《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（上册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 1 Unit 02 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom Ⅱ

The United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United KingdomⅡ DIEU ET MON DROIT

The United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland Unit 2 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom II

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: ·爱尔兰共和军 ·北爱和平协议 ·复活节起义 ·新芬党 ·自治法案

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: • 爱尔兰共和军 • 北爱和平协议 • 复活节起义 • 新芬党 • 自治法案

Focal points A brief introduction to Northern Ireland The colonial history of Ireland -The Home Rule Bill -The Easter Rising of 1916 -The religious conflicts between the Irish and British Various conflicts in Northern Ireland The British and Irish governments working together to find a practical solution to the conflicts in Northern Ireland

Focal Points • A brief introduction to Northern Ireland • The colonial history of Ireland -The Home Rule Bill -The Easter Rising of 1916 -The religious conflicts between the Irish and British • Various conflicts in Northern Ireland • The British and Irish governments working together to find a practical solution to the conflicts in Northern Ireland

The Unit Is divided into Four Sections I.A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland II.The Colonial History of Ireland III.Various Conflicts in Northern Ireland IV.The British and Irish Governments Working Together to Find a Solution to the Conflicts

The Unit Is Divided into Four Sections I. A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland II. The Colonial History of Ireland III. Various Conflicts in Northern Ireland IV. The British and Irish Governments Working Together to Find a Solution to the Conflicts

I.A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland Northern Ireland (often called Ulster )the smallest of the four nations; Mostly rural with low hills and a rugged coastline; Active and rich cultural life: Living standards comparatively low and crime also very low; Some trouble in its economy

I. A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland • Northern Ireland (often called Ulster ): the smallest of the four nations; • Mostly rural with low hills and a rugged coastline; • Active and rich cultural life; • Living standards comparatively low and crime also very low; • Some trouble in its economy

A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland Left:Map of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Right:map of Northern Ireland Ind U Alliance Foyle East SDLP SCOTLAND 2 34 Belfas North REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (EIRE) ENGLAND

A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland Left: Map of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Right: map of Northern Ireland

I.A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland Belfast,old and new Landscape and Giant's Causeway

I. A Brief Introduction to Northern Ireland Belfast, old and new Landscape and Giant’s Causeway

II.The Colonial History of Ireland ·The Home Rule Bill The Easter Rising of 1916 。The Sinn Fein Party Partition of Ireland in 1921 Religious conflicts between the Irish and the British

II. The Colonial History of Ireland • The Home Rule Bill • The Easter Rising of 1916 • The Sinn Fein Party • Partition of Ireland in 1921 • Religious conflicts between the Irish and the British

The Home Rule Bill On 11,April 1912,the Prime Minister introduced the Third Home Rule Bill,allowing more autonomy than its two predecessors. The Bill was finally passed in 1914,but the process was overtaken by the First World War and was suspended for the duration of the war

The Home Rule Bill • On 11, April 1912, the Prime Minister introduced the Third Home Rule Bill, allowing more autonomy than its two predecessors. • The Bill was finally passed in 1914, but the process was overtaken by the First World War and was suspended for the duration of the war

The Home Rule Bill Edward Carson and 470,000 Unionists in the North of Ireland signed the Solemn League and Covenant in September,1912. In this document,they declared that they would use any means necessary to prevent the introduction of Home Rule in Ireland

The Home Rule Bill Edward Carson and 470,000 Unionists in the North of Ireland signed the Solemn League and Covenant in September,1912. In this document, they declared that they would use any means necessary to prevent the introduction of Home Rule in Ireland