UNIVERSIDAD EAN

MASTERING ENGLISH

La versión imprimible considera solo una parte del módulo. Por lo tanto, es
indispensable revisar cuidadosamente el ambiente interactivo.

AUTOR

TITO FRANCISCO SOLANO ROA

BOGOTÁ, D.C.

2022
 GUIDE 2. INTERNATIONAL CULTURE

Propósito de aprendizaje

• Student is able to approach and understand the general features of different

culture.
• Student is able to compare his own culture with other cultures.
• Student delivers a well- structured formal presentation using a sentence
outline.
• Student writes a well- structured opinion essay.
• Student is able to research and analyze information using library and
technological sources.

Material de estudio
Básico
Brandt, P.Y. (2013). Psychological Aspects of the Role of Religion in Identity
Construction. Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science, 47(2), 299–
303. https://cutt.ly/Gy6Ys2k

Caneva, E. (2017). Identity processes in the global era: the case of young immigrants
living in Italy. Journal of Youth Studies, 20(1), 79–93. https://cutt.ly/Xy6Yh2N
Guang, X. guangxin@hku. h. (2013). Buddhist Impact on Chinese Culture. Asian
Philosophy, 23(4), 305–322.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09552367.2013.831606
Hărşan, R. (2014). History, scenery and identity definition with Mircea Nedelciu and
Andrzej Stasiuk. Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov, Series IV:
Philology & Cultural Studies, 7(2), 117–124.
Heilbrunn, S., Gorodzeisky, A., & Glikman, A. (2016). Identity of immigrants –
 between majority perceptions and self-definition. Israel Affairs, 1, 236.
Chapter 1 and 2.

Rummens, J. A. (2003). Conceptualising Identity and Diversity: Overlaps,

Intersections, and Processes. Canadian Ethnic Studies, 35(3), 10–25.
Smith, I. K. E. (Ed.). (2008). Hybrid identities: Theoretical and empirical
examinations. https://cutt.ly/vy6Y0gv

Uhlmann, E. L., Brescoll, V. L., & Machery, E. (2010). The Motives Underlying
Stereotype-Based Discrimination Against Members of Stigmatized Groups.
SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH, 1, 1.

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you must:
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3. Swipe the page to browse or search for a specific database.
4. By clicking on a database, you will be taken to its main page, where you can browse
or search for the referenced material.
5. If you have any questions you can:
• Consult the tutorials of the databases.
• Request personalized or group advice.
• Contact us through our telephone channels 5936464 Ext. 3380/3318/3376, online
WhatsApp +57316 8748114 and / or email alfin@universidadean.edu.co

Internet websites
• Major Elements that Define Culture: https://youtu.be/kGrVhM_Gi8k
• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10:
https://youtu.be/kGrVhM_Gi8k
 • Ethics vs Morality (Philosophical Distinctions): https://cutt.ly/Jy6OKlI
• Thoughtco: https://cutt.ly/Ay6Il8c
• How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky:
https://cutt.ly/ty6OXSU
• The Connection Between Language and Culture: https://cutt.ly/My6OMBU
• The culture trip: https://cutt.ly/qy6O80h
• Russian Stereotypes: https://youtu.be/1XlvfViNal0
• Countering Stereotypes about Japan: Examples from Academia and
Business: https://youtu.be/7X9MQP31DAM
• Countering Stereotypes about Japan: Examples from Academia and
Business: https://youtu.be/qYPUVb0uktU

Complementario

Caneva, E. (2017). Identity processes in the global era: the case of young immigrants
living in Italy. Journal of Youth Studies, 20(1), 79–93.https://cutt.ly/Xy6Yh2N

Internet websites

• Study Academy: https://cutt.ly/Xy6IptS

• European Union: https://cutt.ly/xy6KqWO

• The Balance: https://cutt.ly/Yy6KsJI

• Understanding the German mindset: https://cutt.ly/7y6KzZm

Actividad 1

Essentials

Concept map.

Instrucciones específicas para desarrollar el producto

1. Watch the videos from

• Major Elements that Define Culture

• Symbols, Values & Norms: Crash Course Sociology #10

About elements of culture. Take notes about the categories and types of elements

1.1 Read the next three articles about identity types and diversity in:

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

2. Watch the video What is a Jew?, and reflect about the different dimensions of
culture

3. Read about religion and Confucianism, and its relation to ethics, identity and
culture in:
• Article 1

• Article 2
4. Watch the next videos in order to learn about ethics, morality, language and
culture.
• Ethics vs Morality (Philosophical Distinctions)

• How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky

• The Connection Between Language and Culture

5. With all information above, build a concept map summarizing the categories and
elements of culture.

Actividad 2

Consolidation.

• Writing essay
• Code of ethics and Video / Hangout (Meeting)

Instrucciones específicas para desarrollar el producto

1. Learn about some countries stereotypes in:

• The culture trip

• Russian Stereotypes

• Countering Stereotypes about Japan: Examples from Academia and

Business
• What Are Common Stereotypes About British People?
 2. Read the article about discrimination and stereotyping in

• Article discrimination

3. Based on a globalized perspective, read about immigrant’s identity and the

concept of Hybrid identities in:
• Article 1

• Article 2 (chapter 1 and 2

Individual task:
4. Write an essay for or against the possibility of having a global identity. Use
examples and facts to support your statements.

Group activity:
5. Write your own personal "code of ethics." What are the rules a "good person"
should live by?
5.1. With your group, hold a meeting in which every member will share their
“personal code” and together, discus about the cultural elements present in
each ones “code”.

Record your meeting in a Google hangout. Make sure you apply what you studied in
the “essentials” and “consolidation” sections in guideline 2. Do not create any script
to be read during the meeting It must be spontaneous, in order to demonstrate that
you can develop ideas in a natural way.
Notes:
• All members of the group must take part in the activity.
• All the participants must use the camera when recording the activity (your face
must be visualized). Audio option recordings will not be graded.

• Be careful with the format. It is a meeting. It is not an oral presentation.

Although it is a group activity, every student has to paste the link on the Word
file.

Self-assessment: Write a paragraph describing the strengths and weaknesses you

identified when completing the individual and group activities during this guideline. Let
your tutor know if you need a piece of advice to improve your skills.

Project
To continue with the second part of the project, you must describe your culture based
on the different elements of culture covered in the guidelines above. Period design
your code of ethics, with some possible stereotypes. Do not forget to explain clearly
the foundation for all aspects.