The United States of America Unit 11 The American Way of Life
The United States of America Unit 11 The American Way of Life
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: ·布朗对教育署案例 “大熔炉”与美国万花筒 盎格鲁一撒克逊族裔的白人新教徒 “沙拉碗” “美国梦” ·富兰克林.罗斯福与社会正义 。 美国不断变化的国家形象 ·网络与言论自由 ·自由与平等的双重价值
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: • 布朗对教育署案例 • “大熔炉”与美国万花筒 • 盎格鲁－撒克逊族裔的白人新教徒 • “沙拉碗” • “美国梦” • 富兰克林·罗斯福与社会正义 • 美国不断变化的国家形象 • 网络与言论自由 • 自由与平等的双重价值
Focal Points ·the“melting pot'”Vs.American Mosaic ·WASP 。the"American Dream' the US as a nation ofimmigrants ·“the three faiths Franklin D.Roosevelt and social justice the Internet and freedom of speech the twin values of liberty and equality
Focal Points • the “melting pot” vs. American Mosaic • WASP • the "American Dream” • the US as a nation of immigrants • “the three faiths” • Franklin D. Roosevelt and social justice • the Internet and freedom of speech • the twin values of liberty and equality
The Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I.One-Line Stereotypes about the USA II.The USA as a"Melting Pot" III.Alternatives to the "Melting Pot"as National Self-Image IV.A 21st-Century Metaphor for American Life V.The Ongoing Tensions between Liberty and Equality
The Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I. One-Line Stereotypes about the USA II. The USA as a “Melting Pot” III. Alternatives to the “Melting Pot” as National Self-Image IV. A 21st -Century Metaphor for American Life V. The Ongoing Tensions between Liberty and Equality
I.One-Line Stereotypes about the USA Stereotype 1:All Americans are rich. -The word stereotype came into English from French in the early 19th century. -The word has broadened its meaning to imply ideas that appear always the same because they are not open to any questioning. -One-line stereotypes greatly oversimplify American life,but often they are based on some partial insights
I. One-Line Stereotypes about the USA Stereotype 1: All Americans are rich. – The word stereotype came into English from French in the early 19th century. – The word has broadened its meaning to imply ideas that appear always the same because they are not open to any questioning. – One-line stereotypes greatly oversimplify American life, but often they are based on some partial insights