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Good Mafternoon! 9/2/14EQ: What is unique about the cultures of Europe?HW: Test 9/5
DateDate ## Title Title 8-27 12 Debate Points and Reflection 8-28 13 Culture and Languages9-2 14 Travel Blog
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2. On the top of page 14, in a sentence or two, define “Culture.” What are some of the traditions that you have that make up your own culture?
Literacy Rate and the Standard of
Living
What is Literacy Rate?
• A literate person is one who can read and write.
• It is a major factor in whether a person can get a job and be successful in the workplace.
• A country’s literacy rate is the percentage of the population over age 15 that can read and write.
• The standard of living (“economic level” achieved by a person, family, or country) is often higher in countries where the literacy rate is high.
High Literacy Rate = High Standard of Living
• The goal of every country is to have 100% literacy rates among its people.
• One reason that many people cannot read/write is that their communities cannot afford to pay for teachers or schools.
Cycle of Poverty• Having basic reading & writing skills is very important .
– Without skills, workers are stuck in the lowest-paying jobs.
• A cycle of poverty can develop when people cannot get an education.– The uneducated are forced to get low-paying jobs, so
they cannot get enough money to pay for their children’s education – the cycle continues for generations.
• The standard of living remains low for these families because their education level is low.
Cultures of Europe
Literacy Rate, Language, Customs and Traditions.
Languages Of EuropeOver 200 native languages in Europe
Most can be put into three categories
-Germanic -( English and German). The largest native group with 20% of European speaking a Germanic Language. -Romance -( Italian, French & Spanish). These language come from Latin- the language of the Roman Empire- Romance.-Slavic- (Russian) mostly Northern and Eastern European Countries. Include Russia. Written in the Cyrillic Alphabet.
Languages Of Europe
- The European Union ( EU) recognizes 23 official languages in Europe.
- Because of the language diversity European school children usually learn 1-2 other languages in addition to their native one.
- Over ½ ( 400 million) Europeans speak English because it is often a choice for their 2nd language.
Germany: Literacy Rate
• The literacy rate in Germany is 99%99%
*Ranks 31st in LR
* Students in Germany must attend school through the 9th grade. After that students either go to a trade school or keep attending public school until the 13th grade ( roughly 18 years old) If they want to go to college.
Germany:Language
The official language of Germany and Austria is German.German. - Germanic Language
Follow the link to here a song sung in German!!
http://genkienglish.net/learntospeakgerman/hallowiegehts.htm
Customs: OktoberfestOktoberfest
“Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture”- Definition from Wikipedia.com
Wurstl- tradition Bavarian Sausage
Children dressed in tradition Bavarian Dress
Bavarian – the old name of Germany. The culture od Germany and the high Alps region is called Bavarian
Culture.
Yodeling is traditional form of music commonly found at Oktoberfest.
70% of Germans practice Christianity (Protestant and Catholic)
St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6th in Germany as well as in other European countries. On the evening before the 6th, children place their newly cleaned shoes in front of the door in the hope that Nicholas might fill them with nuts, fruits, chocolate, and sweets.
Germany:Germany:Traditions Traditions
Traditions: The Christmas Tree originated in Germany. A fir tree was brought in to the house and decorated with candles in honor of the Advent. Later candies and stripes of cloth were tied to the tree for decorations.
Country Literacy Rate
Language
Customs &Traditions
Germany 99-100% German(Germanic Language)
Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in
the Mountains 70% practice
Christianity Christmas- gave us
first Christmas tree
RUSSIA: Literacy RateRUSSIA: Literacy RateRussia’s Literacy rate is
99-100% Russia has a free education
system guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution and has a literacy rate of 99.4%.Entry to
higher education is highly competitive. As a result of great
emphasis on science and technology in education, Russian
medical, mathematical, scientific, and space and aviation
research is generally of a high order- from Wikipedia.com
Russia: Language Russia: Language
Russian is a Slavic Language
Between 145-160 million speak Russian ( based on 2008 estimation)
A Russian Proverb
Руководитель без народа, что цветок без солнца
Translation: A ruler without a nation is like a flower without the sun
Follow link to here the Russian alphabet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_alphabet
RUSSIA: CustomsRUSSIA: CustomsBallet is a highly prized art form in Russia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWj4VRmlaBA&feature=BFa&list=UL4E9jD5GSS0U
Many Russians practice Orthodox Christianity-75%One tradition in Russia is to eat milk pudding and
cheesecake on Christmas.
