national culture

*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