture
2.Arts in the USA
2.1 Music
2.2 Architecture
2.3 Theater
2.4 Visual Arts
2.5 Dance
2.6 Film
Chapter Six Religion
1.Reliaions in the UK
1.1 Christianity
1.2 Islam
1.3 Judaism
1.4 Buddhism
1.5 Hinduism
2.Religions in the USA
2.1 Christianitv
2.2 Judaism
2.3 Buddhism
2.5 Hinduism
Chapter Seven Traditions, Customs and Cultural Values
1.Traditions, Customs and Cultural Values in the UK
1.1 Greeting Etiquette
1.2 Table Manners
1.3 Dietary Habit
1.4 Pub Culture
1.5 Marriage Customs
1.6 Cultural Values
1.7 Superstitions
2.Traditions, Customs and Cultural Values in the USA
2.1 Greeting
2.2 Table Manners
2.3 Dress Codes
2.4 Marriage Traditions
2.5 Cultural Values
Chapter Eight Sports
1.British Sports
1.1 Football
1.2 Cricket
1.3 Golf
1.4 Tennis
1.5 Rugby
1.6 Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing
1.7 Boxing
1.8 Bowls
1.9 Fishing
1.10 University Boat Race
2.American Sports
2.1 Soccer
2.2 American Football
2.3 Baseball
2.4 Basketball
2.5 Ice Hockey
2.6 Motor Sports
2.7 Badminton
Chapter Nine Press and Media
1.Media-The Pulse of Pop Culture
1.1 Types of Media
1.2 Functions of Press and Media
1.3 Freedom and Responsibility of Press
2.Press and Media of the UK
2.1 The Broadcast Media: Television and Radio
2.2 British Newspapers
2.3 Periodicals and Magazines
2.4 News Agencies
3.Press and Media of the USA
3.1 The Broadcast Media: Television and Radio
3.2 American Newspapers
3.3 Periodicals and Magazines
3.4 News Agencies
Chapter Ten Festivals and Holidays
1.British Festivals and Holidays
1.1 New Years Day
1.2 St.Patricks Day
1.3 Good Friday
1.4 Easter Sunday
1.5 May Day
1.6 Spring Bank Holiday
1.7 Summer Bank Holiday
1.8 Guy Fawkes Day
1.9 Christmas Day
1.10 Boxing Day
2.American Festivals and Holidays
2.1 New Years Day
2.2 Martin Luther King Day
2.3 Washingtons Birthday
2.4 Memorial Day
2.5 Independence Day
2.6 Labor Day
2.7 Columbus Day
2.8 Veterans Day
2.9 Thanksgiving Day
2.10 Christmas Day
3.Other Special Days
3.1 Valentines Day
3.2 April Fools Day
3.3 Mothers Day
3.4 Fathers Day
3.5 Halloween