Unlit 1 Urbanization
1. Search for Background Information
2. Discuss the Words' Meaning
3. Listen to the Lecture
4. Read for Information
Text A Urbanization of America, Growth of Cities
Text B In Defense of Urban Sprawl
5. Practice for Enhancement
6. Write an Academic Essay
7. Make Your Presentation
Unit 2 Old Population
1. Search for Background Information
2. Discuss the Words Meaning
3. Listen to the Lecture
4. Read for Information
Text A Brave 01d World -- How the Elderly Are Seizing America
Text B Welcome to the Ageing Future
5. Practice for Enhancement
6. Write an Academic Essay
7. Make Your Presentation
Unit 3 Education
1. Search for Background Information
2. Discuss the Words' Meaning
3. Listen to the Lecture
4. Read for Information
Text A The American Education System: Rising to the Challenge -- as Always
Text B In Ranking U.S. Students Trail Global Leaders
5. Practice for Enhancement
6. Write an Academic Essay
7. Make Your Presentation
Unit 4 The Changing Family
1. Search for Background Information
2. Discuss the Words' Meaning
3. Listen to the Lecture
4. Read for Information
Text A Stabilizing Change in American Families
Text B After Long Wait, Same-Sex Couples Marry in New York
5. Practice for Enhancement
6. Write an Academic Essay
7. Make Your Presentation
Unit S Social Injustice
1. Search for Background Information
2. Discuss the Words' Meaning
3. Listen to the Lecture
4. Read for Information
Text A Growing Income Gap May Leave U.S. Vulnerable
Text B The "Glass Ceiling" in Modern Day Employment
5. Practice for Enhancement
6. Write an Academic Essay
7. Make Your Presentation
Unit 6 Values
1. Search for Background Information
2. Discuss the Words' Meaning
3. Listen to the Lecture
4. Read for Information
Text A The Values Americans Live By
Text B Values and Morals in American Society: The 195Os versus Today
5. Practice for Enhancement
6. Write an Academic Essay
7. Make Your Presentation
Appendix 1 Sample Academic Essay
Appendix 2 Glossary
Appendix 3 The 570 Words of the Academic Word List (AWL)