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Local and Global Perspectives on Cultural Issues

Local and Global Perspectives on Cultural Issues. Learning Objectives. ​To understand how and why local and global perspectives on cultural issues can change and how we can research and analyze cultural issues. Lesson Tasks.

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Local and Global Perspectives on Cultural Issues

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  1. Local and Global Perspectives on Cultural Issues

  2. Learning Objectives • ​To understand how and why local and global perspectives on cultural issues can change and how we can research and analyze cultural issues

  3. Lesson Tasks • 1. Watch the first video and try to identify what culture, tradition and identity issues are raised by the video. • https://youtu.be/XUO59Emi3eo

  4. Lesson Tasks • 2. In groups you will each research an issue to do with tradition, culture and identity and produce a 4-5 minute presentation to give to the class at the end of the lesson. ​​​Each group will research an issue and make notes on: Global/Local Perspectives, Future Scenarios/Solutions and Personal Perspective. Try to find out the causes and consequences of the issue/perspective. Click here to download a research grid. Groups are:

  5. Group 1 • A. Effects of Globalisation on Traditional Culture/Changing Identity • British Influence on Hong Kong • Globalisation will destroy minority cultures • Will we become one culture? • The new faces of Hong Kong • https://youtu.be/dnca-FDLN-0 • https://youtu.be/JJ0nFD19eT8

  6. Group 2 • B. Prejudice/Conflict that exists between Different ​Cultural Groups • Hong Kong jealous of mainlanders • Unequal status of domestic helpers • Ethnic tensions in South Africa • Slovakia only accepts Christian asylum seekers and refugees

  7. Group 3 • C. Impact of Migrants on Culture - Global Case Study • Qatar migrant workers • Migrants enrich American culture • Preventing migration could damage British culture • The town that's had enough of migrants

  8. Group 4 • D. Influences and Change in Youth Cultures​​ • The most dangerous band in the world • UK youth subcultures today • Japanese youth subcultures • Hong Kong youth hip hop culture

  9. 2 Essay Questions • After each presentation, think of two essay questions related to the presentation that you could investigate. Type your possible essay questions and submit via FOCUS.

  10. HOMEWORK • Choose one research/essay question from the presentations this week that you would like to research for your Unit 1 essay. ​Use this essay planning document (click here for PDF version) to begin thinking about your question/topic. Bring the completed document in class next lesson.

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