Cross Cultural DSA09 Group5 (2)

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Thùy

Dương Hoàng

Long

ĐinhThảo

Thanh

Tuyền









Reading Text

Comprehension Questions

Discussion Questions

Vocabulary Exercises

Conversational Activities

Cultural Notes

* Diversity in Higher Education

* Active Participation* The Teacher-Student Relationship

* Trust, Honesty and the Honor System

* Competition and Grading

* Student Stress and Coping

* International and Immigrant Students in the U.S



" For a young student who

comes from a small place, the American college or university

is l ike a Big Mac . I t' s too big

to eat it all ."





The “American way”

is not the only way



Diversity in H igher Education

Four-year colleges or University

Two-year colleges or Adults school

Vocational school

Courses to pursue interests

Non-degree granting Institutions:

Degree granting Institutions:



Diversity in H igher Education

Diversity in

Institutions



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Student participation in theclassroom is not onlyaccepted but also expected in

most subjects.



FORMALCLASSES

INFORMALCLASSES

STUDENTS

HAVE A

PASSIVE ROLE

STUDENTS

HAVE AN

ACTIVE ROLE



IN VIETNAM IN THE USA














1. According to the authors, international students

and immigrants attending schools in the United States may exper ience: [A]

a. multiple culture shocks.

c. no adjustment problems.

b. a large cul ture shock.




2. According to the authors, what does the diverse

student population on campuses help some Americans to appreciate? [A]

The diverse student population on campuses helps

some Americans appreciate that there are different

habits, customs, and attitudes, and that the

“American way” is not the only way.




3. I f students are not going to school to get a degree,

why might they be taking classes? [B]

Because they want to receive specif ic vocational

training that wil l assist them in their jobs and to

pursue interests for which they were too busy when

they were younger.




4. There is a belief in the American cul ture regarding ages at which people

can learn. According to this bel ief,

when are people too old to learn? [C]

are never too old to learn” “ People “You




5. “Student participation in the

classroom is not only accepted but also

expected in most subjects.” However,

this is not generally true in: [D]

a. smal l classes that have many

discussions.

b. informal lecture courses.

c. large classes with formal

lectures.




6. Students pursuing advanced degrees

are expected to: [F ]

a. critique the professor.

b. formulate models.

c. cri tique theories.

d. both [b] and [c] .

7. Educational trends that have inf luenced teaching in th

humanities and social sciences as well as in mathematics

and the “hard sciences” have been responsible for what

kind of classroom activi ties? [H ]

problem solving in groups

project designing

Activities




8. Many teachers believe that the

responsibi l i ty for learning: [I ] a. lies with the teacher

b. belongs to the school.

c. l ies with the student.

9. What kind of classroom environment is believed to

help a student learn? [J]

a. formal and structured

c. easy and casual

b. informal and relaxed




10. According to the authors, wil l a teacher

who social izes wi th students outside of class

evaluate them differently? I n other words, wil l

teachers do favors for their students with

whom they have a close relationship? [J]

No - No

C Q




11. What might be a result of a violation of the

honor system? [M ]

a. a student’s failing a course

b. a permanent record of the violation in a student’s life

c. suspension or expulsion f rom

the university

d. all of the above

C h i Q i




12. What are the three examples of academic

dishonesty? [N] Plagiarism / Cheating / Fabrication / Aiding …

dishonesty / Falsif ication

13. When international students are accused of plagiarism, is it always because of dishonesty?

What is another possible cause that the authors

give? [O] No – I t may be that the students

omitted the citation out of

ignorance

C h i Q ti




14. Why might students be hesitant to share lecture

notes or other information with their fel low students? [Q]

Because students are fear that their own grades

wil l suffer.

15. Give two specif ic reasons that a high grade-

point average is important to some students.

[Q, R]

I t is needed for entrance to super ior

graduate schools and it also has

effects on a competi tive job market.

C h i Q ti




16. According to the authors, who might adapt

better to the stress of academic life? [T]

a. older students

b. younger students

c. new students

C h i Q ti




17. Why do some students who find it diff icul t to cope

prefer peer counseling to counseling with a school

psychologist? [U] Because they want to talk to someone close in

age who has had similar problem.

No, it isn’t.

18. I s it l ikely that students wil l make fr iends just by

passing people in the hallways at school? [V]

C h i Q ti




Because they don’t understand the system

and are not wil l ing to ask questions.

19. According to the authors, why might foreign

or immigrant students be disoriented dur ing the

first few weeks at a new school? [W]

20. What American values does the university

ref lect? [X]

a. democracy, socialism and authoritarianism

b. absolute respect, formality and tradition.

c. individual responsibil i ty and independence



1. What is the main theme of

this reading?

