NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 美國通俗文化(5507)
(Eng.) American Popular Culture
Offering Dept Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher 陳文苓
Department Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description The United States of America continues to be a superpower not only in its
political influence on other countries but also in its cultural export to the rest
of the world. Hollywood films, popular music, consumer goods, and other
manifestations of American popular culture are found everywhere, and
American values, covertly and blatantly, affect our lives.

This course is for students interested in exploring different aspects of
American culture to better understand the country and its influences. We
will delve into the wide-ranging impact of American culture and its role in
promoting American values.

Through the course, we will study classic American films that are filled with
cultural references related to our course themes. To deepen students’
understanding and facilitate engaging classroom discussions, additional
reading materials will be provided.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
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This course is for students interested in exploring different aspects of American culture to better
understand the country and its influences. We will delve into the wide-ranging impact of American
culture and its role in promoting American values.
Through the course, we will study classic American films that are filled with cultural references related to our course themes. To deepen students’ understanding and facilitate engaging classroom discussions, additional reading materials will be provided.
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Discussion
Lecturing
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Attendance
Oral Presentation
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 The United States of America continues to be a superpower not only in its
political influence on other countries but also in its cultural export to the rest
of the world. Hollywood films, popular music, consumer goods, and other
manifestations of American popular culture are found everywhere, and
American values, covertly and blatantly, affect our lives.

This course is for students interested in exploring different aspects of
American culture to better understand the country and its influences. We
will delve into the wide-ranging impact of American culture and its role in
promoting American values.

Through the course, we will study classic American films that are filled with
cultural references related to our course themes. To deepen students’
understanding and facilitate engaging classroom discussions, additional
reading materials will be provided.
Week 2 Overview: Historical Background
Week 3 Theme 1: American Dreams
Week 4 Theme 1: American Dreams
Week 5 Theme 1: American Dreams
Week 6 Theme 2: Black Power
Week 7 Theme 2: Black Power
Week 8 Theme 2: Black Power
Week 9 Midterm exam
Week 10 Theme 3: Super Hero
Week 11 Theme 3: Super Hero
Week 12 Theme 3: Super Hero
Week 13 Theme 4: Mass Media & Gender Issues
Week 14 Theme 4: Mass Media & Gender Issues
Week 15 Group presentations
Week 16 自主學習周 Self-directed Study
Week 17 自主學習周 Self-directed Study
Week 18 Final Exam
Evaluation
20% participation;
20% midterm essay exam;
20% final essay exam;
20% 4 mini-assignments;
20% 1 group presentation.
Textbook & other References
Handouts
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
1. Handouts
2. Films
3. Videos
Office Hours
Email: ichenenglish@gmail.com
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