Abstract

This article presents the creation and the pilot implementation of an American culture and history course that employs an interdisciplinary approach, incorporates learner-centered methods, and integrates internet resources creatively. This short-term, learner-focused course aspires to enrich the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curriculum by introducing young learners to key aspects of American history and culture such as the significance of liberty, contributions of prominent Black Americans, an overview of Indigenous peoples in North America, and insights into the impact of immigration. It intends to address a gap in the Greek National EFL Curriculum for Sixth Grade in Primary Schools, which predominantly focuses on British culture. Learners increase their creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication in EFL by reflecting critically on the resources and formulating their understanding of the facts. It derives inspiration from the Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars and Secondary Educators (SUSI) Fulbright program entitled Liberty, Equality, and the American Dream—Democracy and Citizenship, which took place at the University of Montana in June 2022.