英语本科毕业论文-从美国汽车看美国文化.doc

本科毕业论文
从美国汽车看美国文化
学生姓名:
学生学号: 200320207155
院(系): 外国语学院
年级专业: 2003级英语本科5班
指导教师:
二〇〇七年五月

American Culture—From the Perspective of Automobile
Cai Hao
Under the Supervision of
Liu Shengming
School of Foreign Languages and Cultures
Panzhihua University
May 2007
Contents
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………..I
Key Words…………………………………………………………………………….I
摘要………………………………………………………………………………………………..II
关键词……………………………………………………………………………………………..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
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 th