Abstract
Sino-US relationship is one of the most important bilaeral 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 car ； literacy
Contents
Abstract 1
Introduction 2
I. The Importance of Studying American literacy 2
A. The Definition of literacy 2
B. The Significance of Studying literacy 2
C. The Reason of Studying American literacy 3
II. Study American Culture from American Automobile 4
A. The Individualism 4
B. Pursuit of Change 6
C. Humor of Americans 7
D. Materialism 7
Conclusion 8
Acknowledgements 8
Bibliography 8