A. academic success in

schools in the United States

B. behavior, attitudes, and

values found in the

American education systemC. competition in American

society



2. Student participation is expected in most

subjects, according to the authors’

discussion in Paragraph E. Did you ever

have a class in which the students did most

of the talking? If so, was this classroom

style comfortable for you?



3. According to the authors’ discussion in

Paragraph K, are the roles that professors

establish outside the classroom the same as

the roles that they maintain inside theclassroom? Have you ever become friends

with a teacher? Were there any conflicts in

the relationship because you were also a

student?



Sometimes his position of authority left him isolated from

his staff and students. Although he wanted an egalitarian relationship with his facul ty, he

realized that they were his subordinates . He

tr ied to treat students with respect, even

when he discipl ined them for poor behavior.

egalitar ianism [J]

The director of the private college worked very hard at

his administrative duties. Each year, when applying for

f inancial aid, he had to meet many deadlines . Since he had already used up pr ivate sources of funding, he needed to

think of other innovative ways to raise money.

The School Director

subordinate [J] treat [K]

deadline [K]

innovation [J]

E. F il l-I n

F Ph d E i



F. Phrases and Expressions:

1. If a group of people is cliquish , they: [V]

a. tend to exclude nonmembers.

b. are musical.

c. l ike to have many members.

2. Peer counseling involves cooperation between: [U]

a. teachers and students.

b. students and students.c. teachers and parents.

Which statement best conveys the

meaning of the italicized words?

F Phrases and Expressions:



F. Phrases and Expressions: 3. If a teacher wants to know whether you have

any hands-on experience in the science laboratory, she

wants to know: [H]a. if you have any practical, applied exper ience.

4. To learn the ropes , you must try to: [W]

b. if you know the current theories.

c. if you are r ight- or lef t-handed.

a. discover rules and expectations.

b. practice sail ing a boat.c. get ti red up in an appointment.

Conversational Activi ties



SITUATION:

A student and a teacher are close friends

outside the class. They have coffee together

often, and even go out to movies andrestaurants. Nevertheless, the student

receives a D as the final grade for the course.

The student feels that the teacher should

change the grade to a C or a B.

Conversational Activi ties

Teacher-Student

Relationships

B Classroom Seating Arrangements



A

B

C

E

B. Classroom Seating Arrangements

D

C Common Causes of Academic Di ff iculty



Problem Is this also a

problem for

American

students?

Is this problem

more serious

for foreign

students?

1. Student doesn’t understand the

system (add/drop, incompletes, testing,

etc.).

2. Student takes too many classes.

3. Student doesn’t have a good

background in the subject.

4. Student has English deficiencydespite an adequate score on his or her

English exam.

5. Student is experiencing adaptation

problems in the new culture and ishomesick.

C. Common Causes of Academic Di ff iculty

N Y

N N

N Y

N Y

N Y

C Common Causes of Academic Di ff iculty



Problem Is this also a

problem for

Americanstudents?

Is this problem

more serious

for foreignstudents?

6. Student has roommate and housing

difficulties.

7. Student is lonely.

8. Student does not know how to study.

9. Student is nervous about taking tests.

10. Student cheats or plagiarizes.

C. Common Causes of Academic Di ff iculty

N Y

N Y

N YY

Y

Y

Y

D Seeking I nformation and Services in the University



D. Seeking I nformation and Services in the University

1. When students have questions about thei visas, they should go to the foreign student adviser. True

False

2. When students have questions

regarding electives and required courses, they should ask any

professor in the department.

Ask the officials of the registrar office

Ask the professor teaching this course





3.When students need letters of recommendation, they must ask the secretary of their departments to write the letters.

4. When students want to add or drop a course at the beginning of a semester,they must first go to their academic adviser for permission.

False Ask the professor

Ask the academic adviser

True





5. When students need to order transcripts to send to other universities, they must go to the

department chairperson.

False Go to the registrar

office Order the transcript online by accessing

to the university’s website





7. Student health insurance enables students to get free medical care outside of school.

6. Usually, letters of recommendation and transcripts are first given directly to the

student, who then sends them to another university.

True

False Discount / Reduce the cost

F Cross Cultural Questions:



F. Cross-Cultural Questions:

1. Are subjects such as politics, foreign policy, and

social problems taught in high schools or universitycourses? In your opinion, should they be taught?

2. Are subjects such as marriage, sex, birth control,

parenthood, and divorce taught in high schools oruniversity courses? In your opinion, should they be

taught?

3. Are there any courses or subjects taught that youfeel are completely useless? Are there any

that should be added to the curriculum?

F Cross Cultural Questions:



F. Cross-Cultural Questions:

4. When students leave high school, are they well

prepared for life outside school? Explain.

5. Does everyone receive an education? Untilwhat age is education mandatory? Is education

free?

6. Is there a separation betweenreligion and education, or is

religious part of the school

curriculum?





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