Culture & Society of English Speaking Countries
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008I was asked to teach a course at the local university (Hunan Institute of Science & Technology) at the last minute this semester. Seems one of the university’s teachers was ‘dismissed.’
Therefore, I’ve been busy, very busy, scrambling to put a class in order that was left in a shambles by the previous professor who didn’t seem to care much for showing up to class or covering the required material!
The class is called “Culture and Society of English Speaking Countries”. It’s a mouthful to say, and the range of material that needs to be covered is huge. I’m teaching the class in English, as all of my students are English Majors. So far it’s been fun, despite all the work!
The class is actually taught over two semesters (I’ve already been asked to teach the second part in the spring) with this semester covering primarily the UK and Australia and next semester covering Canada and the USA. I’m sure next semester will be much easier and will probably feel less like ‘work’ in the preparation of my lectures.
I’ll keep you updated!