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Education,Media and Holidays
Education
Ideals and American Education
The first ideal
as many people should have access to as much education as they want.
The second ideal
producing a society that is totally literate and of local control.
The third ideal
The basic nature of knowledge and learning.The idea is that scholars and students should work to discover new information or conceive new ways to understand what is already knowm.
The reasons for valuing education
Education in America is regarded as both an individual benefit and a social necessity.
They hold the view that the future of the nation depends largely on education.
Educational System
Elementary and Secondary Education
Are compulsory and are divided into 12grades.
one academic year from September to June for each grade.
school systems
elementary school(1-6 grades)
junior high school(7-9 grades)
senior high school(10-12 grades)
college applicants are chose on the basis of
Their high school records.
Recommendations from their high school teachers.
The impression they make during interviews at the aniversity.
Their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) .
Higher Education
Begin
The founation of Harvard College in 1636.
Four categories of institutions
The University
The four-year undergraduate institution-the college
The technical training institution
The two-year community college
"College"
In America,an undergraduate institution that confers the degree of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of science (B.S.) after 4 years of study or an associate degree after 2 years of study.
For college students
An academic year is about 9 months ,from mid-september to early June or from late August until May.
Dividing into 2 or 3 semeters.
students must learn a certain number of "credits"
Sports have a significant place in American University life.
The U.S. has three functions
teaching.research and public service.
Famous Universities
Harvard Universities
the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S.
comprehensive university
outstanding academic achievements and produce more than 40 Nobel laureats.
Yale University
Delepment: from Yale College to Yale University.
major academic components
Yale College (the undergraduate program)
the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
10 professional schools
strict teaching and enrollment,high academic standard
Princeton University
be known as the College of New Jersey
components
History Departmnt
Philosophy Department
English Department
Mathematics Department
Physic Department
The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
has been training government officials
Massachusetts Institution of Technology (MIT)
famous for
scientific and technological training and research
comprised of five schools
the School of Architecture and Planning
the School of Engineering
the School of Humanities
Arts and Social Sciences
the MIT Slogan School of Management and School of Science
attach teaching theory study and applied research
has achived significant success in the field of scientific research
Multicultural Education
the reason
The schools have been greatly affected by the combination of population and increased immigration.
the ways to spread
By teaching the experiences and values of many ethnic cultures.
textbooks
Cultural pluralism
Holidays
Literature
Ethnic studies departments
Media
Newspapers
status
Have the most daily newspapers in the world
Some high quality paper's view are quoted all over the world
The most entertaining part of the paper is "funnies" or comics section
The most influential ones
The New York time
established in 1851
number one in the U.S.
characteristics
high quality of edit and news coverage
its serious attitude and great bulk
The Washington Post
established in 1877
the dominant newpaper in U.S.
characteristics
closely linked to the American congress
first exposed the Watergate Scandal in 1972
The Los Angeles Times
established in 1881
one of the world's great newspapers
characteristics
physially huge
hot to endorse candidates for high offices
Television and Broadcast
The major radio and TV networks
the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
the National Broadcasting System (NBS)
the American Broadcasting System (ABS)
Type
Nearly all TV
commercial
the Public Broadcatsing Service (PBS)
no commercials
The Cable News Network(CNN)
established in 1980 by Ted Turner
widely credited for introducing the concept of 24-hour news coverage
The Voice America (VOA)
originally established to broadcast war information
now is for the dissemination of propaganda to foreign countries
sends news to the world in over 40 languages 24 hours a day
Holidays and Festivals
Thanksgiving
on the fourth Thursday in November
origin
Pligrims thank God and the Native Americans for helping them survive the harsh winter and produce a beautiful harvest
meal
turkey,sweet,potatoes and cranberry
programs and sports events
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Independence Day
on the 4th of July
origin
representing the Dedaration of Independence
Ceremonies
parades,officials,visits to historic monuments,outdoor stage shows,dancing parties,boat races,fireworks display
Activities
barbecues,picnics and family gatherings