Many American politicians, including President Joe Biden, have been known to describe their nation as the "the greatest country in the history of the world", but what is the reality of the United Stat Many American politicians, including President Joe Biden, have been known to describe their nation as the "the greatest country in the history of the world", but what is the reality of the United States today? The world's third most populous nation is still undoubtedly very powerful and extremely wealthy but it's also deep in crisis. In this class, we'll take a critical look at the issues and events shaping American life and try to understand this complex society. Topics discussed in this class will include social issues, culture, history, politics and the economic system. Students will be welcome to suggest topics to be covered in this class.
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You will learn about issues or events that are important to Americans and difficult for outsiders to understand. And because of the outsized impact of the US on the world, everyone can benefit from ha You will learn about issues or events that are important to Americans and difficult for outsiders to understand. And because of the outsized impact of the US on the world, everyone can benefit from having a deeper understanding of this country. For those who are interested in or planning to move to the US for work or study, having a better understanding of what you're getting yourself in to is essential.
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