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First class will be held online (on-demand). All other classes during the 15-week session will meet face-to-face as well. Please check coursepower for your assignments and learning material each week.
First lecture will be based on IDENTITY, and WHAT WE ALL HAVE IN COMMON as people in any cultural. |
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First class will be face-to-face in the assigned classroom. Please check COURSEPOWER for all learning material and assignments prior to class.
FIRST LECTURE - AMERICAN CULTURAL HISTORY, and the Rise of diverse cultures. What is culture?
All human beings possess culture as part of his/her own identity. This includes language, beliefs, religion, values, norms as well as material objects or intangible memories that are passed down from one generation. Let us talk more about this today. |
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American has many key figures in history that has changed the nation to become more independent from England or now known as the United Kingdom. Let us learn more about these individuals today. |
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The Civil War effects during 1861 - 1864 during the time when Abraham LIncoln became the President and declared the document, EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION to free all African American Slaves from the work on the Southern Plantations. 11 states were against this social change, but states supported the ideals of equality and freedom in the Constitution. Let us talk more about this today. |
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Famous African Americans who have changed America by his or her contributions to society. Let us talk about past historical contributions to American society as well as contemporary Africans Americans in sports, music, and literature. |
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Asian American din American history, both past and present. Let us talk about being Asian American, and what this means for cultural diversity. |
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Midterm Examination on the computer. Students may bring their own class notes for this exam. |
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The younger generations called the Millennials, and how they are changing American though social and digital media. |
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News stories about the insurrection on the White House Capitol on January 6, 2021 and the General Election on November 3, 2020.
Let us talk about the controversies around the U.S. elections and conspiracy theories. How can we separate facts, and falsehoods in the news and social media? |
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The American Constitution and the 2nd Amendment rights, and what does this mean for young people in America? The big issue and debate is gun control versus gun rights. Let us compare stories about these two viewpoints for discussion. |
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Current strategies for positive changes in American society with regard to controlling violence against people in America. |
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Presentation Tips |
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Speaking tips to an audience |
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Review of second half of the semester |
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Final examination on the computer. Students are allowed to bring their notes to class. |
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Please review your homework and other in-classreading materials for discussion during class. Sharing your ideas, thoughts andfeelings about each topic will help to enhance your communication skills.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Please review in-class reading materials fordiscussion during class. Sharing your ideas, thoughts and feelings about eachtopic will help to enhance your communication skills.
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