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S “SAN FERNADO REY” PROFESORADO DE INGLÉS

CULTURAS DE LOS PUEBLOS DE LA LENGUA EXTRANJERA II

2022- CLASS ASSIGNMENT N° 1 Due date: 20th May

Guide for the assignment:

 Name and page number must be written in the upper, right corner on every page
 Work in pairs
 Names Eg. Susana Gomez, Jorge Ramos…
 Course Culturas de Los Pueblos de la Lengua Extranjera II
 Lecturer Ms Kuc
 Date June…, 20...

A) Find in different sources definitions for these words (do not forget to acknowledge the
sources)
Identity stereotype ethnicity immigration segregation racism discrimination

Answer the following questions and explain them in your own words.
B) Consider ‘How to Be an Alien’
1- Explain the title. What do you think ‘alien’ means in the title? In what way is it suitable to the
story? Does it have a positive or negative meaning? Why do you think this?
2- Find examples in the book where the British are described as hypocrite.
Although Mike uses sarcasm and mockery to refer to British strange habits, the British thought the
book was highly amusing. Why do you think was that?
3- Why do the British queue?
4- What does ‘naturalised’ mean in the book’s context?
5- Do you agree with the author’s opinions about England and English people? Why or why not?
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C) Read the article ‘Are English People So Different?’ by Pilar Bayona.

1- Which aspects of the English culture are mentioned? What are the main differences between
British (mentioned in the text) and Argentinian culture?
2- What factors in your view create the sense of identity in a country? Compare them to the ones
presented in Chapter 4 of Britain for Learners of English.

The following will be considered when assessing your answers:

Content. Your own contributions,

Language: grammar, vocabulary, spelling and discourse organization.