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Welcome to the Open Class By Byungjin Lee & Amery Kirk Drummond
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Let’s have fun watching a video.
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“Culture Shock” “Culture Shock” the feeling of being confused or anxious that you get when you visit a foreign country or a place that is very different from the one you are used to Today’s Topic
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Shocking America
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In America we have things that you may find shocking. What's this condition called? obesity. It's called obesity.
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We also have extra large meal portions.
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Unfortunately, we also have a gang culture.
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Unfortunately, we also have hate groups.
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Then we have some really fun parts to American culture. Like classic cars
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America has a very big car culture. We love our cars. These are muscle cars.
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We're also big fans of RV's or Motorhomes.
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And some Americans take pride in their rigs, better known as semi-trucks.
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Some people are avid fans of this car culture: Low-riders
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Some people really love to buy big expensive rims for their vehicles.
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Americans also love choppers.
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Americans also value their right to bear arms.
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Task : List at least three shocking things the international students experienced in American culture. Real-life Culture Shock in the US
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What do the international students find shocking in American culture? literature class party relationship hugging holding hands food language Comprehension check-up
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Task 1 : understanding culture shock foreigners may have in Korea Imagine you are a foreigner. Think of 3 most strange or shocking things in Korea. ex) bowing to the elderly Make 3 questions asking about them on the worksheet. ex) Why do Koreans bow when they meet someone older? Time limit : 5 minutes Culture Shock in Korea
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Education & School Life Food & at the restaurant Manners & Custom Superstition Family / Transportation Categories Why do Koreans ~ I don't understand why Koreans ~ I wonder why Koreans ~ I was shocked to see Koreans ~ It is strange when I see Koreans ~ Patterns
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Task 2 : helping foreigners to understand Korean culture Exchange question sheets with neighboring groups. (G1 =>G2=>G3…=>G7=>?) Put your answers to each question, making a dialogue between a foreigner and a Korean. Time limit : 4 minutes Culture Shock in Korea
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Task 2 : helping foreigners to understand Korean culture Practice the dialogue with your group members, memorizing it. All members of each group take a part in the dialogue. (Time limit : 2 minutes) Culture Shock in Korea
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Group Presentation Post the worksheet on the board. When called, all group members come out and act out the dialogue, taking turns. ex) F: Why do Koreans bow to the elders? K: That’s a Korean way to show respect. Culture Shock in Korea
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Real-life Culture Shock in Korea Teacher Amery’s Account
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I was pretty shocked to learn that although these are sold everywhere people usually don't wear these: Hint 1: At the beach Hint 2: Celebrities, Fashion What are, "sunglasses" 100 points Society
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I was really surprised to learn that students in Korea actually have to do this : E DUCATION What is, "stay at school until late at night"? Hint 1: Sit at a desk Hint 2: Moon and stars 200 points
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I was really shocked to learn that people don't think they need to drive or own this type of car because it is impractical. C ULTURE Hint 1: Rain Hint 2: Luxury What is a "convertible”. 300 points
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I was super surprised when I learned that people actually ate this: F OOD Hint 1: Brown Hint 2: soft and wrinkly What is: Bundaegi 300 points Double Score
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I was really shocked to learn that this was missing in buildings. S UPERSTITION Hint 1: Chinese character Hint 2: Death What is the fourth floor. BOOM!
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I was really surprised when I saw this happening on the road. C ULTURE Hint 1: F-1 Hint 2: Ignoring the rules What is, "dangerous driving" 100 points
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I was surprised at how efficient and brilliant an idea this is. I was honestly a little jealous that we don't use this idea in America. RESTAURANT CULTURE Hint 1: convenient Hint 2: device What is a bell at the restaurant. 400 points
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I was really surprised to learn about this practice that takes place at family gatherings. C USTOM Hint 1: special food items Hint 2: Ancestors What is bowing to ancestors during a memorial service 300 points
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This was the most shocking and the best thing I've learned about in Korea. IN THE HOME Hint 1: no shoes Hint 2: cozy in the winter What is a heated floor. 100 points
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I was really surprised to see this sitting on people's desks, and even in restaurants. C ULTURE Hint 1: bathroom Hint 2: wipe What is toilet paper. 300 points Double Score
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Understand the video message from a Canadian girl. Your homework is to write an e-mail giving advice or tips to help her out. Due date : by the next co-teaching class Email address : bj1131@hanmail.net Assignment
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Dear, (first name) Hi, (first name) Writing what you want to say to her Best wishes / Best regards your first name Informal Writing between Friends
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What did you learn today? Consolidation Importance of _____________________ Importance of respecting different cultures
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THANK YOU
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