What is Cultural Diversity - Portfolio Exercise #2

Quiz 1 - What is Cultural Diversity

Portfolio Exercise #2  Do on soft version - and post

Read the UNESCO report. True or False? If FALSE, write the TRUE answer.

1. At least 6000 different languages exist in the world.
2. Over 200 million people live outside the country where they were born.
3. One aspect of Human Rights is respecting different cultures.
4. Cultural Diversity means a lack of respect for freedom of thought.
5. Cultural Diversity can make a society stronger.

Vocabulary practice. Define in your own words:

1. Heterogeneous

2. Plurality

3. Migration

4. Fundamental

5. Collective strength

Now read the rest of the article, and answer these questions by researching on the internet.

2. What is Cultural Diversity? Reading #1

2. What is Cultural Diversity? Reading #1

What is Cultural Diversity?

Cultural Diversity is a fact The World has some 6000 communities and as many distinct languages. Such difference naturally leads to diversity of vision, values, beliefs, practice and expression, which all deserve equal respect and dignity. Cultural Diversity is our everyday reality The international migration rate is growing fast every year. According to the “International Migration Report 2002” of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the number of migrants has doubled since the 1970s. The report also says that around 175 million persons are residing away from the country of their birth and one in every 10 persons in the developed regions is a migrant. Also, more migrants are coming from countries ever farther away. While the reasons for migration vary (economic, political, personal choice …) , one thing is sure: we live in an increasingly heterogeneous society. Cultural Diversity reflects the respect of fundamental rights Culture is a set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group. It encompasses, in addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, values systems, traditions and beliefs. Respecting and safeguarding culture is a matter of Human Rights. Cultural Diversity presupposes respect of fundamental freedoms, namely freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of opinion and expression, and freedom to participate in the cultural life of one's choice. Cultural Diversity is our collective strength The Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development (September 2002) acknowledges that our rich diversity, which is our collective strength, should be used to ensure sustainable development (par. 16). Cultural Diversity, indeed, is not just a natural fact that we need simply recognize and respect. It is about plurality of knowledge, wisdom and energy which all contribute to improving and moving the World forward.

Quizlet for Vocabulary - in Edmodo folder Week#2

If you want to get an “A” grade for Cultural Diversity you will need to know these words.

You will definitely need them for your midterm exam (20%) and your final exam (30%)

http://quizlet.com/20318177/lsss-2053-cultural-diversity-flash-cards/

7.	acculturation		the process of adapting to a new or different culture
35.	adopt		take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
23.	asset		a useful or valuable quality
25.	assimilation		the process by which minorities gradually adopt patterns of the dominant culture
21.	benefit		advantage; anything that brings helpl, advantage, or profit; money provided by the government to the people; fund-raising public entertainment; Ex. unemployment benefit; V: receive benefits; be beneficial to; give benefits
13.	categories		Groups or classes of things
8.	collective		done by people working together
36.	common		of no special distinction or quality
19.	creative		having the ability or power to create
38.	culture clash		the problems and conflicts that occur when two cultures come into contact.
12.	demographics		the characteristics of a population with respect to age, race, and gender.