1. A multicultural world

2. A multicultural world = A rich colourful tapestry
Multiculturalism – Picture analysis
• What does each picture represent?
• Can you identify each culture/ the culture you are seeing?
• What is multiculturalism?
• Can you name some of the most multicultural countries in
the world?

3. A multicultural world = A rich colourful tapestry

4. A multicultural world = A rich colourful tapestry
Multiculturalism – Picture analysis
• What does each picture represent?
different cultures
• Can you identify each culture/ the culture you are seeing?
• What is multiculturalism?
(Among many definitions) it is the doctrine that
several different cultures (rather than one national culture)
can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country.
• Can you name some of the most multicultural countries in
the world?
Australia, the USA, Canada, Argentina, the UK,
France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, etc.

5. A multicultural world = A rich colourful tapestry
Brainstorming:
• Sharing
• Races
• Interacting
• differences
• History
• colour(s)
• Costums
• Music
• Traditions
• Food
• Rotines
• Anthem
* festivals
* styles
* clothes
* literature
* religion
* sports
* beauty
* beliefs
* television
* rules
* languages
* flag

6. A multicultural world - Vocabulary Work
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7. Cultural Diversity – Video Watching (solutions)
1. How does the interviewee define cultural diversity? Cultural diversity is about how two
people are communicating, bearing in mind that the way they communicate will be based on
their cultural differences, and that implies acknowledging and respecting differences,
behaviours, values, beliefs.
2. How is eye contact seen in different cultures? In some cultures not giving eye contact is
considered as a sign of respect. In other cultures, to give eye contact means giving attention.
3. Name the six differences covered by cultural diversity. Behavior, attitudes, values, beliefs,
genders, status.
4. How many tips should we bear in mind when we're interacting with somebody of a different
culture? 4 tips.
5. The 1st tip mentions a specific skill we should use. What is that skill? Observation skills:
observe how people behave and interact, as well as their body language.
6. What's the importance of leaning forward or backward? In some cultures people sit and lean
forward when they’re interacting, and if you lean back you can give a message that you’re not
interested, which can be considered as an insult.
7. What advice is given in the 2nd tip? Appreciate cultural differences and respect them.
8. What is the comparison established between India and Switzerland? In India, time keeping is
not considered important, so people don’t bother when someone is late. On the other hand,
in Switzerland, being a minute late is considered as a real insult.

8. Cultural Diversity – Video Watching (solutions)
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Region
Northern
Europe
Italy
How communication is established
Giving facts
Sharing a lot of emotions
Japan
Building harmony
India
Asking about families
10. The 3rd tip gives the following piece of advice:
Don't assume that because that person represents that country, that he or she is 'gonna'
behave like everybody else.
11. The 4th tip focus on patience.
12. Is the question "How are you?" easy to answer? It depends on the country we are. In the UK
the answer would be simple: “I’m fine, how are you?”. But in some parts of the world they’ll
give you 20 sentences to explain how they are.
13. How is cultural diversity summarized? Cultural diversity fundamentally is acknowledging and
respecting differences, behaviours, values, beliefs.

9. The bright side of cultural diversity/ mult ic ult ur alism
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Contact with different cultures
Sharing ideas
Factor of development
Sharing values
Tolerance
Solidarity
Different languages
Interculturalism
Sharing dialogue
Respect for humans rights and human dignity

10. The British speak out: Yes or No to multiculturalism: (Student’s book, pp. 118-119)
EXERCISE A
Eilidh
Alan
Kimberly
pro: “The UK has
Pro/against the use of the
been… years”
word “multicultural”
Positive/negative/neutral
outlook on multicultural
situation
Experience with people
from other cultures
positive: “Different positive: “I worked for
races… recognised” a Jewish man.”; “I only
see nice people and
nasty people…”
none
neutral: “Why must we
be either one or the
other?”;
positive: “We can be
integrated…nationality”
experience: “He was a Yes: “I am a Caucasian…
nice man.”
Vietnamese”

11. The British speak out: Yes or No to multiculturalism: (Student’s book, pp. 118-119)
EXERCISE B
1. The UK is made up of various peoples and races. – TRUE. “The UK has been
multicultural”
2. Eilidh feels that the complete integration of immigrants is vital to the well-being of the
nation. – FALSE. “if citizens are integrated”
3. Alan dislikes people from other cultures. – FALSE. “with great regret I have to admit
that the majority of people who I dislike are my own kind…”
4. Kimberly thinks that integration and the appreciation of different cultures are not
incompatible. – TRUE. “We can be integrated and still be a recognized nationality.
EXERCISE C
1. Why does Eilidh fell that full integration is a negative thing? She believes that cultural
differences will be lost that way and they shouldn’t.
2. What has Alan noticed since he started working for Royal Mail? He has found out just
how culturally diverse the UK is.
3. I love the differences between us. What does Kimberly mean? She has learned to
respect and appreciate her husband’s uniqueness as an individual from a different
background and culture.

