Speaking Worksheet
Cultural Identity in a Global World
Speaking Practice
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Discussion
Discuss the questions. Ask follow-up questions and push for examples, evidence, and qualification.
- Can people belong fully to more than one culture?
- How does language shape the way people understand their identity?
- When does cultural exchange become cultural appropriation?
- Should schools teach local traditions more actively, or focus on global citizenship?
- Can a culture change rapidly and still remain authentic?
2
Collaborative task
Plan a cultural festival for a diverse community. Decide how to represent tradition without turning it into a stereotype.
- food and music
- language
- youth culture
- community voices
I would argue that...A more nuanced view is...The main trade-off is...That depends on whether...I see your point, but...The long-term consequence might be...
3
Report and challenge
Discuss which part of your festival could be misunderstood and how you would prevent that.