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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of culture teaching in college English classes. The research questions for this study were set up as follows: First, how about the students’ perception of culture teaching in their English classes? Second, what effect does culture teaching have on their cultural awareness? Data was collected from 75 Korean college students enrolled in an Audio-Visual English class, and a questionnaire was used as the tool for the study. The results showed that students’ perceptions on culture teaching were very positive so they had more interest in English and realized learning American culture is important in learning English. They also showed teaching American culture in English classes did not cause the inter-cultural barrier, and it didn’t raise an awareness of natal culture, either. This study concerned culture teaching in English class could provide not only English skills but cultural knowledge for the students. From this concern and the results, the study suggests the importance of culture teaching in college English classes should be emphasized, and this could make the students more competitive international people in the global context.