從美國(guó)汽車(chē)看美國(guó)文化 英文專(zhuān)業(yè)畢業(yè)論文

American Culture—From the Perspective of Automobile

Abstract

Sino-US relationship is one of the most important bilateral relations in the world. It connects the world’s most populous country with the only Superpower. The mutual understanding is related to the quality of two countries’ relation. Therefore, it is urgent to increase the understanding of the United States. Understanding the United States includes the understanding of American culture. Automobile is an important traffic tool and an essential element in Americans’ life. It is also an American culture carrier. It is an aspect for Chinese people to understand the United States.
This thesis introduces the definition of culture and the significance of studying American culture, and then analyses, in American culture, the individualism, humor, materialism and Americans’ pursuit of change in their life. At last the author draws a conclusion that from the perspective of automobile, Americans are individualistic, humorous, and good at pursuit of materials and change in their life.

Key Words American Automobile; the United States; Culture


Contents

Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..I
Key Words…………………………………………………………………………….I
摘要………………………………………………………………………………………………..II
關(guān)鍵詞……………………………………………………………………………………………..II
Introduction …………………………………………........……………………….…..1
I. The Importance of Studying American Culture………………………….………….2
A. The Definition of Culture……………….…………………………...…………..2
B. The Significance of Studying Culture.……………………...…………………...2
C. The Reason of Studying American Culture…………………..……………………….3
II. Study American Culture from American Automobile………..……………….…....5
A. The Individualism ………………………………………………………..……...5
B. Pursuit of Change..….………….…...…...…………………….….………......…8
C. Humor of Americans.………………………...……………...…………..…....…9
D. Materialism……..…………………………………………………………….....10
Conclusion……….…………………………………………………………………....11
Acknowledgements..............................................................……………………….…12
Bibliography……...............................................................…………………………...13


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