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1、黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 1黑 龙 江 大 学西 语 学 院美 国 概 况教 案A Survey of the United States of America黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 2章节标题：1. Country and People of USA2. American History3. American Economy4. American Political System5. American Education6. American Cities and Tourism7. American HolidaysLecture 1 Country and

2、People of USAI. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求):Students will:1. Get general ideas about the United States of Americas geographical features;2. Learn the basic knowledge about the people, the development the nation;3. Get general ideas about the development of the country;4. Go throu

3、gh on the internet and try to get some related information of the country.II. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):The content should be learned:Geographical features of the United States, population and immigrants.III. Teaching Contents (授课内容):Map of the Country; National Anthem; Surface Regions; Landfor

4、ms; National Anthem; Forests; Mineral Resources; The Indians; Immigration into America; Geographical features, Climate, Major Cities, Population, Nation of Immigrants and Racial Assimilation.IV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方法：讲授法、讨论法、演示法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):1. Do relevant exercises in the co

5、urse book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class Discussion (思考试题):1. How many geographical regions can be found in U.S.? What are they?2. How did the black people come to the country? What was their fate?3. Why is the United States regarded as a “melting p

6、ot” and a “salad”?4. What do you think is the best way to help assimilation in a multicultural society?VII. References (参考材料):(1) John M. Blum, Edmund S. Morgan, etc. The National Experience (Fifth Edition). Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. New York, 1981 (2) Luther S. Luedtke. Making America. Forum

7、Series. United States Information Agency. 1987. (3) Ling, Jun. Introduction to Society and Culture of Britain and America. Anhui University Press, 2005.(4) 来安方 编著， 英美概况 ，河南教育出版社，1995(5) 张奎武 编著， 英美概况 ，吉林科学技术出版社，2008黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 3VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periodsLecture 2 American History

8、I. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求):Teaching Aims: The teaching to this chapter is to enable students to learn1. the history of the development of the country.2. America in the Colonial Era.3. The War of Independence.4. The Civil War.5. Read more about the history of the country by th

9、emselves.II. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):America in the Colonial Era, The War of Independence, The Civil War, the Attitudes to the First and Second World Wars, America in the 20th and 21 Century.III. Teaching Contents (授课内容):The Indians in the country, the Immigrants, the War of Independence, The

10、 Civil War, theFacts of the World Wars, the Vietnam War, the Relationship between China and America.IV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方法：讲授法、讨论法、示教法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):1. Do relevant exercises in the course book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class

11、 Discussion (思考试题):1. Why did America change its policy and enter World War II?2. What was the cause of the American Civil War?3. What made the United States a powerful country by the end of World War II?VII. References (参考材料):(1) Jiyou, Meng. Cultural Background for English Study: America and Canad

12、a. Beijing University Press, 2001. (2) Hongrui, Wen. A Brief Introduction to Britain and America. Shandong University Press, 2004. (3) Marcus, Greil. The Shape of Things to Come: Prophecy and the American Voice, Macmillan, 2007(4) 余志森 编著， 美国史纲: 从殖民地到超级大国 ，上海: 华北师范大学出版社，1992.(5) 范悦 编著， 美国历史概况 ，北京：对外经

13、贸大学出版社，2006.(6) 郝澎 编著， 美国历史重大事件及著名人物 ，南海出版社，2007.VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periodsLecture 3 American EconomyI. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求):Teaching Aims: The teaching to this chapter is to enable students to learn黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 41. the history of American Economy.2. Cu

14、rrent American Economy.II. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):Following content should be learned:The development history of American Economy, Industrial Revolution, American Agriculture and the problems with the Agriculture and Industry.III. Teaching Contents (授课内容):The fast growth of the economy, Char

15、acteristics of the U.S. economy, Industrial Revolution, Free Enterprise, The Roots of Affluence, American Agriculture, Major agricultural regions, Problems with the Agriculture, Service Industry, and Foreign TradeIV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方法：讲授法、讨论法、示教法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):1. Do releva

16、nt exercises in the course book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class Discussion (思考试题):1. How did the Civil War affect the American economy?2. How did U.S. Constitution lay groundwork for Americas economic development?3. Cite examples to illustrate the ro

17、le of government intervention in Americas economicdevelopment.VII. References (参考材料):(1) Jiyou, Meng. Cultural Background for English Study: America and Canada. Beijing University Press, 2001. (2) Hongrui, Wen. A Brief Introduction to Britain and America. Shandong University Press, 2004. (3) Ling, J

18、un. Introduction to Society and Culture of Britain and America. Anhui University Press, 2005.(4) 杰里米阿塔克， 新美国经济史从殖民地时期到 1940 年 ，北京：中国社会科学出版社，2000.(5) 杰拉尔德冈德森， 美国经济史新编 ，北京：商务印书馆，1994.(6) 胡国成编著， 塑造美国现代经济制度之路 ，中国经济出版社，1995.(7) 洪朝辉， 社会经济变迁的主题美国现代化进程新论 ，杭州大学出版社，1994.VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periods

19、Lecture 4 American Political SystemI. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求 )The teaching to this chapter is enable students to learn1. The political system of the United States, 2. the functions of the congress, 3. the power the President and the parties.4. something more which related to

20、the Constitution5. More reading materials are required.黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 5II. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):Following content should be learned:The Constitution; The Government; the Political Parties; the Election; and Foreign Policy.III. Teaching Contents (授课内容):The background of the written for

21、m of the Constitution, members who drafted the Constitution, the Legislature, the Executive, the Judiciary, the Conservative Party, the Election, Foreign Policy, Neutrality, Containment and Intervention. IV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方法：讲授法、讨论法、示教法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):1. Do relevant exerci

