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Topic(s): E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Traditional stories
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Students will explore a famous Arabian poem, reflect on its
themes and emotions, and connect it to their own experiences.
This process helps them deepen their self-awareness and
develop their ability to express personal insights.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, B. Contemporary Life, C. Science, Technology and the Arts, Calendar, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, City and town, Commerce and trade, Communities & Neighborhood, Conflict and conquest, D. Global Awareness & Community Engagement, E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Earning a Living, Economic class structure, Environmental Issues & Sustainability, F. Physical Environment, Geography, and Travel, G. Literature, Architecture & Art, Government and Politics, H. History, Government & Economics, I. Daily Life and Societal Institutions, Mail and letter writing, Morals and values, Oratory and rhetoric, Physical Environment, Climate, Weather, & Geography, School life, Structures, Time, Traditional stories
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
Our team is developing a new intensive program for American students learning Russian as a foreign language, with a focus on business Russian.
The program focuses on studying proverbs, sayings, and language expressions that reveal cultural and business ethics.
The goal of the program is to immerse students in Russian everyday and cultural contexts, identify similarities and differences with American culture, and help develop skills for effective business communication.
Topic(s): E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Morals and values, Traditional stories
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1
Students will explore Hassan bin Thabit’s poetry, particularly his praise of the Prophet Muhammad and defense of the Muslim community. They will analyze its themes, historical significance, and cultural impact, connecting these insights to their understanding of identity and values.
Topic(s): E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Ethics, Morals and values
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
A group of researchers are running a trial to see what are the main aspects that people define as moral depending on their cultural background.
Topic(s): Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, Morals and values
Levels: IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
You are journalists of festival column of a magazine and this week's topic is the memorial of death. You need to collect information across cultures regarding different culture practices and attitudes towards death through different forms.
Topic(s): Heroes
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1 NoviceLow-CEFRPre-A1
Hero stories have similarities and difference in diverse cultural backgrounds. The similarities of the structures of hero stories will let students realize that different ethnic groups have the similar logic in forming the image of hero, which shows that cultural values have commonalities in different ethnic groups. Heroes also exist in daily life, students themselves can realize their experiences in conquering past challenges could fit into the hero narration.
Topic(s): Folklore, Public Health
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedLow-CEFRB1/B2
Students create a website promoting healthy and safe choices among Russian speakings teenagers.
Topic(s): E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Folklore, Traditional stories
Levels: NoviceHigh-CEFRA1/A2 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1
The Gold Museum in Bogotá, Colombia houses more than 34.000 pre-Colombian gold relics, which is the largest collection in the world. The museum is promulgating “La Leyenda de el Dorado” among tourists with its newest exhibition. For this reason, students are invited to create their own work inspired by the Colombian tribe and their own culture.
Topic(s): Heroes
Levels: IntermediateLow-CEFRA2 IntermediateHigh-CEFRB1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
Students explore one day of Yuriy Gagarin's life and create stories and songs about American heroes.
Topic(s): A. Identity & Social Relationships, Celebrations, Customs, & Traditions, I. Daily Life and Societal Institutions, Morals and values
Levels: NoviceHigh IntermediateMid AdvancedLow
The study abroad office at a local college needs to develop reference materials to help students learn about cultural events & societal norms of potential study abroad locations.
Topic(s): E. Religion, Myths & Legends, Folklore
Levels: NoviceMid-CEFRA1 IntermediateMid-CEFRA2/B1 AdvancedMid-CEFRB2/C1
"Kongjwi and Patjwi" introduces aspects of Korean cultures such as traditional clothes, houses, proverbs, typical expressions of daily life, and traditional wedding ceremonies.
We explore these cultural aspects through this folktale to present and share anew for a local community project .