1. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179

2. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 Presentation Outline What is culture? What topics to teach? How to approach to culture Grammar or culture? Practical workshop Conclusions

3. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 What is culture? Values, typical behaviour, attitudes and the overall approach regarding the way of life reflected in movies, songs, fashion, literature and numerous products of art, but also in everyday use of the particular language, e.g. recognised proverbs, common idiomatic expressions or phrases which are characteristic for certain members of society and which significantly differentiate these people according to their age, level and specific area of education, as well as their position in the society.

4. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 What topics to teach? Social identity and social groups Social interaction Belief and behaviour Socio-political institutions Socialization and the life-cycle National history National geography National culture heritage

5. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 How to approach to culture? Movies Neorealism Literature Renaissance Art Romans GastronomyPasta MusicTarantella TravelRome

6. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 How to approach to culture? Do you know the italian culture?

7. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 Grammar or culture? Both are essentials. Culture help you to understand grammar. Grammar help you to understand culture

8. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 Practical workshop Listen to the song. Fill the gaps with suitable words. Explain the historic context.

9. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 Bella ciao Una mattina mi son svegliato, o bella, ciao! bella, ciao! bella, ciao, ciao, ciao! Una mattina mi son svegliato e ho trovato l'invasor. O partigiano, portami via, o bella, ciao! bella, ciao! bella, ciao, ciao, ciao! O partigiano, portami via, ché mi sentodi morir. E se io muoio da partigiano, o bella, ciao! bella, ciao! bella, ciao, ciao, ciao! E se io muoio da partigiano, tu mi devi seppellir. E seppellire lassù in montagna, o bella, ciao! bella, ciao! bella, ciao, ciao, ciao! E seppellire lassù in montagna sotto l'ombra di un bel fior. E le genti che passeranno o bella, ciao! bella, ciao! bella, ciao, ciao, ciao! E le genti che passeranno Mi diranno «Che bel fior!» «E questo il fiore del partigiano», o bella, ciao! bella, ciao! bella, ciao, ciao, ciao! «E questo il fiore del partigiano morto per la libertà!» »

10. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 Conclusion Language and culture cannot be separated. Language is vital to understanding our unique cultural perspectives. Language is a tool that is used to explore and experience our cultures and the perspectives that are embedded in our cultures In boca al lupo!! Crepi. Take Home Message:

11. http://letsdoit.upol.cz/ This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No. 2009-1-IE1-BRN06-007179 ? Questions & Discussion