Let's understand the U.S.

5th meeting for FACSS American Cultural Exchange Program

2010-10-27T13:49:00.002-04:00

Hello FACSS Students and Scholars!

A sincere thank you to those who attended the last meeting. Thank you for your support and your contribution to helping develop the program. What I learned meeting with you, will help me do better for you in the future.

Be sure to attend the next ACEP meeting on October 27 at the Reitz Union, # 287. Sun Yujing, who teaches English as a second language, at the UF English Language Center, will help us learn about the elements and mechanics of language learning.

Everyone remember to invite your language partners to join us on the 27th, for another instructive and pleasant evening together.

4th meeting for FACSS American Cultural Exchange Program_come with language partners

2010-10-12T23:01:00.000-04:00

Hello FACSS members!

Just a reminder, that American Cultural Exchange Program will be meeting, this Thursday at the Reitz Union #361-363 at our usual meeting time, 7-9PM.

We have a stimulating learning activity planned, and we’ll have some time for you to have free conversation with your new friends.

Be sure to invite and encourage your language partners to attend. We need their support at the meetings. Your experience will be as good as your efforts to make it special.

See you Thursday~

Conversation Hour

2010-10-03T11:49:00.000-04:00

Dear FACSS members:

After successfully collaborated with us in FACSS American Cultural Program, UF Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures decided to further the collaboration. All of our FACSS members who are interested in communicating with American students are invited to join their 'Conversation Hour'.

Here are the schedule of this semester's 'Conversation Hour'.

Time: Oct 4th, 5:10pm to 6:00pm

Place: Florida Gym (FLG), Room 210

Time: Nov 3rd, 5:10pm to 6:00pm

Place: Florida Gym (FLG), Room 220

If you have already find your language partner, please contact him/her and meet them there.

Wonderful evening on September 30th!

2010-10-01T11:03:00.002-04:00

On Thursday, September 30, FACSS members met with UF majors and minors in Chinese to find partners for two-way language exchange at Pugh Hall 120. This meeting was organized by the faculty of the "East Asian, Chinese Program" (EAC) in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

The faculty presented a brief introduction to the Chinese degree program and showed video clips from its study abroad progams in Chengdu and Beijing. One of the faculty members also described the "Chinese Conversation Hour" program, and invited FACSS students to attend future meetings. Then individual students were asked to introduce themselves and explain why they are studying Chinese. FACSS students attending for the first time were also invited to introduce themselves. Following this was the main event, when all the students "mixed and mingled" to arrange language partners. About 80 students attended the meeting. We look forward to coordinating more events with these students.

Every UF gator is welcomed to our biweekly meeting. Please check our website for new event announcements.

If you are interested, please check on UF's degree program in Chinese website: http://www.languages.ufl.edu/Chinese for more information.

3rd FACSS American Cultural Exchange Program is coming!

2010-09-28T00:05:00.002-04:00

The 3rd meeting of FACSS American Cultural Exchange Program will be:

This Thursday (the 30th), 7-9PM at Pugh Hall #120.

Dr. Cynthia Chennault and Ms. Han Xu, from the UF Chinese Language Department will be the speakers. Their topic is "What is happening with Chinese Studies and Language at UF?"

Besides, around 30 Amercian students whose major or minor is Chinese will also attend this meeting to meet with everybody. To those who want to find a long-term language partner, it is definitely a great opportunity.

So, please come and join us!

Again This Thursday (the 30th), 7-9PM at Pugh Hall #120.

Second meeting of American Cultural Program

2010-09-16T16:11:00.001-04:00

Dear FACSS members:

After a successful start two weeks ago, our second meeting is coming this Friday. We will have native speakers there to talk and chat with you during the discussion session.

Time: September 17th, Friday, 7-9pm
Place: Hub, Conference Room inside UF International Center
Speaker: Dr. Sammons, Dean of the International Center

See you then!

Letter from Speakers

2010-09-06T17:31:00.001-04:00

I want to thank the FACSS students who attended the first ICE

activity, on Thursday, 2 September. It was a pleasure meeting you

and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. You all did very well

introducing yourselves.

You are a bright and energetic group of students. I look forward to

working, playing, learning, and especially laughing some more, with

you.

I invite those of you, who did not enjoy the evening with us, to join us

at our next activity.

Come meet American, and perhaps other international students, who

are interested in learning about your language and culture, and in

helping you have a superior learning experience, while you are in

America.

It will be at the International Center conference room, Friday,

September 17. The activity begins at 7PM.

If you wish to enjoy some social time with your new friends, feel free

to stay as late as 10PM.

Dr. Sammons, Dean of the International Center will be there to meet

you, also.

You think you know English and the U.S. well?

2010-08-12T00:09:00.020-04:00

Have confidence about your English reading skills and knowledge about American culture, how much can you understand about the following article without a dictionary?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/11/opinion/11dowd.html?_r=1

After reading this article, how do you feel?

Our cultural program will help you be better integrated into the student and local communities, and to enhance and enjoy your experience while studying at UF. Here You can:

easily make friends with both Chinese national student and American students
Practice and improve your English language skills through active participation in our colorful learning activities
have in-depth discussion with our speakers and group leaders about interesting topics.

This is an English language and cultural exchange workshop. Get together with your friends to have fun, improve your English language skills and learn about American history and culture.

You are invited to our weekly cultural program start from September 2nd, 2010!

Come and join us every Thursday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm!

Scheduled Speakers

1. Topic: Dr. Peng will tell us about his experiences learning English and adjusting to life in

America

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Time: 9/02/10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Place: Reitz Union 2nd floor meeting room

Speaker: Yong G Peng, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, UF, Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery,

Director, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship

2. Topic: What is happening with Chinese Studies and Language at UF?

Time: 9/09/10, 7:00pm - 9：00pm

Place: Reitz Union 2nd floor meeting room

Speaker: Dr. Cynthia Chennault

Associate Professor, UF, Dept of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Special events: Meet UF students to partner with for English-Chinese language and culture sessions. Set website site to link-up students

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