*Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by
everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.
*Many countries are largely populated by immigrants, and the culture is influenced by the many groups of people that now make up the country. This is also a part of growth. As the
countries grow, so does its cultural diversity.
• What is it like to be a secondary student in Argentina?
• Would it be the same if you were in the first years of your secondary school
education?•How is it for a foreigner?
•Do they have the same opportunities than you?
How do people from other cultures see your culture?
Write down three positive and three negative characteristics.
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Now think of other national cultures you know. Choose one and list stereotypes for this culture.
Country:
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Make a list with 5 tips for a foreigner to succeed in studying and at work in our country.
•How will it be like when you graduate from Secondary School?
•Will it be the same for a foreigner?
•What about studies and jobs opportunities?
* How is to be a graduate in Argentina?
* Dimensions of Culture
Click the following link and prepare a short piece of writing to hand in (it must be a summary about the article.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofstede%27s_cultural_dimensions_theory
It is he sending and receiving of messages across languages and cultures. It is also a negotiated
understanding of meaning across social systems and societies.
•Have you ever been in a situation where you were surrounded by members of another culture or
subculture and you did not understand what was happening? Explain.
•If not, try to imagine a situation like that. Explain.
*National Culture & Consumerism
*Are National Culture and Consumerism related? Think about it and express your idea.
* Final talk:Advertising & Consumerism* Click on the following link. After watching it,
prepare a little talk about it. Be ready to talk to the teacher and express your ideas and point of view.*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7gw9sS8Ev8
* STRENGTH LIES IN STRENGTH LIES IN DIFFERENCES, NOT IN DIFFERENCES, NOT IN
SIMILARITIESSIMILARITIES