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Welcome!Welcome!
Introduction to American Society
International Academic Alliance
July 17th and 18th, 2012
Introduction to American Society
International Academic Alliance
July 17th and 18th, 2012
Workshop GoalsLearn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Talk about how Chinese culture influences you as an individual and
student
Learn what it means to be a global citizen
Learn how thinking and acting as a global citizen can help you avoid
culture shock and live successfully in the United States
Workshop GoalsLearn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Talk about how Chinese culture influences you as an individual and
student
Learn what it means to be a global citizen
Learn how thinking and acting as a global citizen can help you avoid
culture shock and live successfully in the United States
Session 1 Goals
Learn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Session 1 Goals
Learn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Session 1 AgendaSession 1 Agenda Introductions and Opening (20 minutes)
What is culture? (20 minutes)
American history: competing values (45 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
American government (25 minutes)
American schools (25 minutes)
American social life (25 minutes)
Cultural Mapping (45 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (20 minutes)
Introductions and Opening (20 minutes)
What is culture? (20 minutes)
American history: competing values (45 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
American government (25 minutes)
American schools (25 minutes)
American social life (25 minutes)
Cultural Mapping (45 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (20 minutes)
Share with the person sitting next to you…
Share with the person sitting next to you…
What is culture?
Where do we see culture in daily life?
Where do we see culture in school?
What is culture?
Where do we see culture in daily life?
Where do we see culture in school?
Culture is…Culture is……beliefs and practices based on common affiliation, shared customs and common
language and history…
…beliefs and practices based on common affiliation, shared customs and common
language and history…
Culture is…Culture is…
Norms-rules of social behavior (shaking hands)
Values-What is most important (family)
Beliefs- What people think is true (the world is round
Symbols-Images or objects (flag)
Norms-rules of social behavior (shaking hands)
Values-What is most important (family)
Beliefs- What people think is true (the world is round
Symbols-Images or objects (flag)
Culture can be found in…Culture can be found in…
Food and Dress
Media (newspapers, television, radio, Internet)
Society (friends, colleagues, peers)
Institutions (schools, government, businesses)
Families
Individual people (you and me!)
Food and Dress
Media (newspapers, television, radio, Internet)
Society (friends, colleagues, peers)
Institutions (schools, government, businesses)
Families
Individual people (you and me!)
What do you know about American culture?
What do you know about American culture?
•Norms-embracing each other, encouraging others- no smoking in public
places, split bills, tipping. Talking about entertainments (sports, music
movies)
•Values –heroism, ,money/wealth, freedom, law, human rights, love,
dreams, health, personality, independence
•Beliefs-different political parties, different religions, Christianity,
•Symbols-English language, Statue of Liberty , Uncle Sam, Slim Shady
(Eminem) NBA, turkey, hotdogs, White House
•Norms-embracing each other, encouraging others- no smoking in public
places, split bills, tipping. Talking about entertainments (sports, music
movies)
•Values –heroism, ,money/wealth, freedom, law, human rights, love,
dreams, health, personality, independence
•Beliefs-different political parties, different religions, Christianity,
•Symbols-English language, Statue of Liberty , Uncle Sam, Slim Shady
(Eminem) NBA, turkey, hotdogs, White House
Culture is shaped by…Culture is shaped by… History
Economics
Social Groups
Individuals
History
Economics
Social Groups
Individuals
American History: Competing Values
American History: Competing Values
FreedomFreedom Equality
American History: Competing Values
American History: Competing Values
DiversityDiversity Unity
American History: Competing Values
American History: Competing Values
CompetitionCompetition Fairness
RevolutionRevolution
Freedom of religion Local rule Rebellion against monarchy (king and
queen) Decentralized power Search for identity (what is America?)
Freedom of religion Local rule Rebellion against monarchy (king and
queen) Decentralized power Search for identity (what is America?)
