Identity and Interculturality · Interpersonal Communication
Stereotypes and Cultural Misconceptions
Investigating the origins of cultural stereotypes and developing strategies to challenge them in conversation.
Key Questions
- 1How can we distinguish between cultural generalizations and harmful stereotypes?
- 2What strategies can you use to correct a cultural misunderstanding politely?
- 3How do media representations shape our biases toward other cultures?
Common Core State Standards
ACTFL: Comparisons - Cultural ComparisonsACTFL: Communication - Interpretive
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: World Languages
Unit: Identity and Interculturality
Period: Interpersonal Communication
Suggested Methodologies
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