英美概况1

1. In this first class I stated the objective or goal of studying American Culture. What is that goal?

Increase awareness and understanding of the United States of America.

2. What are the 5 requirements that I gave you for this class?

①You must be present for class and you must arrive ON TIME.②You attitude

during class will be reflected in your final grade. If you talk or sleep, your grade will suffer. ③ALL MOBILES PHONES MUST BE POWERED OFF DURING CLASS!④You are required to keep a notebook of notes taken during the lectures, and it should include any assignments that you turn in that are returned to you, as well as any handout material.⑤Every paper you hand in MUST have your Chinese name (in Pinyin), your English name, AND your student ID number. If these are not included you will NOT receive a grade.

3. Know the “Certain inalienable right” stated in the beginning of the “Declaration of Independence.”独立宣言(3 rights)

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

4. What is the definition of culture? What is “cultural pluralism”?

Culture of the way of a group of people developed over time and passed down from generation to generation.

Cultural pluralism: accepting more than one culture

5. Study and learn the definition of “individual freedom”that most Americans believe in.

By freedom, Americans mean the desire and ability of all individuals to control their own destiny without outside interference from the government, ruling noble class, the church or any other recognized authority.

6. Be able to name the 6 traditional beliefs and values of Americans and know the “price” for each one.

①Individual Freedom ②Self-reliance ③Equal Opportunity ④Competition ⑤Material Wealth ⑥Hard Work

7. Be able to list at least 10 tourist of interest and give their location (which state they are in).

①Statue of Liberty---New York ②Yellowstone National park---Wyoming ③China Town---Indiana （Chicago）④Hollywood---California

⑤The White House---Washington D.C. ⑥Mount Rushmore ---North Dakota

⑦The Golden Gate Bridge---California ⑧Niagara Falls---New York

⑨Disney Land---California 10 Waikiki （beach）---Hawaii

New York city---New York Las Vegas---California

8. Be able to list 6 symbols of America.

①Yellowstone National park, ②eagle, ③Statue of Liberty, ④Uncle Sam, ⑤White House, ⑥the Golden Gate Bridge, ⑦The Lincoln Memorial,

9. Review the notes on the movie, “The Patriot”. Know the year, the setting, main character, nations fighting and why, purpose of the war and which war. Year: 1763 Setting:

Main character: Benjamin Martin, Gabriel Martin, Col. William Tavington

Reason:

Purpose of the war:

Which war: independence war