Introduction to american studies Session 1-February 16, 2009 1. Syllabus & Schedule 2. Photo roster 3. AS Mixer 4. Class Contract 5. Vocabulary for readings

Masha 56 photo roster Create your name/number card. Put the card on a lanyard. Line up by number. Smile at the camera! 56 Masha

Syllabus & Schedule February-May 2009 M 9:50-11:35 (and W 9:50-11:35 as assigned) Instructor: Ms. Toni Hull email: th.in.hue@gmail.com mobile: 0123 592 42 33 office hours: TBA class wiki: http://introashuecfl.pbwiki.com/

Weekly Assignments: next week (doc) Session Topic Reading Date 2 Looking for America Textbook, Ch. 1 pp. 5-12 Wed. 25 Feb Weekly schedule

Class Assessment: 1. Attendance 10% 2. Class Participation & Homework Tasks 10% 3. Team Presentation 15% 4. Presentation Quiz 5% 4. Final Paper 60%

AS Mixer – What do you already know about America? Congress legislative branch of government

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50 number of US States

Directions: You will be given either a red card or yellow card. Try to anticipate what your matching card will be! Go around and find your mate. When you think you’ve found each other – check with Ms. Hull. If you’re right, return to your original seats and wait. When asked, stand as a pair and give the information asked for by Ms. Hull.

Class contract A list of “rights and responsibilities” that we all agree on in order to guarantee the smooth running of class fair opportunity for all to succeed Ms. Hull’s sanity

In small groups, discuss the following (one person taking notes): 1 In small groups, discuss the following (one person taking notes): 1. What should be our class “contract” regarding: lateness assignment deadlines mobile phones team participation talking in class other topics? 2. Think of 3 (or more) ways to complete this sentence: To help guarantee the objectives of this class, Ms. Hull will …. 3. Think of 3 (or more) ways to complete this sentence: Students have the right to …

vocabulary for readings You should watch for these terms/phrases as you read. Before class, think about what the terms/phrases mean in the context of the reading and in the context of the themes being discussed in class. You will need to understand these terms/phrases in order to: fully benefit from class lectures and activities create a relevant and informative Team Presentation write a successful Final Paper

vocabulary for Session 2 1. the American way of life 2. founded on ideals 3. the American dream

Next week Tuesday, February 24, P&G Wednesday, February 25, Intro Reading: President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address, paragraphs 1-18 no vocabulary list Wednesday, February 25, Intro Reading: Textbook, Ch. 1, pages 5-12 see vocabulary list