Understanding American Culture
Understanding American Culture is a 6 part series that consists of 2-hour workshops that provide guiding information, so you can better understand American Culture, adjust to life in America and communicate constructively with Americans in all aspects.
This workshop series will provide answers and guidance about the following points:
Part 1
• Explanations on American Worldviews
o American time sense is futuristic
o American sense of nature involved mastery
o American sense of human nature
o American social sense is individualistic
o America’s emphasis on “doing”
• Explanations of “The American Dream” — what is it really?
Part 2
• General ideas about American Culture
o American values and assumptions
o The communicative style of Americans
o Ways of reasoning — American style
o Differences in customs
Part 3
• Specifics Aspects of American Life
o Politics
o Family Life
o Education
o Religion
o The media (newspapers/TV/radio/magazine, etc.)
o Social relationships
o Racial and ethnic diversity
o Male-female relationships
o Sports and recreation
o Driving
o Shopping
o Personal hygiene
o Getting things done in organizations
o Behavior in public places
o Studying
o Business
Part 4
• A resource guide to really understanding American people
o Understanding where do Americans come from
o Understanding social classes
o Understanding lifestyle distinctions
Part 5
• Recommendations of ways to cope with Cultural Differences
o Some helpful ideas
• Expectations
• Personal characteristics
• Traits and situations
• Culture shock and stages of adjustments
• Describe – interpret – evaluate
Part 6
• Activities for learning about American Culture
o Asking questions
o Learning and Practicing Local English
o Field Trips
o Talking with Experienced Foreigners
o Conversation circles with locals
o Keeping a journal (paper vs. electronic)
o Learning the names of local and institutional VIPs (VIP=Very Important People or Person)
o Read and reflect
Since Understanding American Culture is a 6 part series that consists of 2-hour workshops, the different parts will be scheduled throughout the semester.
Price : $15
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