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American Society and Culture 美国社会与文化 课程教案 Chapter One General Introduction I. Teaching Objectives On completion of this Chapter, students should be able to: 1. be clear about the course objectives and requirements 2. understand the concept and the contents of culture 3. know about the ethnic diversity of the American population, the patterns of immigration to the United States 4. try to make generalizations about Americans 5. have some idea of intercultural comparison and contrast II. The Points to Be Highlighted 1. Why study culture 2. The immense size and the population diversity of U.S. III. Teaching Approaches and Facilities Approaches: 1. Discussion 2. Task-based approach 3. Communicative approach Facilities: video clip; media classroom; IV. Background Information General introduction of the course Course arrangements and requirements; Composition of final score This is a lecture- and reading-based course designed to examine the main elements of American culture and society. The main skills required for this class are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and note-taking. Students will also be expected to participate in class discussions of the reading topics. Course Description: The goal of this course is to outline the general worldview of Americans by exploring relevant topics. In addition to standard topics such as geography, history and political structure, lectures will also focus on traditional values, ethnic diversity and assimilation, and modern social problems of American society. Students will have a weekly reading assignment and are expected to come to class ready to discuss the content of the readings. The lectures will clarify and expand upon the reading material, and students are expected to take careful notes during each lecture. In addition, selected films relating to various reading assignments will help to illustrate relevant topics and concepts concerning contemporary American life. Students are responsible for viewing the films,