Culture Shock!

What does "Big C" culture typically refer to?

• Literature, art, and history

• Daily habits and routines

• Informal language use

• Family structures and relations

Which of the following is an example of "little c" culture?

• A country's political system

• Famous historical events

• Greeting customs

• Classical music compositions

The iceberg model of culture suggests that

• Most aspects of culture are easily observable

• Culture is unchanging and fixed

• Many important cultural elements are not immediately visible

• All cultures are fundamentally the same

When integrating culture into language teaching, it's important to

• Focus solely on factual information about the target culture

• Avoid comparisons with the students' own culture

• Encourage critical thinking about cultural practices

• Teach culture separately from language skills

What is a potential benefit of using authentic materials in culture teaching?

• They are always easier for students to understand

• They provide current and real-world cultural context

• They eliminate the need for teacher explanation

• They focus only on "Big C" culture

What is a WebQuest in the context of cultural learning?

• An immersive online shopping experience for cultural artifacts

• A guided, inquiry-oriented activity using internet resources

• A virtual reality tour of famous cultural sites

• A quiz website for sourcing and testing cultural knowledge

In light of the dynamic nature of culture, how can teachers balance teaching "traditional" cultural elements with contemporary cultural practices?

• By focussing less on the contemporary culture and highlighting the traditional aspects

• By sourcing and teaching the most recent cultural trends applicable to the "now"

• By presenting culture as an evolving construct and encouraging students to explore both historical and contemporary aspects

• 21. By strategically separating lessons into distinct "traditional" and "modern" units without drawing connections