Listening
American Education
Culture
American Cultural Values
American Culture/Etiquette
Cultural Adjustment
100

1. bag

2. beg

1. bag

100

What is one difference between community colleges and universities? 

-college is cheaper than university

-more programs at universities than college

-university focuses on bachelor and higher

-college usually is about 2 years, university is 4+ years

100

What is the best definition of culture?

a) the location you were born

b) the shared set of assumptions, values, and beliefs of a group of people by which they organize their common life

c) a list of food you like to eat

b) the shared set of assumptions, values, and beliefs of a group of people by which they organize their common life

100

Explain what physical adjustment is like (you can use examples if you want).

Getting used to the obvious differences of the culture (food, weather, transportation)

200

1. hat

2. hut

1. hat

200

True or False

Many American teachers have a formal relationship with their students and require students to call them Professor or Dr. and their last name.

False

Many American teachers have an informal relationship with their students and often prefer to be called by their first name. 

200

Give me 3 things that would be on the top (visible) part of the cultural iceberg. 

-food

-clothes

-festivals

-art

-language

200

Explain what social adjustment is like (you can use examples if you want).

Getting deeper knowledge and accepting the host country (beliefs, values, how people act)

300

1. hat

2. heart

2. heart

300

True or False

Asking many questions and giving your opinion is a good thing in the American classroom.

True!

300

Give me 3 things that would be underneath the water (invisible) of the cultural iceberg. 

-values

-beliefs

-thoughts on child raising

-concept of time

300

Explain what internal adjustment is like (you can use examples if you want).

When you come to terms with your own intercultural identity, incorporating both cultures

400

1. bill

2. pill

2. pill

400

True or False

Sharing ideas and cheating is accepted in American schools.

False

People usually have unique ideas that are not always shared and cheating is absolutely not accepted. 

400

Which definition describes Universal:

a) refers to what a particular group of people have in common with each other and how they are different from every other group

b) describes the way in which each one of us is different from everyone else, including those in our group

c) refers to ways in which all people in all groups are the same


c) refers to ways in which all people in all groups are the same

400

Which one describes Directness and Assertiveness?

a) everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities to succeed.

b) calling people by their first name, dressing casual, using “slang” speech with almost everyone.

c) everyone is responsible for their own situations in life and their future, no one else’s.

d) a “resource” that can be used well or poorly. Being on a schedule and organizing your life is important and necessary.

e) people should clearly state what they think and what they want from other people.

e) people should clearly state what they think and what they want from other people.

400

Pick the best description of how Americans act/feel about:

19. Alcohol/smoking/drugs

a) You must be 18 or older to drink, smoke, and use drugs.

b) You must be 21 or older to drink. Smoking isn’t allowed in most public places. Buying/selling illicit drugs is illegal.

c) You can drink alcohol, smoke, and use drugs as long as your parents are okay with it.

b) You must be 21 or older to drink. Smoking isn’t allowed in most public places. Buying/selling illicit drugs is illegal.

400

Which description is for Cultural Euphoria/Honeymoon Stage:

a) you feel more comfortable, increase in confidence, focus more on positives                     

b) confident in communicating, deeper understanding, integration

c) initial excitement, focus on similarities

d)confusion and frustration, positives and negatives

c) initial excitement, focus on similarities


500

1. dent

2. tent

1. dent

500

True or False

Going to college is very expensive in the United States.

True!

500

Which definition describes Cultural:

a) refers to what a particular group of people have in common with each other and how they are different from every other group

b) describes the way in which each one of us is different from everyone else, including those in our group

c) refers to ways in which all people in all groups are the same

a) refers to what a particular group of people have in common with each other and how they are different from every other group

500

Which one describes Time?

a) everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities to succeed.

b) calling people by their first name, dressing casual, using “slang” speech with almost everyone.

c) everyone is responsible for their own situations in life and their future, no one else’s.

d) a “resource” that can be used well or poorly. Being on a schedule and organizing your life is important and necessary.

e) people should clearly state what they think and what they want from other people.

d) a “resource” that can be used well or poorly. Being on a schedule and organizing your life is important and necessary.

500

Pick the best description of how Americans act/feel about:

Driving laws and etiquette

a) You must always wear a seat belt, texting while driving is illegal, and you should limit honking your horn.

b) Only the driver has to wear a seatbelt, you can text while driving, and you should always honk your horn.

c) It’s your choice to wear a seatbelt, you should always text while driving, and you can never honk your horn because it is rude.

a) You must always wear a seat belt, texting while driving is illegal, and you should limit honking your horn.

