American cultural diversity
This course offers a brief overview of American culture as well as information for visitors. Special attention is given to American business culture. Authentic American source materials will be used. These include articles from American newspapers and magazines and American pedagogical texts. Films on videocassette are also available.
- Overview of America – 6 hrs
- American History
- Social Trends
- Current Attitudes and Conditions
- Travel – 6 hrs
- Airports
- Hotels and Sight- seeing
- Public Transportation
- Driving in America
- Work — 6 hrs
- American Office Etiquette
- Resumes
- Interview Skills
- American Styles of Meetings and Negotiations
- Services and Personal Care – 6 hrs
- Money Matters
- Shopping
- Medical Care
- Emergency Situations
- Free Time – 6 hrs
- Popular pastimes and hobbies – sport, restaurants, movies, etc
- Social Etiquette
- Typical American Conversation Topics