22、ses in the course book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class Discussion (思考试题):1. What are the two characteristics of the U.S. Constitution?2. What are the major powers of the Supreme Court?3. What did Eisenhower do to serve hid foreign policy and what wer

23、e their consequences?4. How is a President voted into office in America? What are your ideas about the American election?VII. References (参考材料):(1) Jiyou, Meng. Cultural Background for English Study: America and Canada. Beijing University Press, 2001. (2) Ling, Jun. Introduction to Society and Cultu

24、re of Britain and America. Anhui University Press, 2005.(3) 世界现代史编写组 世界现代史(1917 1954)山东人民出版社1981 (4) 阿瑟施莱辛格与约翰布卢姆等合著， 美国的历程 ，商务印书馆，1988. (5) 刘绪贻主编， 战后美国史 ，人民出版社,1989. (6) 李道揆， 美国政府和美国政治 ，中国社会科学出版社，1990. (7) 陈宝森， 美国经济与政府政策 ，世界知识出版社，1988. (8) 杨生茂主编， 美国外交政策史 ，人民出版社，1991.(9) 王缉思主编， 高处不胜寒 ，世界知识出版社，2000.(

25、10)加里沃塞曼,美国政治基础 ，中国社会科学出版社，1994. VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periodsLecture 5 American EducationI. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求 ):Teaching Aims: The teaching to this chapter is to enable students to learn1. Ideals of American Education, 2. Education System3. Famous Universities

26、, Holidays and Festivals.II. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):The Characteristics of American Education, The Role of the Community College, Education Reform in the 1980s and Early 1990s, Learning to Be World Citizens, Higher 黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 6Education, Trends in Degree Programs, Education for AllI

27、II. Teaching Contents (授课内容):Introduction to the American Education, Pre-school Education; Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Famous Universities, the Ivy League; Transfer; Scholarship; Fellowship; Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree; Doctors Degree; IV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方

28、法：讲授法、讨论法、示教法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):1. Do relevant exercises in the course book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class Discussion (思考试题):1. How does an American university choose its applicants?2. What similarities do all famous universities share?3.

29、What are the ideals that guide the American educational system?4. How does America carry out multicultural education?VII. References (参考材料)：(1) Jiyou, Meng. Cultural Background for English Study: America and Canada. Beijing University Press, 2001. (2) Hongrui, Wen. A Brief Introduction to Britain an

30、d America. Shandong University Press, 2004. (3) Ling, Jun. Introduction to Society and Culture of Britain and America. Anhui University Press, 2005.VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periodsLecture 6 American Cities and TourismI. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求 ):Teaching Aims: The teach

31、ing to this chapter is to enable students to learn1. something of major American cities, such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago2. the most popular tourist resorts of USA3. something about the development of American TourismII. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detro

32、it, Dallas, Houston; Washington D.C.III. Teaching Contents (授课内容):The Niagara Falls; The Las Vegas Boulevard; Times Square; Disneyland Park; Universal Studio; The National Mall; The Smithsonian InstituteIV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方法：讲授法、讨论法、示教法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):1. Do relevant exercis

33、es in the course book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class Discussion (思考试题):黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 71. What is the most popular scenic spot in the United States?2. Which American city do you prefer to go? Why?3. What is the Smithsonian Institute? List some

34、of its museums. Why is it named Smithsonian Institute?4. List some of the tourist attractions in New York City.VII. References (参考材料):(1) Lu, Wenbin. Selected Readings in American Literature. Jilin: Jilin University Press, 1990. (2) 董乐山 英汉美国社会知识小词典 新华出版社1984(3) 峻岭 主编， 英美社会文化概论 ，合肥：安徽大学出版社，2005.(4) 来

35、安方 编著， 英美概况 ，河南教育出版社，1995.(5) 张奎武 编著， 英美概况 ，吉林科学技术出版社，2008.(6) 游世龙 编著， 美国交通城市旅游 ，成都地图出版社，2006.VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periodsLecture 7 American HolidaysI. Teaching Objective and Requirements (教学目的和基本要求 ):Teaching Aims: The teaching to this chapter is to enable students to learn1. the ten Ame

36、rican federal holidays 2. some religious holidays3. some non-religious holidaysII. Focus and Difficulties (重点与难点):The origin of Thanksgiving, the origin of Easter, the origin of Halloween, the assassination of Martin Luther King Day, the origin of Columbus Day, the origin of the Veterans DayIII. Tea

37、ching Contents (授课内容):the New Years Day, Martin Luther Kings Day, Lincolns and Washingtons Birthday, Valentines Day, The Easter, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, The Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day and The Christmas.IV. Teaching Aids（教学方法与教学手段） :教学方法：讲授法、讨论法、示教法教学手段：多媒体V. Assignment (作业布置):

38、1. Do relevant exercises in the course book to strengthen the knowledge learned in class.2. Review lecture notes.VI. In-class Discussion (思考试题):1. How do Americans celebrate their National Holiday? Why is it celebrated on July 4th?2. What do you know about the first Thanksgiving? Why did people deci

39、de to celebrate this day? Who did they give thanks to? 3. What do you know about Halloween? What are the two most popular colours of this festival?4. What is the religious story behind Easter? What day is Easter?VII. References (参考材料):(1) Peter Bromhead. Life in Modern America. Longman. 1977.(2) Ling, Jun. Introduction to Society and Culture of Britain and America. Anhui University 黑龙江大学 西语学院 美国概况课程教案 8Press, 2005.(3) 来安方 编著， 英美概况 ，河南教育出版社，1995(4) 张奎武 编著， 英美概况 ，吉林科学技术出版社，2008VIII. Time Allotment (章节学时分配) 2 periods