Understanding American Culture

Catalog description

This course is not for native speakers of English. In this course, students learn about American life on campus and in the town and region. Students will compare cultural perspectives from around the world. In addition, students will explore academic culture at SRU and learn to use the resources available at SRU. By exploring culture through a variety of activities, both in and outside of the classroom, students develop a repertoire of listening, speaking, reading and writing strategies for effective interactions in the U.S.