2. european identity

European Identity

Hi, where do you think I come from?

What gives it away?

Key questions:

• To examine stereotypical associations with European Countries.

• To know what Italy is famous for and to recognise famous landmarks

Stereotyping Countries

• What country does this advert remind you of and how do you know?

Sense of Identity and StereotypesWhat do we mean by a sense of identity?A sense of identity is when we think of a country, it’s traditions

andthe things that we associate with that country.

What do we mean by stereotyping? Stereotyping is when you immediately assume that everyone in

Franceeats frog legs and wears striped clothes and berets. This is ageneralisation and isn’t true!

Can you describe the UK’s sense of identity?

Stereotypical Images

• What stereotypes are there for England?

• What other stereotypes do you know of?

Queen and James Bond Watch this clip

What does it say about British identity? Are there any stereotypes?

Italian Stereotypical Images

• Put the following headings in your exercise books and see if you can come up with at least 2 answers for each title; – Historical Buildings – Food– Cities – Landmarks – Physical features

Historical Buildings

Food

Cities

Landmarks

Physical Features – Volcanoes!

Taste Test!

• I need 2 volunteers …

Create a brainstorm in your books on another European country.

There are 50 to choose from….

Use lots of colour and draw some of the stereotypical

items.

WalesScotlandFranceIrelandSpainGreece

Spain

Football

Paella

Bullfight

Research time

• Use the internet and your own knowledge to complete the table on European Identity. You may need to think carefully about the customs.

Stereotyping Quiz:GUESS THE COUNTRY

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NAME THAT COUNTRY OR AREA

Look at the images on the screen and name the countries they remind you of.1)2)3)4)5)6) 7)8)9)10)11)12)13)14)15)16)

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• Answers! Next page…

NAME THAT COUNTRY OR AREA ANSWERS

The answers are as follows:1) Ireland2) France3) Scotland4) Sweden5) Wales6) Germany7) Netherlands8) Hungary9) Belgium10) Portugal11) Austria12) Finland13) Denmark14) Spain15) Greece16) UK