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1、American Culture,For English Majors,Introduction,The United States is a country which generally arouses curiosity and interest,a country about which people have varied opinions and which sometimes evokes strong emotions.,Varied Images,Land of promise and opportunityLand of miracles and achievementsL
2、and of paradox and contradictionLand of oddities and absurditiesLand of inequality and injustice,Land of Promise and opportunity,Food,shelter and jobsOpportunities for those with abilities and initiative to go aheadFreedom to purse their own beliefs,Land of Miracles and Achievements,Land of Paradox and Contradiction,“The United States is the only country that drove to the poorhouse in a car.”,Land of oddities and absurdities,Land of Inequality and Injustice,American IndiansAfrican AmericansChinese Americans,Questions for Discussion,Why should we learn American culture?,