Programs | Kanda | KGU | Shimane | Set-up a Program
 In collaboration with Kanda Gaigo University in Tokyo, Japan, the Monterey Institute has been offering a 4-week intensive English program focused on community interaction and American culture studies. Students in the program have opportunities for interaction with members of the local Monterey community through presentations they give at local schools, as well as through countless interaction opportunities set up as part of their classes.
The program is based on the following communicative curriculum:
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Get to Know US Culture |
Get to Know US Culture
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Get to Know US Culture
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Get to Know US Culture
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Get to Know US Culture
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Exploration
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The American Perspective
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Exploration
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The American Perspective |
Exploration |
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LUNCH |
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Community Interaction
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Community Interaction
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Community Interaction |
Community Interaction |
Community Interaction |
Getting to Know US Culture
You will be introduced to integral aspects of culture and will evaluate similarities and differences between US and Japanese culture. Topics will be centered around weekly themes that will also tie in with The American Perspective.
Exploration
You will learn about different ways to investigate culture. Investigative methods covered will be research, observations, approaching/contacting people (to make appointments), interviewing (design and techniques), questionnaires, etc.
The American Perspective
You will prepare for, participate in and reflect on information gained from panel discussions on topics covered in Get to Know US Culture class.
Community Interaction
You will further explore the cultural aspects discussed in Get to Know US Culture and The American Perspective through the investigative techniques discussed in Exploration class. You will choose an aspect of American culture or society to investigate and will employ a variety of research techniques to gather information that you will compile and then share in the format of a final presentation.
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