ConstitutionConstitution
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness Federalist system Adams versus Jefferson
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness Federalist system Adams versus Jefferson
Civil WarCivil War
Slavery North vs. South Economic development versus
equality
Slavery North vs. South Economic development versus
equality
Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution
Capitalism as dominant economic systemAssembly lineUniform factory productionPoor working conditions
Capitalism as dominant economic systemAssembly lineUniform factory productionPoor working conditions
Great DepressionGreat DepressionStock Market CrashNew Deal=Great SocietyMore government services Public safety net
Stock Market CrashNew Deal=Great SocietyMore government services Public safety net
Fights for EqualityFights for Equality
Economic well-being Women’s movement Civil Rights movement and race
riots Hippies, freedom of expression
Economic well-being Women’s movement Civil Rights movement and race
riots Hippies, freedom of expression
Global EconomyGlobal Economy Increased technology International trade September 11th
Multi-culturalism Competition between nations “Rich” and “poor” countries
Increased technology International trade September 11th
Multi-culturalism Competition between nations “Rich” and “poor” countries
How is American culture shaped by American history? Norms
You should always respect other’s opinions It is okay to disagree
Values Material wealth-the “American dream” Friendly neighbor-you should help other Americans
Beliefs All people should have an equal chance to succeed Hard work=Success
Symbols The Statue of Liberty The Bald Eagle World Trade Center Stars and Stripes
How is American culture shaped by American history? Norms
You should always respect other’s opinions It is okay to disagree
Values Material wealth-the “American dream” Friendly neighbor-you should help other Americans
Beliefs All people should have an equal chance to succeed Hard work=Success
Symbols The Statue of Liberty The Bald Eagle World Trade Center Stars and Stripes
BreakBreak
American Government Today
American Government Today
Brain Pop government video
What should government do and not do?
Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party
Brain Pop government video
What should government do and not do?
Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party
How does American government show values?How does American government show values?
• Freedom and Equality
• Diversity and Unity
• Competition and Fairness
• Freedom and Equality
• Diversity and Unity
• Competition and Fairness
American Education TodayAmerican Education Today Federal and state regulations Standardized testing Public and charter schools How to educate different groups of
students (rich, poor, from different countries, students with special needs)
Federal and state regulations Standardized testing Public and charter schools How to educate different groups of
students (rich, poor, from different countries, students with special needs)
The College LifeThe College Life
Entrance exams Freedom of schedule Choice of classes Independence from family Party culture
Entrance exams Freedom of schedule Choice of classes Independence from family Party culture
How does American education show values?How does American education show values?
• Freedom and Equality• Diversity and Unity• Competition and Fairness
• Freedom and Equality• Diversity and Unity• Competition and Fairness
American Social Life TodayAmerican Social Life Today Casual friendships- “acquaintances” Very rich and very poor groups Different cultures in different neighborhoods Individualism-”Be yourself,” “find yourself” Casual dress and behavior, culture of fun Personal space
Casual friendships- “acquaintances” Very rich and very poor groups Different cultures in different neighborhoods Individualism-”Be yourself,” “find yourself” Casual dress and behavior, culture of fun Personal space
How does American social life show values?How does American social life show values?
• Freedom and Equality• Diversity and Unity• Competition and Fairness
• Freedom and Equality• Diversity and Unity• Competition and Fairness
Historical Maps: Create a poster that includes the main periods in American history and their important events. Remember to show:
Revolution Constitution Civil War Industrial Revolution Depression Fights for Equality Global Economy
Social Maps: Create a poster that includes how we see American culture and values in :
Government Schools Social Life
Historical Maps: Create a poster that includes the main periods in American history and their important events. Remember to show:
Revolution Constitution Civil War Industrial Revolution Depression Fights for Equality Global Economy
Social Maps: Create a poster that includes how we see American culture and values in :
Government Schools Social Life
3, 2, 1, Done!3, 2, 1, Done!
Share three new things you learned today.
Share two things you want to share with someone when you go back to China.
Share one reason it is important to know about American history, society, and culture.
Share three new things you learned today.
Share two things you want to share with someone when you go back to China.
Share one reason it is important to know about American history, society, and culture.
Workshop GoalsLearn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Talk about how Chinese culture influences you as an individual and
student
Learn what it means to be a global citizen
Learn how thinking and acting as a global citizen can help you avoid
culture shock and live successfully in the United States
Workshop GoalsLearn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Talk about how Chinese culture influences you as an individual and
student
Learn what it means to be a global citizen
Learn how thinking and acting as a global citizen can help you avoid
culture shock and live successfully in the United States
Session 1 Goals
Learn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Session 1 Goals
Learn about American history and values
Learn how America’s history has shaped its culture
Learn how American culture can be seen today in American government,
schools, and society
Session 1 AgendaSession 1 Agenda Introductions and Opening (20 minutes)
What is culture? (20 minutes)
American history: competing values (45 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
American government (25 minutes)
American schools (25 minutes)
American social life (25 minutes)
Cultural Mapping (45 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (20 minutes)
Introductions and Opening (20 minutes)
What is culture? (20 minutes)
American history: competing values (45 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
American government (25 minutes)
American schools (25 minutes)
American social life (25 minutes)
Cultural Mapping (45 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (20 minutes)
Share with the person sitting next to you…
Share with the person sitting next to you…
What is culture?
