Lesson 3.1 Culture Shock
Learning Goals- by the end of this class you will be able to:
(1) Understand the term Culture Shock
(2) Develop teamwork skills: working together as a group to create a presentation
(3) Develop presentation skills: present information to class using proper sentences and information
(8:00 pm - 9:30 pm)
- Announcements: Unit 3 Introduction, Attendance, Participation, Assignment Submission
- Icebreaker: How was your weekend?
- Activity: Survey
- Activity : Padlet Brainstorming "Culture Shock"
- PowerPoint: What is Culture Shock?
- Reading: Daniel James' Story - My Experience of Culture Shock
(9:30 pm - 9:45 pm)
- BREAK
(9:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
- Assignment: "Questions about Culture Shock PowerPoint"
- Breakout Rooms: Work period for "Interview - "Questions about Culture Shock PowerPoint" assignment
- Finish My Family History & Favourite Childhood Memories Essay (Final Copy)
- Finish recording Interview for 10 Questions & be ready to present it on Friday!
You will be creating a PowerPoint that answers the following questions:
1. If someone came to your country, what Culture Shock would they face?
2. When you travel to Canada, what Culture Shock do you think you will face as an international a student who will live in Canada for a few years?
3. How can we move from the Irritability Stage to the Adaptation Phase?
4. How is Canadian culture different than your home country?
5. What are some signs that your friend is experiencing Culture Shock, and what should you do to help him or her?
6. How can Culture Shock be good for you? Give 3 to 4 reasons.
7. What do you think is the most difficult part of living in a foreign country? (give several reasons for your answer)
8. How can you understand & prepare for culture shock before you move to another country?
This assignment is due Friday, November 26th, at the beginning of class.