RUSSIA: TraditionsRUSSIA: Traditions
Milk PuddingCheesecake
Country Literacy Rate
Language
Customs Traditions
Germany 99-100% German(Germanic Language)
Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the
Mountains Christmas- gave us first
Christmas tree
Russia 99-100% Russian(Slavic
Language)
Ballet originated in Russia
ChristmasOrthodox
Christianity
France: France: Literacy Literacy
RateRate• The Literacy rate in France is 99%99%
• Children must start school at age 6, many though start at age 3.
• Children in France must go to school until they are 16 years old.
• Since higher education is funded by the state, the fees are very low; the tuition varies from €150 to €700 depending on the university
France: Language-FrenchFrench is the official language of France
-French is one of the Romance Languages
France: CustomsBastille DayBastille Day
“Liberté, égalité, fraternité”- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity ( motto of the French Revolution & France)
Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. It commemorates the 1790 storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the
uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.-
definition from Wikipedia.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9UapuC-Ytc&feature=related
ChristmasChristmasIn France during Christmas there are family
reunions, gifts, and candy for the children. There are also gifts for the poor and people give to
charities. Because France is 80% Roman Catholic and most families attend Midnight Mass
on Christmas Eve.
France: Traditions
Country Literacy Rate
Language
Customs Traditions
Germany 99-100% German(Germanic Language)
• Oktoberfest• Bavarian Culture in the
Mountains• Christmas- gave us first
Christmas tree
Russia 99-100% Russian(Slavic
Language)
• Ballet originated in Russia
• Christmas
France 99% French
(Romantic Language)
Bastille Day- July 14. Ended the Monarchy in France.
Christmas- Midnight Mass
France is 80% Roman Catholic
Italy: Literacy RateItaly: Literacy Rate• The literacy rate in Italy is
98%98%• Children in Italy go to school
from age 6-16. • University of Bologna, Italy and Europe's
oldest university, founded in 1088• five stages: kindergarten,primary
school, lower secondary school, upper
secondary school, and university
Italy: Language- ItalianItalian is the official
language of Italy- Italian is one of the
Romance languages.
Follow the link to hear some phrases in Italian
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/guide/phrases.shtml
How to say hello in Italian:
Ciao an informal term for Hello. It can also be used for Goodbye.
Italy: Customs
OperaOpera A very popular form of performing arts that
originated in Italy.
Follow the link to see an Opera performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMD_5UzjdqQ
Clip from Phantom of the Opera copyrighted 2004 by Odyssey Entertainment.
Italy: Traditions
• Christmas & Easter Christmas & Easter are major holidays.
• Italy is the home to the head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope lives in Vatican City in Rome.
Country Literacy Rate
Language
Customs Traditions
Italy 98% Italian(Romantic Language)
OperaChristmas &
EasterRome is home
to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.
United Kingdom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb1t1bF8aU4&feature=related
United Kingdom: Literacy RateUnited Kingdom: Literacy Rate
The Literacy Rate is 99%99%. .
The UK is home to some very famous and old university's such as
Oxford (England), Cambridge (England), & St. Andrews (Scotland).
United Kingdom: LanguageEnglishEnglish is the official Language of the United Kingdom. It is a Germanic Language. Other Languages commonly spoke in the UK are Gaelic (Irish), Celtic (Scottish), and Welsh (Wales)1.08 Billion People speak English worldwide
United Kingdom: Customs
In England afternoon teaafternoon tea is a custom that has carried on for centuries. Traditionally at four o’clock every afternoon, afternoon tea
is served hot with small pastries or sandwich's.
United Kingdom: Traditions• 62% Practice Anglican Christianity and so Christmas is
celebrated by many.• After Christmas, many celebrate Boxing Day- It was
originally the day for servants and tradesman to receive presents from their employers but it’s now basically a big shopping day for Brits. It’s similar to Black Friday in the U.S.
• Brits say you need to take your tree and decorations down within 12 days of Christmas or you’ll have bad luck for the next year
United Kingdom: TraditionsThe United Kingdom has been steeped in traditions and customs for centuries. Some of the unique celebrations are the Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England), Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England), Boxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England) and singing traditional musicBoxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England) and singing traditional music.
Country Literacy Rate
Language
Customs Traditions
Italy 98% Italian(Romantic Language)
Opera Christmas & Easter Rome is home to the
Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.
United Kingdom
99% English (Germanic Language)
Also Welsh, Celtic, & Gaelic in
other parts.
Afternoon TeaMany traditions
from Scotland, Wales & England.
Majority Christian- Anglican
The EndLa Fin- French
Ende- Germanτο τέλος (to télos)- Greek
В конце (V kontse)- Russianalla fine- Italian
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Travel Blog• In your notebook on page 14, choose 1 or 2 countries
and write a diary entry about your travels.• Pretend that you are visiting there or you already did.
Write about:– what you saw– what you learned – their traditions/ customs– language
• You may use your BYOT to access more information (culture grams, etc)