American Studies for University Faculty 8. The Civilization of the United States - An Introduction 10. They must have the ability and desire to include content about the United States in their teaching and curriculum development activities. Institutes are rigorous and demanding programs. Grantees will be expected to handle substantial reading assignments in English and to be full and active participants in all seminar and panel discussions.
English fluency is vital to a successful experience in the institute.
Fulbright American Studies Institutes are highly competitive. The deadline for submitting complete records is March 1, 2001. These elements are all are designed to offer an intensified program that will rapidly translate into useful materials for participants to disseminate in their home countries, maximizing benefit for short and long-term. To be determined This Institute will offer foreign secondary educators and teacher trainers a broad overview of U.S. society and institutions. It will examine American literature, history politics, culture and the arts from the point of view of both traditional disciplines and from an interdisciplinary perspective.