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

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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.