America Through Foreign Eyes
Explore global perceptions of the US through African, Chinese, French, Mexican, and Russian perspectives. Gain cross-cultural insights.
Explore global perceptions of the US through African, Chinese, French, Mexican, and Russian perspectives. Gain cross-cultural insights.
America Through Foreign Eyes is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary course that examines how the United States is perceived by people from Africa, China, France, Mexico, and Russia. This course, offered by Rice University, provides a unique blend of World Cultures and American Studies, focusing on international perspectives of America, Americans, and Americanization. Over seven modules, students explore historical and contemporary views through the lenses of writers, artists, politicians, and intellectuals from these diverse regions. The course covers four main themes: Democracy and Modernity, Globalization and Capitalism, Racism and Immigration, and Intellectual and Cultural Life. Each module is taught by a specialized Rice faculty member, offering in-depth analysis of cultural interactions and perceptions. The final module "reverses the gaze," examining American perceptions of these countries. This course provides valuable insights into cross-cultural understanding and global perspectives on American influence and culture.
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What you'll learn
Analyze perceptions of America from African, Chinese, French, Mexican, and Russian perspectives
Examine the historical and contemporary views of America through foreign cultural lenses
Understand the impact of American democracy, modernity, and capitalism on global perceptions
Explore how racism and immigration in the US are viewed by other cultures
Investigate the influence of American intellectual and cultural life on foreign observers
Develop critical thinking skills in cross-cultural analysis and interpretation
Skills you'll gain
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There are 7 modules in this course
America Through Foreign Eyes is an innovative course that explores how the United States is perceived by people from Africa, China, France, Mexico, and Russia. This interdisciplinary program, offered by Rice University, blends elements of World Cultures and American Studies to provide a unique perspective on America's global image. The course is structured into seven modules, each focusing on a specific region's view of America, with a final module that "reverses the gaze" to examine American perceptions of these countries. Throughout the course, students engage with four main themes: Democracy and Modernity, Globalization and Capitalism, Racism and Immigration, and Intellectual and Cultural Life. By analyzing historical and contemporary sources, including writings, art, and public opinion, students gain a nuanced understanding of how America is viewed abroad. The course features lectures from specialized Rice faculty, offering expert insights into each cultural perspective. This comprehensive approach allows students to develop a critical understanding of cross-cultural perceptions and the complex relationships between the United States and various regions of the world.
Introduction
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
America through African Eyes
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
America Through Chinese Eyes
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
America Through French Eyes
Module 4 · 8 Hours to complete
America Through Mexican Eyes
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
America through Russian Eyes
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Reversing the Gaze
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructors
Associate Professor
Julie Fette is a specialist of French studies. Her research interests include gender, xenophobia, immigration, children's literature, and dance. She published Exclusions: Practicing Prejudice in French Law and Medicine, 1920-1945
Lecturer
Anne S. Chao holds the title of lecturer in the History department, lecturer in the Poverty, Justice and Human Capability Program, Visiting Professor at the Chao Center for Asian Studies, as well as Adjunct Lecturer in the Humanities at Rice University
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