广东外语外贸大学英文学院的《当代美国社会与文化》课程是英语专业的核心必修课程,为想了解美国社会和文化的学生提供全面而深入的介绍,并旨在提升学生对文化现象的分析和研究能力。
课程共十五个单元,内容涵盖美国政治、经济、和社会的各个方面。政治方面主要着重于美国宪法、修正案、政府架构、两大政党、利益集团、司法和社会福利等话题。经济方面包括国内经济、金融、外贸和工作就业等。社会方面较为广泛,包括教育、移民、种族、家庭、媒体、娱乐、犯罪和警察等话题。每一个话题都将提供一个审视美国社会的独特视角,使学生获取对美国文化的多维度、全方位的深刻理解。
课程的独特之处在于它不停留于简单的文化介绍层面,而是注重对美国社会深层架构的探索,提升学生透过现象看本质的分析能力。课程积累了二十多年的教学经验,采用全英教学,教学团队国际化,跨文化的视角尤其适用于想了解美国社会文化的中国学习者。
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【课程简介】
本课程致力于构建理解中国特色社会主义法治体系的清晰理论框架,系统阐释其文化根基与核心要素,内容涵盖从国内治理到全球视野的多元议题。课程深入剖析中国法治建设历经的三个重要阶段及其开创性成就,系统讲解从“以法治国”到“依法治国”再到“全面依法治国”的历史性演进,深刻展现法治为中国式现代化提供的重要制度支撑与治理保障。
【About This Course】
This course provides a clear framework for understanding China’s rule of law. It systematically explores the cultural foundations and key components of China’s rule of law, covering topics from domestic governance to a global perspective. It shows the groundbreaking progress and achievements made through three stages in strengthening the rule of law: from “govern the country by law” to “govern based on the rule of law” and further to “advance law-based governance.” It helps students comprehensively understand how the rule of law fundamentally supports Chinese modernization.
【课程特色】
1. 系统阐释中国式现代化,以叙事方式增强传播效能
2. 汇聚权威外语专家,构建高水平课程建设团队
3. 融入多元国际声音,增强课程亲和力与可信度
【Course Highlights】
1.Narrative-Driven Learning: Explains Chinese modernization systematically through engaging storytelling rather than dry theory.
2.Expert Team: Developed by a team of experienced language and culture experts.
3.Global Perspectives: Incorporates diverse international viewpoints to enhance relatability and credibility.
【主讲教师】
伍巧芳 华东政法大学
【Instructor】
Wu Qiaofang, East China University of Political Science and Law