ELIUP 066 - American Culture

4-5 CR

Students learn about and discuss values, assumptions, communication styles, behavior, and other aspects of cultural and ethnic diversity, concentrating specifically on American culture.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the ELI program.

Course Outcomes

Understand the differences between beliefs, values, and norms in a culture.
Explain common American beliefs, values, norms, and communication patterns.
Explain common American behaviors and ways of reasoning.
Explain the similarities and differences between US culture and your culture.
Feel more comfortable interacting in a second culture.
Think more globally.

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