EI 101 American English Language and Culture

Course Credit: 1

Overview of American culture, institutions, values. Emphasis on making sense of American culture through data collection, group discussion, teamwork, individual writing, speaking, reflection. Comparison and contrast of U.S. culture with student preconceptions and understanding of their own cultures. Assignments, in-class discussions to help improve spoken and written skills, listening, reading comprehension. Grammar, vocabulary issues related to class assignments, discussion. Open to U.S. and international students.

Prerequisite(s): TOEFL below 550.