英美概况（第二版）USA chapter 6 Culture and Education.pptVIP

Exercises * An Outline of the UK and the USA An Outline of the UK and the USA An Outline of the UK and the USA An Outline of the UK and the USA Chapter 6 Culture and Education Warming-up 1 New words and expressions 2 Culture 3 Education 4 Case Studies Exercises 5 Contents Warming-up What’s the nickname for American People? There are many things that symbolize American culture, could you say some of them? New words and expressions individualism: 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 expressions secular: 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 expressions impairment: 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 withdrawn from a center or place of concentration分散的 —The balance between centralized and decentralized decision making is sometimes delicate.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”. Culture Cuisine Culture B E C D A Mainstream U.S. Culture National holidays Sports Media Culture— Mainstream U.S. culture Individualism 个人主义 Self-reliance 独立自主 Egalitarianism 平等主义 Explicitness Equality of o