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Short Story Club
Dec
4

Short Story Club

Short Story Club will feature a variety of short stories by American writers, coupled with a discussion about the meaning and language used in the text. On December 4th we will discuss "Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor. This event is a part of #AHInclusivityWeek. Join our virtual events during November 30th to December 7th to help build a more inclusive and barrier-free society for persons with disabilities.

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22.33 Podcast Club
Dec
1

22.33 Podcast Club

22.33 Podcast club brings you tales of people finding their way in new surroundings, it features first-person narratives and anecdotes from people who have been involved with ECA exchange programs. This event is a part of #AHInclusivityWeek. Join our virtual events during November 30th to December 7th to help build a more inclusive and barrier-free society for persons with disabilities.

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Turkey Bowl: A History of Thanksgiving Football
Nov
27

Turkey Bowl: A History of Thanksgiving Football

Can you name any two things more American than Thanksgiving and football? Neither can we! Join us together with Semir to learn more about how these two uniquely American things are related. We will talk about the origins of Thanksgiving Day football, learn which cities and teams have become a must on Thanksgiving Day, and talk about the cultural significance of this tradition. We’ll also have a live trivia for you with prizes in the end!

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Short Story Club
Nov
27

Short Story Club

Short Story Club will feature a variety of short stories by American writers, coupled with a discussion about the meaning and language used in the text. On November 27th in celebration of Thanksgiving Week we will discuss "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by O. Henry.

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English Game Night: Thanksgiving Trivia
Nov
25

English Game Night: Thanksgiving Trivia

We aren't going to give up our English game nights yet! This year at America House Kyiv is debuting our first ever virtual game nights! We'll feature trivia games such as Jeopardy and a new twist on classic Bingo!, but with more conversation! On November 25th in celebration of Thanksgiving Week we will play thematic trivia!

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American Studies Club: Thanksgiving is More than Turkey!
Nov
24

American Studies Club: Thanksgiving is More than Turkey!

Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving? Or have you never heard about the holiday before? No worries, amidst family celebrations and feast days, this fall we’ve got you covered. Together with Scott Whitmore, we’ll go live to talk about the origins of what many consider the most American of holidays, Thanksgiving!

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22.33 Podcast Club
Nov
24

22.33 Podcast Club

22.33 Podcast club brings you tales of people finding their way in new surroundings, it features first-person narratives and anecdotes from people who have been involved with ECA exchange programs. In celebration of Thanksgiving Week you will listen to "The Food We Eat (Thanksgiving)" with international exchange participants.

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Let`s Talk! With Mickey Ding
Nov
24

Let`s Talk! With Mickey Ding

Hey folks! Are you ready to chat about US favorite Thanksgiving-related things? Meet Mickey Ding from the U.S. Embassy – our special guest for Thanksgiving Chat! Mickey will share his favorite dish for Thanksgiving and how he celebrates this holiday in Ukraine. And, of course, we won't leave without attention Black Friday, which is also a part of Thanksgiving!

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Що говорять рецепти: негастрономічні розповіді кулінарних книг
Nov
14

Що говорять рецепти: негастрономічні розповіді кулінарних книг

На лекції мова піде про рецепти як засоби культурної комунікації, а також як специфічні літературні тексти, котрі цікаво читати, навіть при цьому не готуючи. Що спільного у літератури та кулінарії та чим збірка рецептів подібна на автобіографічний роман? Як за допомогою описів приготування страв автори реалізовували державну політику та створювали національні бренди?

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Українська кухня в США: історія смаку та традиції
Nov
7

Українська кухня в США: історія смаку та традиції

Українська кухня — це не лише повсякденні та святкові страви чи кулінарні технології. Вона має в собі історію, зв'язок зі своїм корінням, уявлення про гостинність та етнічну ідентичність. Разом з Оленою Брайченко ми здійснимо екскурс до кухонь українців США середини ХХ ст., щоб почути, які страви готувались та як українцями сприймалась кулінарна традиція американців.

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