Welcome to COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES
Introduction to class
Instructions for small group discussions
Definitions of Culture
Questions to think about the U.S.A.
Stereotypes and generalizations about the USA to think about
Current Class Sessions & Handouts:
February 1, 2018
January 25, 2018 (Tom Buch substituting for today)
The Middle Class in the USA:
VIDEO: Middle Class Income by State
Definitions of a Middle Class Income
How much you take home from a $75K income
Middle Class shrinks further
US Class Structure comparison
VIDEO: Minimum Wage in the USA
January 18, 2018
Humor to practice out loud
Something interesting?
Materials read in class
What makes a hero?
Group discussion points
Heroes
Handouts - suggest you read out loud
The story of Louis Braille
The 5 survival lessons of Captain Richard Phillips
January 11, 2018
Humor to practice out loud
Tongue-twisters
Group discussion points
Heroes
Transportation
Handouts - suggest you read out loud
The Bay Area has mega commuters
Extra Materials - suggest you read out loud
Public transportation in the U.S.
Instructions for small group discussions
Definitions of Culture
Questions to think about the U.S.A.
Stereotypes and generalizations about the USA to think about
Current Class Sessions & Handouts:
February 1, 2018
January 25, 2018 (Tom Buch substituting for today)
The Middle Class in the USA:
VIDEO: Middle Class Income by State
Definitions of a Middle Class Income
How much you take home from a $75K income
Middle Class shrinks further
US Class Structure comparison
VIDEO: Minimum Wage in the USA
January 18, 2018
Humor to practice out loud
Something interesting?
Materials read in class
What makes a hero?
Group discussion points
Heroes
Handouts - suggest you read out loud
The story of Louis Braille
The 5 survival lessons of Captain Richard Phillips
January 11, 2018
Humor to practice out loud
Tongue-twisters
Group discussion points
Heroes
Transportation
Handouts - suggest you read out loud
The Bay Area has mega commuters
Extra Materials - suggest you read out loud
Public transportation in the U.S.