英美概况第二版usachapter6cultureandeducation.pptxVIP

Chapter 6Culture and Education54321EducationWarming-upCulture Case Studies ExercisesNew words and expressionsContentsWarming-upWhat’s the nickname for American People?There are many things that symbolize American culture, could you say some of them?New words and expressionsindividualism: n. a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence 个人主义 — The shift toward individualism among Japanese is most pronounced among the very young. inclination: n.an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others 倾向，意向 —She showed no inclination to go. egalitarianism: n. （主张在社会、政治、经济权利方面人人平等的）平等主义 — Holding to the ideal of “egalitarianism”, the country prides itself on making no distinction of ethnic background or race. New words and expressionssecular: adj. concerning those not members of the clergy世俗的 —The general history tendency of Christian music is becoming to the secular. consolidate: v. make firm or secure; strengthen巩固 —The army consolidated the position which they had captured. mandatory：adj. required by rule命令的，强制性的 —Although not mandatory, it is certainly the easiest way to manage deployment. New words and expressionsimpairment: n. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness 损伤，毁损 —She did not have any evidence of hearing impairment.decentralized：adj. withdrawn from a center or place of concentration分散的 —The balance between centralized and decentralized decision making is sometimes delicate. Introduction—America is a “melting pot”.Cuisine BNational holidays Mainstream U.S. CultureACCulture Sports MediaDECulture Culture— Mainstream U.S. cultureIndividualism 个人主义Self-reliance 独立自主Egalitarianism 平等主义Explicitness Equality of opportunity and competitionMaterial wealth and hard workCulture— CuisineSausage pattiesMeat steakorCulture— holidaysDateOfficial NameRemarksJanuary 1New Year’s DayCelebrates beginning of the Gregorian calendar year. Fest