Where do we see culture in daily life?
Where do we see culture in school?
What is culture?
Where do we see culture in daily life?
Where do we see culture in school?
Culture is…Culture is……beliefs and practices based on common affiliation, shared customs and common
language and history…
…beliefs and practices based on common affiliation, shared customs and common
language and history…
Culture is…Culture is…
Norms-rules of social behavior (shaking hands)
Values-What is most important (family)
Beliefs- What people think is true (the world is round
Symbols-Images or objects (flag)
Norms-rules of social behavior (shaking hands)
Values-What is most important (family)
Beliefs- What people think is true (the world is round
Symbols-Images or objects (flag)
Culture can be found in…Culture can be found in…
Food and Dress
Media (newspapers, television, radio, Internet)
Society (friends, colleagues, peers)
Institutions (schools, government, businesses)
Families
Individual people (you and me!)
Food and Dress
Media (newspapers, television, radio, Internet)
Society (friends, colleagues, peers)
Institutions (schools, government, businesses)
Families
Individual people (you and me!)
What do you know about American culture?
What do you know about American culture?
•Norms-embracing each other, encouraging others- no smoking in public
places, split bills, tipping. Talking about entertainments (sports, music
movies)
•Values –heroism, ,money/wealth, freedom, law, human rights, love,
dreams, health, personality, independence
•Beliefs-different political parties, different religions, Christianity,
•Symbols-English language, Statue of Liberty , Uncle Sam, Slim Shady
(Eminem) NBA, turkey, hotdogs, White House
•Norms-embracing each other, encouraging others- no smoking in public
places, split bills, tipping. Talking about entertainments (sports, music
movies)
•Values –heroism, ,money/wealth, freedom, law, human rights, love,
dreams, health, personality, independence
•Beliefs-different political parties, different religions, Christianity,
•Symbols-English language, Statue of Liberty , Uncle Sam, Slim Shady
(Eminem) NBA, turkey, hotdogs, White House
Session 2 GoalsSession 2 Goals
Talk about how Chinese culture influences you as an individual
and student
Learn what it means to be a global citizen
Learn how thinking and acting as a global citizen can help you
overcome culture shock and live successfully in the United
States
Talk about how Chinese culture influences you as an individual
and student
Learn what it means to be a global citizen
Learn how thinking and acting as a global citizen can help you
overcome culture shock and live successfully in the United
States
Session 2 AgendaSession 2 Agenda
Session Opening (20 minutes)
What it means to be Chinese (20 minutes)
Culture Shock (35 minutes)
Chinese and American Stereotypes (30 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
Global Citizenship (30 minutes)
China and America: Connecting Cultures (50 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (20 minutes)
Session Opening (20 minutes)
What it means to be Chinese (20 minutes)
Culture Shock (35 minutes)
Chinese and American Stereotypes (30 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
Global Citizenship (30 minutes)
China and America: Connecting Cultures (50 minutes)
Closing Thoughts (20 minutes)
Share with the person sitting next to you….Share with the person sitting next to you….
Why did you choose the object that you chose?
How does your object show Chinese history, government, education, or social life?
Why did you choose the object that you chose?
How does your object show Chinese history, government, education, or social life?
Chinese Culture Norms-shaking hands, take care of elders and
young people
Values -family, group, farming, honesty, modesty
Beliefs –good luck, Confucianism, tradition is important
Symbols-silk, rice,
Chinese Culture Norms-shaking hands, take care of elders and
young people
Values -family, group, farming, honesty, modesty
Beliefs –good luck, Confucianism, tradition is important
Symbols-silk, rice,
Choose a picture that shows something about who you are as a person. Be ready to share your
thought.
Choose a picture that shows something about who you are as a person. Be ready to share your
thought.
How does my culture affect…How does my culture affect…
What I do?
What I think?
What I believe?
What I do?
What I think?
What I believe?
Culture Shock Cartoon
How is this video like moving to a new country to live? Culture Shock Part 1 and 2 What might be difficult for you if you move to the United States?
What can you do to make your life in the United States easier?
Culture Shock Cartoon
How is this video like moving to a new country to live? Culture Shock Part 1 and 2 What might be difficult for you if you move to the United States?
What can you do to make your life in the United States easier?
What is a Stereotype?What is a Stereotype?