12. A multicultural world - Labels
Video Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOjNcZvwjxI

13. A multicultural world - Labels
Video Watching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOjNcZvwjxI
CONTRASTS
Boss/Bossy (chefe/mandona)
Persuasive/pushy (convincente/convencida)
Dedicated/selfish (dedicado/egoísta)
Neat/vain (impecável/vaidosa)
Smooth/show-off (com estilo/exibida)
Don’t let labels hold you back! (Não deixe os rótulos apagarem o seu brilho)
Be strong and shine! (seja forte e brilhe)
Whip it!

14. A multicultural world - Labels

15. A multicultural world - Labels
Picture analyzis

16. A multicultural world - Labels
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What are labels? They’re stereotypes. Stereotypes are standardized and simplified
conceptions of groups based on some prior assumptions.
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Why do people label each other? They want to feel superior to others. Many times this
attitude hides a feeling of inferiority.
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Why are people discriminated against? People are discriminated because of their: sex,
age, race, colour, social status, religious or political beliefs, nationality, etc. In short,
they are different from the dominant group.
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How does one person discriminate against another? By excluding that person, by
making fun of him/ her, by creating caricatures; by ignoring him/ her, by humiliating
him/her, etc.
 What does this mean? “Labels are for cans not people” (Anthony Rapp)
You are not supposed to label people as they are not to be labelled. Each one of us is
unique and doesn’t compare to the others. Labels are for items.

17. Social Exclusion – Possible Causes
These pictures are related to possible causes of social exclusion. Identify those causes and give reasons or examples for your choices.

18. Social Exclusion – Possible Causes

19. The dark side of cultural diversity/ multiculturalism
• Intolerance
• Racism
• Xenophobia
(ethnocentrism)
• Social discrimination
• Lack of solidarity/ dialogue
(cultural relativism)
• prejudice
• Economic exclusion
• Religious persecution
• Enslavement
• Segregation

20. Listen to/ Read the poem and answer the
questions
Sorry
Sorry that we are here
That we take your time
Sorry
Sorry that we breathe in your air
That we walk on your ground
That we stand in your view
Sorry
That my name is not David
Or Catherine
Or Mary
But Rushed
And Hotly
And sorry that we brought nothing
The only thing we have is a story
Not even a happy story.
1. In your opinion who might have
written this poem?
2. What is the author apologizing
for?
3. Re-read the last two lines of the
poem. For what reason might the
author have left his homeland?

21. Reason(s) why the author might have left his homeland
* War
* Religious persecution
* American dream (searching for better living/working conditions)
* Lack of job
* Political reasons
*…
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Racism
Lack of jobs
Political reasons
Cheap workforce
Prejudice
Seen as a financial burden due to the support given by the state
Different culture / language
Economic reasons
Financial investment
War
Religious persecution
Help solving labour shortage
People think they don’t pay taxes and have the same rights as them
Discrimination
Specialized immigrants mean specialized workers
Fear that they steal jobs and or university vacancies
Contribute to a multicultural society

23. Complete the table with the given information
IMMIGRATION
REASONS
BENEFITS FOR THE HOST COUNTRY
INTEGRATION PROBLEMS
CAUSES

24. Complete the table with the given information
(Solutions)
IMMIGRATION
REASONS
- Lack of jobs
- Political reasons
- Economic reasons
- War
- Religious
persecution
BENEFITS FOR THE HOST COUNTRY
- Cheap workforce
- Financial investment
- Help solving labour shortage
- Specialized immigrants mean
specialized workers
- Contribute to a multicultural society
INTEGRATION PROBLEMS
- Discrimination
- Prejudice
- Racism
- Different culture/language
CAUSES
- Fear that they steal jobs and or
university vacancies
- People think they don’t pay taxes
and have the same rights as them
- Seen as a financial burden due to
the support given by the state

25. WORKBOOK, page 57-59
IMMIGRATION/IMMIGRANTS’ EFFECTS ON HOST SOCIETIES
PROS
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Bring salt to society (Jim, Ireland)
Carry their own culture, traditions, languages and
ideas (Jim, Ireland)
Contribute to change our customs (Jim, Ireland)
Develop tolerance and understanding (Jim,
Ireland)
Show us new ceremonies, religions, dances and
music (Jim, Ireland)
There could be a cultural exchange (Juan, Spain)
Provide new experiences (Estela, Portugal)
We are able to learn new languages (Estela,
Portugal)
They bring new qualified people to the countries
(Estela, Portugal)
Politicians stand for immigration (Sylvia, France)
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Take our jobs (Jim, Ireland)
Some are disruptive and criminals (Jim, Ireland)
Some don’t adapt (Jim, Ireland)
Take our university vacancies (Juan, Spain)
They keep speaking their own languages and the
native people don’t understand them (Juan, Spain)
It should be tighter as far as letting immigrants in
the other country is concerned (Juan, Spain)
They don’t get jobs according to their
qualifications as they are not recognized in the
host country (Estela, Portugal)
They may occupy employment vacancies (Estela,
Portugal)
Turn to criminality, drug dealing or bank robbing
(Sylvia, France)
They make native people feel unsafe (Sylvia,
France)