MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY and international institutions 1) Convergence of cultures 2) Positive and negative aspects of multiculturalism 3) Cultural values of other nations 4) International institutions – European Union, NATO

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. English idiom Comment on the following quotations. To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in Alaska and being against snow. William Faulkner When in Rome, do as the Romans do. English idiom

MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY Brainstorm vocabulary connected with the following subtopics: MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY Multiculturalism Common reasons for migration Assimilation Immigrants Minorities Discrimination Xenophobia, racism International institutions

Look at the map and name the countries which are considered to be multicultural? How can people profit from living in a multicultural society?

What are your feelings when you look at the pictures below? Are you ready to live in a multicultural society? 2. 1. 3.

Why would you move and live somewhere else? What are the reasons for becoming an immigrant shown below? Which countries do many people migrate from and to? Why? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Why would you move and live somewhere else?

What does multiculturalism include? Refer to the pictures below. 1. 2. 3. 4.

xenophobia discrimination racism What negative phenomena does multicultural society have to face? Explain the terms. xenophobia discrimination racism

Read the map below and name the EU countries Read the map below and name the EU countries. Which of them are the oldest and which the newest members? What criteria do countries have to meet to be able to join the common European currency? Which countries haven‘t accepted the euro?

The International Court of Justice in The Hague What are the goals of the institutions in the pictures? The European Parliament in Brussels The International Court of Justice in The Hague monitoring tolerance human rights legal enforcement employment legislation peace budget

Read the map below and name some of the NATO participating countries. Biely obr preč What does NATO stand for? What was its original purpose? What are the pros and cons of being a NATO member?

Name of the festival Place and time Target audience Programme You would like to organise a Multicultural Festival. Think about the following details: Name of the festival Place and time Target audience Programme Accompanying events Guests invited Multicultural signs