WELCOME TO AMERICAN CORNERS IN SERBIA
The American Corners provide current and reliable information about the United States, its society, values, and policies, through a variety of programs, services and products that are available to all Serbians.
There are currently six American Corners in Serbia: Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis, Kragujevac, Vranje, and Bujanovac. The opening of the seventh corner in Subotica is planned for October 2006.
Children Christmas Party at the American Corner Belgrade
Freedom of the Press and the U.S. Constitution" Presented by American lawyer and law professor Speedy Rice
All Corners in Serbia are built upon the core concept of local partnership. Sponsored jointly by the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade and a local host institution, public library or cultural center, the American Corners promote mutual understanding between Serbia and the United States, and reinforce intercultural exchange and friendship between our peoples.
Lecture of the IV Professor Aleksandra Vranes on " How to write a Research Paper"
All American Corners have a professional bilingual librarian trained to help you find information about the United States. These friendly, easily-accessible places the following services:
- free membership
- English language books, magazines and newspapers
- CD-ROMs, DVDs, VHS and audio cassettes
- computers and internet access
- exam preparation kits (TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT)
- U.S. Government reports and other publications
Conversation Hour with Milena Crosley, an American citizen, at the American Corner Nis
The Corners invite you to come and participate in many wonderful programs and events, including:
- Presentations, workshops, lectures by distinguished Americans
- Exhibits and paper shows
- English Teachers' Corner
- English Language Hour (Conversation Hour, discussion groups, Debate Club)
- Book Club
- Children's Corner (workshops, story-telling, contests, play-hour)
- Feature film projections
- Documentary film projections
- Application and grant-writing workshop
- Job application workshop
- Book Fairs and library conventions
- Educational Advising Center's presentations
- Press conferences
Members can also propose new programs and suggest new acquisitions.
To check the monthly calendar of activities and find additional information about each Corner, please visit http://www.americancorners-sam.net
And, be sure to visit the American Corner nearest you.
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