Clash of Culture Discussion Task

Instructions:

1. You are to work in pairs orally discussing ALL the statements here below.

 

2. After discussing orally, you must choose and do an in depth written argumentative essay on the two statements which you find most interesting (og nej I må ikke opstille i punktform!). You must use the linking words and phrases in the two right colums on the hand out.

 

3. Please upload your written essay to the blog  (as a comment) … and for Godness sake remember to correct for grammatical errors before you upload!! J I expect to find NO and absolutely NO errors in tense, spelling and congruity.

STATEMENTS: 

1.      It is important to be obedient and obliging and respect your parents

2.      Arranged marriages are a good thing because then you don’t have to look for a partner yourself and you don’t risk getting your heart broken

3.      It is important that we protect our traditions, values and beliefs

4.      It is a good idea for immigrants to hold on to their own language and cultural traditions once they have settled in a new country

5.      Living in the country is better than living in a big city with lots of crime

6.      There should be no borders between countries so everyone could live wherever they wanted to

7.      It is okay for men to have sex before marriage but not for women

8.      Western women often dress too provocative and challenging

9.      Everyone should have the right to own a gun so they can protect their own house

10.  Many cultures are repressive towards women

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