A variety of approaches amd materials are used. These include videos, audio journals and Language Lab activities. Many students in this course have the opportunity to talk with native speakers through participation in the Partnership Teaching Program. In this program they meet with students from local area schools to discuss cultural and other issues or to work on projects together. Selected Topics Students in this class read about and discuss current issues in American society and compre life in America with life in Japan.
Students read and discuss a variety of materials, including American newspapers and magzines.
Reading skills focus on fluency, understanding and vocabulary development. Students use the information from readings and other sources to discuss the issues read about during small group activities. Students have the opportunity to form and express their opinions on a variety of topics, and to listen to and learn about the opinions of their classmates. Reports and other projects are also required of individual students. American Culture 1 A required course, American Culture 1 explores American basic values and experiences.