American Corners
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The document discusses American Corners, which are partnerships between US Embassies and host institutions that provide resources and programming to promote mutual understanding between the US and other countries. American Corners offer books, media, computers, and internet access about American culture and provide English language programs, lectures, films, and exhibits. The US Embassy Public Affairs Section coordinates cultural programs and media relations to support American Corners. A Memorandum of Understanding outlines each partnership and the contributions of the Embassy and host institution. The document lists several American Corners located in universities throughout the Philippines.
American Corners
- 1. American Corners:GlobalKnowledge and Partnership
- 2. American Corners partnerships access to current and reliable information
- 3. The mission of each American Corner is to be a partner in promoting mutual understanding with the United States of America.Mission Statement
- 4. Goalsaccurate information about United Statesopen dialogue through programs that build bridges of understandingaccess to English language resources, computers, and the Internetexchange programs
- 5. The ResourcesReference titles Books about English teaching and learning Works of fiction U.S. State Department publications about topics such as studying in the United States Audio , video and other non-print resources Online information from U.S. Government websites
- 6. Programs Lectures, symposia, presentations Film viewing Digital Video ConferencingWebchat Training, workshops Exhibits Outreach
- 7. Roles of the U.S. EmbassyInformation Resource Centers (IRC) IRC staff work with American Corners staff to help select U.S. books and reference materials and to assist with their use in answering questions about the U.S.
- 8. Roles of the U.S. Embassy The Public Affairs Section This section of the U.S. Embassy Manila coordinates cultural programs, supports English language programs, and is the main contact for media relations and information dissemination. An IRC staff member is normally designated as the Embassy liaison with American Corners.
- 9. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an agreement signed between the U.S. Embassy and the institution hosting an American Corner. An MOU is signed by the head of the institution and by the Public Affairs Officer or other representative of the U.S. Embassy. It outlines the institutions contributions to the American Corner and describes what the Embassy will contribute to the partnership. Property (books, equipment, etc.) is not listed in the MOU but is detailed in specific property grants issued by PAS.
- 10. American Corners in the PhilippinesLuzonSaint Louis University, Baguio City
- 11. Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 12. De La Salle University, ManilaVisayasCentral Philippine University, Iloilo City
- 13. University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City
- 14. Silliman University, Dumaguete City
- 15. University of San Carlos, Cebu CityMindanaoXavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
- 16. Notre Dame University, Cotabato City
- 17. Silliman University, Dumaguete City
- 18. Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City
- 19. Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo
- 20. Mindanao State University, Marawi City
- 21. Mindanao State University, TawiTawi
- 22. Ateneo de Zamboanga University, ZamboangaThomas Jefferson Information CenterEmbassy of the United States of America1501 Roxas Boulevard, Seafront Compound, Pasay CityTel: 301-2470Fax: 301-2469Email: mnltjic@state.govWebsite: http://philippines.usembassy.gov