1. Connections 3.3

2.  Explain how the cultural dimension of power relates the use of tu, vos, usted in Spanish speaking cultures and how this is different in the United States.

3.  What are your perceptions of the Chinese- speaking cultures?  Where are the Chinese speaking countries located in the world?

4.  China is the largest Chinese speaking country in the world. As you watch the video, write down your impressions about what you see in the video. Be prepared to discuss.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvfwBU_ G4Hg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvfwBU_ G4Hg

5.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/boaz/2227043 849/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/boaz/2227043 849/  http://www.flickr.com/photos/stubzee/3177 925745/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/stubzee/3177 925745/  http://www.flickr.com/photos/60220763@N0 2/5505412154/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/60220763@N0 2/5505412154/

6.  China  Hong Kong  Taiwan  Macau  Singapore  Check the bottom left of the screen for:  Photos – Panorama and 360 cities  3D buildings  Terrain  Borders  labels

7.  In regard to China, the largest Chinese speaking country, the following information must be shared:

8.  Choose a Chinese speaking country that you have located suing Google Earth and research one current event in that country in the past year. Summarize the article in 5-6 sentences. Choose one of the following topics to cover:  Political issue (laws, government)  Social Issues (unrest, protest)  Economic Issues (trade, jobs, employment, debt, etc)  No “Man saves cat from tree” or “car collides with bus”….. Doesn’t reflect anything specific about Chinese culture.