Society and Cultures of Major Englishspeaking Countries Wang

Society and Cultures of Major English-speaking Countries Wang Yan College of Foreign Languages Shenyang University

Society and Cultures of Major English-speaking Countries The term of intercultural communication v consisting of international, interethnic, interracial and interregional communication v being a universal phenomenon.

Society and Cultures of Major English-speaking Countries The Content of this course v the knowledge of these following English-speaking countries------the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand v the knowledge of intercultural communication

Society and Cultures of Major English-speaking Countries The teaching purpose of this course v mastering more knowledge about these countries v understanding the cultural differences in these countries v communicating easily with the native people in these countries

Society and Cultures of Major English-speaking Countries The teaching team of this course v being made up of 7 teachers, all of whom have the overseas study experience and give lectures individually v hoping that the students learn more from this course as well as from this teaching team

Society and Cultures of Major English-speaking Countries Which place do you think it refers to ? v If you love him, send him to _____; v If you hate him, send him to ____ , too.

Society and Cultures of Major Englishspeaking Countries--Approaching the US Land

Approaching the US Names of this country v the United States of America vthe United States vthe U. S. v. U. S. A. v. America v. Uncle Sam

Approaching the US Five National Symbols of the US v American anthem v American flower v American bird v The National Flag of America v The Great Seal of America

National Symbol: American Anthem the Star Spangled Banner v v v v Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thru the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 　　　

National Symbols: Flower & Bird Ø Ø The national floral emblem: rose The national bird: American eagle

National Symbol: The National Flag of America 50 stars: 50 states 13 stripes: 13 original colonies Red: Courage White: Freedom The Stars and Stripes Blue: Loyalty & Justice

National Symbol: The Great Seal of America 13 arrows (left talon) and olive branch symbolize America has "a strong desire for peace, but will always be ready for war. "

A map of the US

Approaching the US: Land The biggest countries in the world No. 1 Russia 17, 075, 000 square kilometers No. 2 Canada 9, 971, 000 square kilometers No. 3 China 9, 600, 000 square kilometers No. 4 the US 9, 363, 000 square kilometers

Approaching the US: Land Six Regions v New England v The Mid-Atlantic v The Midwest v The West v The South v The Great Plain

Land: New England v States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetes, Connecticut, and Rhode Island v Considerable cultural and educational contributions to the country with famous Universities of Harvard, Yale, MIT Center of the American War of Independence of 1776 the birthplace of America v v

Land: The Mid-Atlantic v States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland Washington, D. C. v Known for its high industry Historical and economic region Center of finance, manufacturing and transportation v v

Land: The Midwest v States of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas v The center of American agriculture Heavy industry and manufacturing Blessed with a plentiful supply of fresh water A wealth of superb mineral resources, rich soil v v v

Land: The West v v v States of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and California Alaska and Hawaii included in the West America’s last frontier Various and rich natural resources, wonders A mix of undeveloped, government-controlled land Gold mining

Land: The South v States of Virgina, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas and Alabama v Plenty of rainfall and a temperate climate The leading agricultural center of early America Rich in mineral resources, oil, plantation and cotton Vacation resorts v v v

Land: The Great Plain v States of parts of Texas and Oklahoma, along with New Mexico and Arizona v Little influence from European settlers Home to one of the most iconic American landscapes Small population but vast flat land with many deserts v v

Approaching the US: Climate v. Continental climate : in the northeast v. Humid subtropical climate: in the southeast v. Humid continental and humid subtropical climate: in the central part v. Maritime climate: in the Pacific northwest

Approaching the US: Places of Interest v v v Statue of Liberty in New York The White House in Washington D. C. Hollywood in Los Angeles The Five Great Lakes Hawaii

Place of Interest: Statue of Liberty v v v A sculpture in New York Harbor A gift designed by Bartholdi in 1886 An icon of freedom & USA After the September 11 attacks, it was closed for reasons of safety. It reopened in 2004.

Place of Interest: The White House Ø Ø . The official residence Principal workplace of the President of the United States In Washington D. C.

Place of Interest: v v v Hollywood Dream factory, the makers of “movie magic” Offering people something to dream about The cultural messages spread around by Hollywood are so penetrating and powerful that most Americans want their lives and loves to be “just like in the movies”.

The Land------The Five Great Lakes v v v Lake Huron Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Erie Lake Ontario Except Lake Michigan, all the other four lakes lie between the boundary of Canada and the US.

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Approaching the US ---Land A nation of Immigrants---- Melting Pot & Salad v In the last 4 centuries, 55 million people have immigrated to this country. v People of different races and ethnic groups have been combined into one culture and mixed harmoniously, but at the same time keep their distinct culture and custom.

Society and Cultures of Major Englishspeaking Countries: Approaching the US Thank you very much for your attention!