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3月6日周一 18:30 走近美国参议院：“全世界最伟大的审议机构”

Monday, March 6, 18:30 “World’s Great Deliberative Body” – Stories from the U.S. Senate

作为美国负责起草和通过法案的立法机构，美国的国会采取两院制：由众议院和参议院组成。其中，由100名参议员组成参议院被誉为“全世界最伟大的审议机构“，这是一项具有悠久历史的传统，参议员们公开就他们关心的议题进行持久的讨论。在上海美国中心本次的讲座中，我们带大家走近参议院这个具有特殊重要性的美国立法机构，介绍它的诞生以及历史上曾经影响过美国社会进程的几项重要议会辩论。

The U.S. Legislative branch, which drafts and passes bills that may be signed by the President, is divided into 2 governing bodies: The House of Representatives and The Senate. Its 100 members represent an institution with a long history of protocol and tradition and the U.S. Senate has been described as the “world’s greatest deliberative body” due to Senator’s ability to publicly debate issues they passionately care about at length. To explain this key American institution, The Shanghai American Center will host a public lecture to explain the function of the U.S. Senate, it’s history, and some major debates which have shaped our Nation.

本次活动语言为英文，极少量翻译。

The event will be conducted in English with limited interpretation.

3月8日周三 15:00 EducationUSA教育资源介绍&咨询会

Wednesday, March 8, 15:00 EducationUSA Advising Session

对留学美国感兴趣吗？想要了解更多关于申请流程、学校选择、专业选择方面的信息吗？上海美国中心将在3月8日下午三点到四点半举行一场EducationUSA教育资源介绍&咨询会。现场你可以读到最新的美国教育、留学类图书资源，并向我们的EducationUSA教育专员提出你关于美国留学的疑问。

Interested in studying in the U.S.? Want to learn more about the application process, different school options and majors? On March 8 from 15:00 to 16:30, the Shanghai American Center will host an EducationUSA advising session to help you explore U.S. study abroad options. During this time, you can read the latest books and resources on U.S. education opportunities and ask our official EducationUSA Advisor for tips on studying in the U.S.

活动会用中文进行。

The event will be in Chinese.

3月8日周三 18:30 妇女历史月特别放映：《女性争取投票权》

Wednesday, March 8, 18:30 Women History Month Movie Screening: One Woman One Vote

为庆祝三月的妇女历史月（Women’s History Month），上海美领馆将举办一系列相关活动。其中在3月8日妇女节这一天，上海美国中心将放映有关美国妇女选举权运动的纪录片《女性争取投票权》(One Woman One Vote)。该片回顾了美国长达70年的妇女争取投票权的历史，同时触及了当今女权运动的几个关键议题。该片也让观众有机会走近包括Elizabeth Cady Stanton、Susan B. Anthony 和Alice Paul等在内的美国女权主义领袖，是她们组织和领导了为美国妇女争取平等权利的活动。此外，现场会有两位女性美国外交官和观众一起探讨当今社会的女性议题。

To celebrate Women’s History Month, U.S. Consulate Shanghai will be hosting a series of events including a screening of the documentary on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States at the Shanghai American Center. The documentary is called “One Woman One Vote”, which gives an historical account of the 70-year battle for women’s suffrage in the United States and also sheds light on issues surrounding the women’s rights movement today. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the female leaders who organized and fought for equal rights for American women including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul. The screening will take place on International Women’s Day, March 8, and two American female diplomats will lead a discussion on contemporary women’s issues during the screening.

本纪录片长106分钟，语言为英文，无字幕。

The documentary is 106 minutes long and is in English with no subtitles.

3月14日周二 18:30 走近美国众议院：“人民议院”的功能

Tuesday, March 14, 18:30 “The People’s House” –The U.S. House of Representatives’ Role in American Democracy

作为美国负责起草和通过法案的立法机构，美国的国会采取两院制：由众议院和参议院组成。其中，由435名众议员组成的众议院是其中规模较大的一个，众议员总数由国会根据各州人口比例划分，每个众议员任期为两年，这个特点让众议院又有“人民议院”之称。和参议院一样，众议院也在起草、辩论和通过法案的过程中起着相当重要的作用，其决定影响着全美国的民众。在上海美国中心本次的讲座中，我们带大家走近众议院这个具有特殊重要性的美国立法机构，介绍其历史和功能，以及历史上曾经影响过美国社会进程的几项重要议会辩论。

The U.S. Legislative branch, which drafts and passes bills that may be signed by the President, is divided into 2 governing bodies: The House of Representatives and The Senate. The House of Representatives is by far the larger of the two, with a total of 435 members, divided based on the proportional population of each of America’s 50 States who are elected every 2 years. These frequent elections have led some observers to nickname Congress’ lower branch as “The People’s House”. As with the Senate, it plays a key role in drafting, debating and passing legislation that affects millions of citizens across the United States. To explain this key American institution, The Shanghai American Center will host a public lecture to explain its function, its history, and some major debates which have shaped our Nation.

本次活动语言为英文，极少量翻译。

The event will be conducted in English with limited interpretation.

上海美国中心（Shanghai American Center，简称ShAC）是美国驻上海领事馆新闻文化处的一部分，旨在协调与支持中美教育交流，举办文化活动，提供图书资源等。中心举办各种文化活动，包括各类讲座、电影之夜、艺术展览等。

地址: 上海市南京西路1376号上海商城东峰540室

进入须知：进入上海中心参加活动必须持有效身份证件，否则将不允许进入。

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