In addition, students will learn about and practice note-taking skills. The goal is to prepare students to understand unsimplified language. It is open to students in levels 500 and 600. There are discussions on cultural topics, a grammar review and vocabulary building.
Students write various types of short essays and a research paper.
In 800, students research and write a long paper. In both classes, students learn how to make an effective argument and to analyze other people's arguments. Both classes also require use of the library and computers. American Culture allows students to read about and discuss culture in the United States. In addition to improved reading, writing and discussion skills, our goal is a deeper understanding of society in the United States.