Language and culture Prof. Isora Enríquez O´Farrill, PhD

Aims Understand cultural information Develop writing strategies

English speaking territories in Asia Territories English Speaking Population India 1,143,540,000 India 1,143,540,000 Pakistan 165,449,000 Pakistan 165,449,000 Philippines 90,457,200 Philippines 90,457,200 Hong Kong 6,985,200 Hong Kong 6,985,200 Jordan 6,407,058 Singapore 4,839,400

Indian English “What is your good name ?”- a polite way of asking someone’s name. “Today morning” – this morning “Yesterday night” – last night “general mai” (in general) “ek minute” (one minute) “ek minute” (one minute)

Other varietiesIndian English "fear" [fiə].[fir] [k ɒ təd ʒ "cottage“ [k ɒ ted ʒ dogs[d ɒɡ z].dogs[d ɒɡ s] / ɛ / tax and Texas [ ʋ ] wet and vet "developed"/d ɪ v ɛ lə pt/. [d ɛʋ ləpd]

Where are you put up? means 'Where are you currently staying'?. Where do you stay?- 'Where do you live?' or 'Where's your house?'. to shift - to move (e.g. to shift from one apartment to another). Wheatish (complexion) - light, creamy brown, or having a light brown complexion. "Out of station": "out of town". "pass out" means to graduate

Viewing task 1 What continent does it refer to? How do you know it?

Africa flora and fauna flora and fauna

English speaking countries in Africa Country Population Nigeria 148,093,000 Nigeria 148,093,000 South Africa 47,850,700 Ghana 23,478,000 Zinbabwe 13,349,000 Namibia 2,074,000 Botswana 1,882,000 The Gambia 1,709,000 Seychelles 87,000

Viewing task 2 Select the two English speaking countries of the clip.

English speaking countries in Africa Country Population Nigeria 148,093,000 Nigeria 148,093,000 South Africa 47,850,700 Ghana 23,478,000 Zimbabwe 13,349,000 Namibia 2,074,000 Botswana 1,882,000 The Gambia 1,709,000 Seychelles 87,000

What do you know about the African cultural, socio political life? - Capital cities A country with three capital cities Outstanding political leaders African Nobel Prize winner South African English

CountryCapital city BotswanaAccra The GambiaVictoria GhanaAbuja NamibiaBanjul NigeriaGaborone SeychellesWindhoek

CountryCapital city BotswanaGaborone The GambiaBanjul GhanaAccra NamibiaWindhoek NigeriaAbuja SeychellesVictoria

Do you recognize these people? What are their names?

Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma President of the South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) Kwame Nkrumah founding member of the Organization of African Unity Julius Kambarage Nyerere Swahili name Mwalimu or 'teacher‘..

Viewing task 4 Mention some South African cities

Curiosity The Republic of South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria, often treated as the single capital, is home to the executive branch of government (including the President). Cape Town is home to the Assembly. Bloemfontein where the Supreme Court is. Johannesburg is the commercial center of the country, but not actually one of the capital cities.

Viewing task 5 South African personalities.

PersonalityField Nadine Gordimer writer, political activist awarded 1991 Nobel Prize in Literature Doris LessingBritish Nobel Prize- winning author Alan StewardProducer, Song Writer and Recording Artist

Athol Fugardplaywright, novelist, actor, and director who writes in English, best known for his political plays opposing the South African system of apartheid.

Viewing task 6 Identify the phrase ___ An idea I want to die for. ___An ideal for which I’m prepared to die.

Use the notes to write about Mandela

- Born Mvezo, SouthAfrica - Born Mvezo, SouthAfrica - Given name Rolihlahla - Rolihlahla means "to pull a branch of a tree", or more colloquially, "troublemaker" - 27 years in prison - Active participation in politics after Anti - apartheid and anti-segregation fighter - 10 May, 1994 country's first black President.

South African English British or American English South African English sneakers or trainers 'takkies', 'tackie' or 'tekkie' pick-up truck'bakkie' party nice 'jol' 'lekker'

Self- evaluation reading task

Read the text above and answer 1. What award was he given for his merits? 2. Had any other African received that award? 3. What designation did he receive?

Akinwande Oluwole "Wole“ Soyinka (July 13, 1934) is a Nigerian writer, poet and playwright. He was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, and became the first African to be so honored. In 1994, he was designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the promotion of African culture, human rights, freedom of expression, media and communication.