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: Monday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, September 9 through October 14.  
A simple dinner will be provided, so you can eat and listen at the same time :)
You can attend any classes that you are available or interested in.
Where: International House (basement level) on 2810 N. Calvert St.

​Speaker: Dr. Beau Miller

Date	Topic
Sept 9	​Distinctives of American Culture: Classic Americana; American traditions; What makes Americans unique.
Sept 16	​Home Visits and Hospitality: Understanding visits to people’s homes; enjoying meals together; inviting Americans to visit with you.
Sept 23	​​Government and Politics: Principles behind American government; understanding basic government structures and functions; political parties and agendas.​
Sept 30	Holiday Celebrations and Regional/Cultural Differences within the USA
Oct 7	Dating and Marriage: Understanding how Americans approach courtship; engagement; weddings; marriage and family; recent trends in marriage.
Oct 14	​Employment Practices: Interviewing; employee compensation and benefits; organizational  relationships; vacation time and types of leave.

Understanding American Culture is not a formal, nor academic course.  Yet, the meetings will be a time to learn, have fun, and meet nice people. Topics will be addressed not by an “expert” in the subject,  simply by one who has over 50 years of experience in the culture.

This course is sponsored by China Friends Baltimore and RUF International