Understanding American Culture
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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, October 9 through November 13. You can attend any meetings that you are available. A simple dinner will be provided, so you can eat and listen at the same time :) Where: International House (basement level) on 2810 N. Calvert St. Speaker: Dr. Beau Miller |
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Topic |
Oct 9 |
Distinctives of American Culture: Classic Americana; American Traditions; What makes Americans unique. |
Oct 16 |
Employment Practices: Interviewing; employee compensation and benefits; organizational relationships; vacation time and types of leave. |
Oct 23 |
Home Visits and Hospitality: Understanding visits to people’s homes; enjoying meals together; inviting Americans to your home. |
Oct 30 |
Government and Politics: Principles behind American government; understanding basic government structures and functions; political parties and agendas. |
Nov 6 |
Holiday Celebrations and Regional/Cultural Differences within the USA |
Nov 13 |
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.
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This course is sponsored by China Friends Baltimore and RUF International