Unit I CUS 11-

Universal Culture

What is meant by the term

‘universal culture’?
•1. What does our school do on
National Day?
•2. What do your family and friends
do on this day?
•3. Why is this day important to you
and your country?
•4. Do you think all countries have
the same values/culture?
Share your thoughts
(in Nearpod or any other platform)

• What is universal culture according to you?

• List two do’s and don’ts for visitors coming to UAE.
Learning Objectives
• Define ‘universal culture’.
• Explain the importance of human rights as an element of universal
culture.
• Create a short presentation highlighting five examples of ‘universal
culture’ in terms of the United Nation’s sustainable development
goals.
VIDEO TIME

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDgIVseTkuE
Discussion Points (Refer to the PDF)
• Universal Culture
• The role of the UN
• Working towards Global Peace
Voice your thoughts

Discuss why cyber security, climate change and infectious diseases

are issues that require global ation and involvement of an
origination like the UN, as opposed to problems that cab be solved
by individual governments.
Discussion Points (Refer to the PDF)
• Universal Human Rights
• Respecting Everyone
• Sustainable Development Goals
Voice your thoughts

1. What do you think are your responsibilities that are linked to the
following universal values?

•The right to practice their own culture, religion and language.

•The right to express their opinions.
•The right to be protected from any form of harm.

2. What do you think are some of the biggest problems faced by people in
the UAE today? Consider the economic, social and environmental
situations. Make notes of your ideas.
• Discussion Points (Refer to the PDF)
• The Role of the UAE in the UN.
• Equality for women
• Human Rights
• Sustainable Development
TASKS
TASK 1

Read the nine examples of human rights that are in the UN Charter. Order them from 1-9, with the
most important being number 1, and the least important at number 9.

o You have human rights, no matter your gender, skin, colour, nationality, language, religion or
wealth.
o You have the right to education.
o You have the right to freedom of thought and speech.
o You have the right to be free from torture.
o You have the right to food, clothing and shelter.
o You have duties towards the community. You cannot use your rights in a way that threatens
the rights of others.
o You have the right to own things, and nobody has the right to take these from you without a
good reason.

o You are considered innocent until it can be proved you are guilty. If you are accused of a
crime., you have the right to defend yourself
TASKS

Task 2: Discuss the quote from Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May
Allah have mercy upon his soul). Do you agree with this perspective on
democracy? Give reasons for your answers.
“All of us have opinions, and these opinions can change. Sometimes we
put up all opinions together and the extract from them a single point of
view.”
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan(May Allah have mercy upon his soul)
Task 3: Empowering women has the consequence of empowering
communities. Discuss.
Task 4: Why is it vital for men and women to have equal rights?
EXIT CARD
(Mentimeter or any other platform)
• 3 moral takeaways today
• 2 things you want to learn more
• 1 question to ask