Understanding American Culture

International students and scholars (and their spouses) at Baltimore-area universities are invited to join a six-week course, Understanding American Culture. 

The course (not for academic credit, no assignments) will cover selected topics of life in America such as Employment Practices, Home Visits and Hospitality, Dating and Marriage, etc. These will be addressed broadly with discussion of what that aspect of life looks like in the United States. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, discuss, as we have fun along the way! The end of each lesson includes a Christian perspective/message, with the Bible as the reference point.

When: Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, October 19 through December 7.  You can attend any meetings that you are available.
Simple dinner will be provided, so you can eat and listen at the same time :)

Where: International House on 2810 N. Calvert St.

​Speaker: Dr. Beau Miller

Date	Topic
Oct 19	​Distinctives of American Culture: Classic Americana; American Traditions; What makes Americans unique.
Oct 26	​Employment Practices: Interviewing; employee compensation and benefits; organizational  relationships; vacation time and types of leave.
Nov 2	​No meeting
Nov 9	​Home Visits and Hospitality: Understanding visits to people’s homes; enjoying meals together; inviting Americans to your home.
Nov 16	​Government and Politics: Principles behind American government; understanding basic government structures and functions; political parties and agendas.
Nov 23	No meeting, Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30	Sports and Associated Idioms: Understanding the major American sports; how sports influence culture; sport-related idioms.
Dec 7	Dating and Marriage: Understanding how Americans approach courtship; engagement; weddings; marriage and family; recent trends in marriage.

​Understanding American Culture is not a formal, nor academic course. No worries—no required homework! Yet, this will be a time to learn, have fun, and meet nice people. Topics will be addressed not by an “expert” in the subject, yet simply by one who has over 50 years of experience in the culture.

This course is sponsored by China Friends Baltimore and RUF International