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Maryland English Institute. Tunghai in Washington. Safety & Security. The University of Maryland and the College Park area are safe places to stay and study, but there is crime. Safety tips: Do not walk around campus or College Park alone at night. Pay attention to your surroundings.
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Maryland English Institute Tunghai in Washington
Safety & Security • The University of Maryland and the College Park area are safe places to stay and study, but there is crime. • Safety tips: • Do not walk around campus or College Park alone at night. • Pay attention to your surroundings. • Do not leave bags, cell phones, laptops, etc. unattended.
Safety & Security (con.) • Resources: • The University of Maryland (UMD) has91 police officersand police services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • There arepay phones and blue emergency phoneson campus that provide direct access to campus police.(Dial 911) • Video camerasare placed at strategic places on campus to help prevent crime. • REVIEWthe safety & security information in your folders!
Food • UMD has a food court in the Stamp Student Union that serves fast food – including Chinese! • There is a food co-op for healthier choices. • The area of College Park surrounding your hotel has many different restaurants. * Lisa and David will help you to find food that you enjoy!
Transportation • We will be using the Metro (subway and bus) and the UMD bus systems to travel to all of our destinations. *Lisa and David will help you to use the transportation system.
Campus Facilities • You will be issued identification cards that give you access to the following campus facilities: • Campus Recreation Center • McKeldin Library • Hornbake Library & Non-Print Media Services • University Health Center *You will be visiting these places today on your campus tour!
Program Overview • American English Study • American Culture for International Visitors • Wikispace • Required Weekday Activities • Required Weekend Activities • Optional Weekday Activities • Cultural Group Discussions • Guest Lecturers • Final Presentation
American English Study • AmericanEnglish Study and language lab provide opportunities for students to improve language skills and learn about American culture. • This class meets everyday: • 8am – 9am - MEI Multimedia Center (Holzapfel Hall room 1125) • 9am – 11am - Plant Sciences (PLS) room 1162 *You will visit these buildings today.
American Culture for International Visitors • The American Studies course (AMST 478W) provides students the opportunity to explore various aspects of American history and culture. • This class meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1pm – 3pm in PLS 1117. *Tomorrow’s class meets for only 1 hour.
Wikispace • A Wikispace is similar to a webpage or a blog. • We will be using this space to post writings, presentations, responses to discussion questions, and to share ideas and information about ourselves. *We will learn how to use the Wikispace in language lab tomorrow.
Required Weekday Activities • Friday, July 27th - Tour of National Shrine • Wednesday, August 1st - Exploring an American Corporation
Required Weekend Activities • Weekend trips are an important part of this program where you will be able to see and experience the culture you are learning about in classes.
Required Weekend Activities (con.) • Saturday, July 21st – Exploring Washington DC: Potomac River Cruise • Sunday, July 22nd – Exploring Washington DC: Monuments • Saturday, July 28th – Exploring Washington DC: Diverse Neighborhoods • Sunday, July 29th – Exploring Washington DC: Museums • Saturday, August 4th – Great Falls National Park • Sunday, August 5th – Shopping!
Optional Weekday Activities • Friday, July 20th– Jazz at the Sculpture Garden • Wednesday, July 25th – Dinner & Bowling • Friday, August 3rd – Dinner & Karaoke * You will be able to sign up for these activities today!
Cultural Group Discussions • Students will have the opportunity to practice speaking by participating in group discussions with American volunteers and with Lisa and David. • July 24th, 26th, 31st, August 2nd – Lunch Discussions with Lisa and David • July 25th, August 1st– Group Discussions with Tunghai Volunteers *Information about the volunteers can be found on our wikispace.
Guest Lecturers • Two guest lecturers will be coming to speak to you about diversity in the U.S. You will be encouraged to use your language skills to interact with the lecturers. • Reverend Graylan Hagler • Dr. Saul Sosnowski *Information about the lecturers can be found on our wikispace.
Final Presentation • At the end of the program students will give a final group presentation on cultural research conducted in class and on trips. • You will be divided into four teams and present the information that you have learned as cultural observers.