…a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people”… (Cardwell, 1996)
…a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people”… (Cardwell, 1996)
Stereotypes about ChinaStereotypes about China Chinese women are either “china dolls” or
“dragon ladies” Chinese people only interact with other
Chinese people Chinese people are only obsessed with
working-no fun Chinese people are just like other Asians
(Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)
Chinese women are either “china dolls” or “dragon ladies”
Chinese people only interact with other Chinese people
Chinese people are only obsessed with working-no fun
Chinese people are just like other Asians (Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)
Stereotypes about the U.S.Stereotypes about the U.S.
Americans are fat Americans don’t know about other
cultures Americans only care about making
money Americans talk too much Americans are loud and rude
Americans are fat Americans don’t know about other
cultures Americans only care about making
money Americans talk too much Americans are loud and rude
Moving Past StereotypesMoving Past Stereotypes Cultural stereotypes arise from
cultural differences; differences in norms, values, beliefs, and symbols can cause us to have a simple view of another group. Thinking about where behavior comes from can help us move past a simple view of other groups.
Cultural stereotypes arise from cultural differences; differences in norms, values, beliefs, and symbols can cause us to have a simple view of another group. Thinking about where behavior comes from can help us move past a simple view of other groups.
Stereotypes about ChinaStereotypes about China
Chinese women have a variety of personalities Chinese people highly value community and social
harmony Chinese people have an incredible work ethic but also
like to enjoy themselves Chinese people have a unique history and culture that
is still changing today There is nothing that is true about ALL Chinese people!
Chinese women have a variety of personalities Chinese people highly value community and social
harmony Chinese people have an incredible work ethic but also
like to enjoy themselves Chinese people have a unique history and culture that
is still changing today There is nothing that is true about ALL Chinese people!
The Truth
Stereotypes about the U.S.Stereotypes about the U.S. Americans live a fast-paced lifestyle; this means some eat more
fast food, but many are quite healthy American schools emphasize teaching Literacy over teaching
Social Studies Americans value financial independence but not all are obsessed
with being rich Americans may feel if they are being silent, they are being
“boring” to the person they are with It is not an American norm to be quiet in public and Americans
have a more casual culture- they reject some traditional manners There is nothing that is true about ALL Americans!
Americans live a fast-paced lifestyle; this means some eat more fast food, but many are quite healthy
American schools emphasize teaching Literacy over teaching Social Studies
Americans value financial independence but not all are obsessed with being rich
Americans may feel if they are being silent, they are being “boring” to the person they are with
It is not an American norm to be quiet in public and Americans have a more casual culture- they reject some traditional manners
There is nothing that is true about ALL Americans!
The Truth
Global CitizenshipGlobal Citizenship
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.“
What are some ways the world has
become more connected today?
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.“
What are some ways the world has
become more connected today?
What is a citizen?What is a citizen?
A person who understands and acts on issues on a global level
Someone who understands the world and his or her place in the world
A person who believes that all cultures have value
A person who “gives back” to the world
A person who understands and acts on issues on a global level
Someone who understands the world and his or her place in the world
A person who believes that all cultures have value
A person who “gives back” to the world
global
How does a global citizen think?How does a global citizen think?
Wants to investigate the world beyond his or her immediate environment
Recognizes his or her own and others’ point of view
Communicates effectively with many different types of people
Wants to make the world better
Wants to investigate the world beyond his or her immediate environment
Recognizes his or her own and others’ point of view
Communicates effectively with many different types of people
Wants to make the world better
What does a global citizen do?What does a global citizen do?
Sees what is behind others’ actions Shares his or her own beliefs and
listens to others’ thoughts and beliefs Recognizes appropriate behavior in
many different situations Identifies issues and takes action
Sees what is behind others’ actions Shares his or her own beliefs and
listens to others’ thoughts and beliefs Recognizes appropriate behavior in
many different situations Identifies issues and takes action
Being a Global Citizen is Important Because…Being a Global Citizen is Important Because… It helps you understand new situations –
Example It helps you recognize the value in other
people from other cultures It can help you move past stereotypes and
be open to new ideas It helps you take action to make the world
better
It helps you understand new situations – Example
It helps you recognize the value in other people from other cultures
It can help you move past stereotypes and be open to new ideas
It helps you take action to make the world better
China and America: Connecting CulturesChina and America: Connecting Cultures
Student Experiences
American Handshake
American Culture Jeopardy!
Student Experiences
American Handshake
American Culture Jeopardy!
ClosingClosing
Write: One thing you want to remember
about American culture (pink paper) One thing you want to remember
about your culture (yellow paper) One thing you learned from your visit
here (blue paper)
Write: One thing you want to remember
about American culture (pink paper) One thing you want to remember
about your culture (yellow paper) One thing you learned from your visit
here (blue paper)
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