500

Which description is for Cultural Confrontation/Culture Shock Stage:

a) you feel more comfortable, increase in confidence, focus more on positives                     

b) confident in communicating, deeper understanding, integration

c) initial excitement, focus on similarities

d)confusion and frustration, focus on negatives

d)confusion and frustration, focus on negatives

600

1. day

2. they

2. they

600

What is one difference between American education and your country's education system?

ex: In Vietnam we go to school almost all day, whereas in the U.S. you only go to school for maybe half the day. 

600

Which definition describes Personal:

a) refers to what a particular group of people have in common with each other and how they are different from every other group

b) describes the way in which each one of us is different from everyone else, including those in our group

c) refers to ways in which all people in all groups are the same

b) describes the way in which each one of us is different from everyone else, including those in our group

600

Which one describes Equality?

a) everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities to succeed.

b) calling people by their first name, dressing casual, using “slang” speech with almost everyone.

c) everyone is responsible for their own situations in life and their future, no one else’s.

d) a “resource” that can be used well or poorly. Being on a schedule and organizing your life is important and necessary.

e) people should clearly state what they think and what they want from other people.

a) everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities to succeed.

600

Pick the best description of how Americans act/feel about:

Eating culture and etiquette

a)In general, Americans eat loudly, making sure they burp after eating. Americans take time to cook and eat their meals.

b) In general, Americans eat sushi, Chow Mein, and pho.

c) In general, Americans eat quietly with their mouths closed. Burping is seen as rude. Americans value convenience when it comes to food.

c) In general, Americans eat quietly with their mouths closed. Burping is seen as rude. Americans value convenience when it comes to food.

600

Which description is for Cultural Adjustment Stage:

a) you feel more comfortable, increase in confidence, focus more on positives                     

b) confident in communicating, deeper understanding, integration

c) initial excitement, focus on similarities

d)confusion and frustration, positives and negatives

a) you feel more comfortable, increase in confidence, focus more on positives          

700

1. ferry

2. very

1. ferry

700

What was one of the problems mentioned in the video "Public Education Failed Gen Z. Here's Why." What is something that the United States Education is not doing well?

-Teachers do not get paid much, so they often quite after 5 years

-Students have low test scores, especially compared to other places in the world

-Lots of parents do not agree with the things that are taught in public schools

700

Give an example of Universal, Cultural, and Personal.

Universal: all humans have to sleep

Cultural: Japanese people eat with chopsticks

Personal: I like to sleep with a lot of blankets

700

Which one describes Informality?

a) everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities to succeed.

b) calling people by their first name, dressing casual, using “slang” speech with almost everyone.

c) everyone is responsible for their own situations in life and their future, no one else’s.

d) a “resource” that can be used well or poorly. Being on a schedule and organizing your life is important and necessary.

e) people should clearly state what they think and what they want from other people.

b) calling people by their first name, dressing casual, using “slang” speech with almost everyone.

700

Pick the best description of how Americans act/feel about:

Money

a) Americans are very open with their money. It is not rude to share how much money you have and it is okay to ask people how much they make.

b) Americans appreciate their privacy when it comes to money. They do not like to share how much money they have. It is considered rude to ask someone how much money they make or how much money they have.

c) Americans don’t like to make money or share money.

b) Americans appreciate their privacy when it comes to money. They do not like to share how much money they have. It is considered rude to ask someone how much money they make or how much money they have.

700

Which description is for Cultural Adaptation Stage:

a) you feel more comfortable, increase in confidence, focus more on positives                     

b) confident in communicating, deeper understanding, integration

c) initial excitement, focus on similarities

d)confusion and frustration, positives and negatives

b) confident in communicating, deeper understanding, integration

800

1. line

2. nine

1. line

800

Which one describes Individualism?

a) everyone should be treated the same and have the same opportunities to succeed.

b) calling people by their first name, dressing casual, using “slang” speech with almost everyone.

c) everyone is responsible for their own situations in life and their future, no one else’s.

d) a “resource” that can be used well or poorly. Being on a schedule and organizing your life is important and necessary.

e) people should clearly state what they think and what they want from other people.

c) everyone is responsible for their own situations in life and their future, no one else’s.

800

Pick the best description of how Americans act/feel about:

Standard Safety                                                

a) Americans value safety. You usually have to wear a helmet when on a bike and you must wear a seatbelt at all times when in a car.

b) Americans are adventurous and do not care about safety at all.

c) Americans are very safe. They wear a helmet even when walking around, but they only sometimes wear a seatbelt.

a) Americans value safety. You usually have to wear a helmet when on a bike and you must wear a seatbelt at all times when in a car.

800

Tell me a few coping strategies you have used since coming to the U.S. to help with stress and culture shock.

-Listening to music

-Reading a book

-Exercise

-Hanging out with friends

-Calling family back home