1. 5. Topic-related vocabulary (continued)
 Cultural imperialism:
Western ideals and practices have universal authority.
Success is dependent on the adoption of Western values and institutions.
Modernization implies westernization.
Belief in the superiority of western models is unshaken.
See one model as obligatory.
Inflict one’s model on others.
Hegemony is hastening a cultural decline.

2. Encounter Cultural misunderstanding
Activity Seven
Encounter Cultural misunderstanding

3. Lead: five “WH”s in two sentences Quotes and supporting facts
1. Chris’ story
Read the report on p97 and identify its organization.
Lead: five “WH”s in two sentences
More facts
Quotes and supporting facts
background

4. 2. Your story
Recall one of your experiences of cultural misunderstanding or cultural shocks and organize a report on that. Your report should contain:
Lead: five “WH”s
More facts
Background (explanations of cultural conventions that cause the misunderstanding or shocks)

5. Unit Two
In summary

6. What have we done already?
Studied a survey report.
Conducted a survey on similar issues and presented the findings.
Analyzed a commentary on cultural imperialism.
Read a newspaper article on cultural misunderstandings.
Shared your experience of cultural misunderstandings.

7. Cultural differences and similarities
Unit Two in Summary
Activity Two:
Attitude to arts
Cultural differences and similarities
Activity One:
Aspects of culture
Activity Three:
Report reading
Activity Four:
Cultural problems

8. A checklist of objectives
Have we accomplished the following objectives?
to offer guidance to the study of “English in current affairs”.
to identify the organization and the language features of newspaper writing.
to generalize the topic-related vocabulary.
to practice inferring and critical reading skills.

9. Thank you!
Questions are welcome!