2. In preparation for the Individual Oral, find two photos that you can use as a stimulus to address one of the options discussed in class. Print these and bring to class. DUE DATE Sunday 29th
Order of presentations
- Norhane
- Imane
- Ziad
- Noha
- Yehia
- Farah
- Hesham
- Karim
- Gamila
- Malak
- Menna
- Omar
- Gozi
- Eugene
We have covered the following topics:
Social relationships
How people interrelate and behave—as members of a community, individually and in groups. Possible aspects to cover:
-celebrations, social and religious events
-educational system
-language and cultural identity, or self-identity
-linguistic dominance
-minorities
-multilingualism
-nationalism, patriotism, fanaticism
-relationships (friendship, work, family)
-social and/or political structures
-social behaviours and stances
-taboos versus what is socially acceptable.
Customs and traditions – current and past practices, representations, expressions and knowledge that belong to a community of the target language.
Areas studied can include: celebrations, social and religious events, dress codes, fashion, uniforms, national costumes etiquette and protocols, food, historical events, arts
Cultural diversityThe ethnic,
gender, racial, ideological and socio-economic varieties within a community of
the target language.
Areas studied can include: beliefs,
values and norms, culinary heritage, how culture is learned, intercultural
assimilation, interlinguistic influence, language diversity, migration,
population diversity, subcultures, the concepts of human beauty, verbal and
non-verbal communication.Science and technology
The relationship between science and technology, and their impact on a community of the target language. Areas include:
• entertainment
• ethics and science
• ethics and technology
• impact of information technology on society
