Los Estados Unidos y su rol en las relaciones interculturales

What stereotypical elements appeared in Raj's reaction in the video shared at the beginning o our talk?

• Films, sports and foods

• Baseball, freedom and obesity

• The national flag and anthem

• Football, racism and movies

What are some of the consequences of having stereotyped views about other cultures?

• Acceptance, tolerance and understanding

• Respect, solidarity and openness

• Idealization, discrimination and conflicts

• Fury, sadness and fear

The three axes of discusion about the American culture were:

(a)  

The American idea of democracy is understood as the (a)   direct action of control over their political, social and economic realities.

The idea of American freedom is related to

• Mobility, economy and entrepreneurship

• Health, stability and welfare

• Security, democracy and values

• Freedom, politics and wealth

American patriotism is manifested (among many other areas) through:

• Arts, cinema and TV shows

• Music, foods and fashion

• Interest in national symbols and festivities

• Respect towards the military

The historical events studied in the presentation were:

• Independence from Britain, War against Mexico and Anglo-Spanish War

• Independence, Civil War and the conqeust of the West

• WW1, WW2 and spatial race

• Independence, industrial development in the XIXth Century, WW1, WW2 and Cold War

Language and (a)   are interdependent phenomena in the language classroom.

Culture is seen as a (a)   , multidimensional and socially constructed framework of reference

Intercultural awareness allows:

• Stereotypes, racism and gender violence

• Deep knowledge about other people

• Respect, acceptance and equality

• Discovery of other habits, words and expressions