At the end of this course, the students; 1) will be able to discuss the relationship among American social, cultural, and political institutions, 2) will be able to comprehend texts on American culture.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is designed to introduce students to American life and values and their reflections in social, cultural, and political institutions. Topics may include identity, family life, traditions, educational systems, politics, religion, and business practices. The course will include readings which illustrate these topics.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Chapter 1: Introduction
2nd Week
Chapter 2: Traditional American Values and Beliefs
3rd Week
Chapter 3: The American Religious Heritage
4th Week
Chapter 4: The Frontier Heritage
5th Week
Chapter 5: The Heritage of Abundance
6th Week
Chapter 6: The World of American Business
7th Week
Midterm Exam
8th Week
Chapter 7: Government and Politics in the United States
9th Week
Chapter 8: Ethic and Racial Diversity in the United States
10th Week
Chapter 9: Education in the United States
11th Week
Chapter 10: How Americans Spend Their Leisure Time
12th Week
Chapter 11: The American Family
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Kearney Datesman, Maryann, et al., eds. The American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture. 3th ed. White Plains, NY: Pearson Education, 2005. (course textbook)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Practice,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
10
20
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
