Speaking in a Cultural Context

Catalog description

or permission of instructor. A course designed to compare and contrast world cultures to various aspects of American culture. Relying on student participation, magazine articles, and newspaper reports, the course will include daily discussions related to political topics, sociological debates, and current, local, state, and national events. Students will read aloud, listen to the radio news, share music, practice telling stories and jokes, learn about life cycle celebrations and traditional foods, discuss sports, and research American hobbies. The course will address holidays, schooling, the legal system, nutritional labels, consumer products, and how to avoid confusion with unfamiliar customs and rituals.