Cultures of Europe SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. a. Explain the diversity of European languages as seen in a comparison of German, English, Russian, French, and Italian. c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living. Literacy Rate, Language, Customs and Traditions. I have sound!! Turn on Speakers

Literary Rate The number of people who can read and write The better the educational system in a country, the higher the literacy rate. When education is not a high priority in a country, the lower the literacy rate.

Languages Of Europe Over _________ native languages in Europe Most can be put into three categories - __________ -( English and German). The largest native group with 20% of European speaking a Germanic Language. - __________ -( Italian, French & Spanish). These language come from Latin- the language of the Roman Empire- Roman ce. - _______- mostly Northern and Eastern European Countries. Include Russia. Written in the Cyrillic Alphabet.

Languages Of Europe -The European ________ ( EU) recognizes ____ official languages in Europe. -Because of the language diversity European school children usually learn ____ other languages in addition to their native one. -Over ½ ( 400 million) Europeans speak _________ because it is often a choice for their 2 nd language.

Germany:Language The official language of Germany and Austria is ___________. - Germanic Language Follow the link to here a song sung in German!! net/learntospeakger man/hallowiegehts. htm

Germany: Literacy Rate The literacy rate in Germany is __________ * Students in Germany must attend school through the ___ grade. After that students either go to a _____ school or keep attending public school until the 13th grade ( roughly 18 years old) If they want to go to college.

Oktoberfest “Oktoberfest is a ___-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture”- Definition from Wikipedia.com Wurstl- tradition Bavarian Sausage Children dressed in tradition Bavarian Dress Bavarian – the old name of Germany. The culture of Germany and the high Alps region is called Bavarian Culture. Yodeling is traditional form of music commonly found at Oktoberfest.

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December ____ in Germany as well as in other European countries. On the evening before the 6th, children place their newly cleaned ______ in front of the door in the hope that Nicholas might fill them with _____, fruits, chocolate, and sweets. Germany: Customs Traditions: The Christmas Tree originated in Germany. A fir tree was brought in to the house and decorated with candles in honor of the Advent. Later candies and stripes of cloth were tied to the tree for decorations.

CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Germany %German (Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree

My oldest brother Harry and my nephew Jordan. They live in West Berlin.

My brother, my niece Jessica, and her mother.

My Brother’s Family

West Berlin

In their area of the city

Restaurant

Summarize Tell your partner 3 facts about Germany. Do a quickwrite on Germany. – How is their schools different from ours?

Russia: Language _____________ is a Slavic Language Between ______________ million speak Russian ( based on 2008 estimation) A Russian Proverb Руководитель без народа, что цветок без солнца Translation: A ruler without a nation is like a _________ without the sun

RUSSIA: Literacy Rate Russia’s Literacy rate is _____________ Russia has a _______ education system guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution and has a literacy rate of 99.4%.Entry to higher education is highly competitive. As a result of great emphasis on __________ and technology in education, Russian medical, mathematical, scientific, and space and aviation research is generally of a high order- from Wikipedia.com Follow link to here the Russian alphabet

RUSSIA: Customs and Traditions _________ is a highly prized art form in Russia

One tradition in Russia is to eat _______ pudding and cheesecake on Christmas. RUSSIA: Customs and Traditions Milk Pudding Cheesecake

CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Germany %German (Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree Russia99-100%Russian (Slavic Language) Ballet originated in Russia Christmas

France: Language -_________ is the official language of France -French is one of the __________ Languages

France: Literacy Rate The Literacy rate in France is _________ Children in France must go to school until they are ______years old.

France: Customs and Traditions Bastille Day “Liberté, égalité, fraternité”- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity ( motto of the French Revolution & France) ___________ ______is the French national holiday which is celebrated on_____July each year. It commemorates the _______ storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.- definition from Wikipedia.com

Christmas In France during Christmas there are family reunions, gifts, and candy for the children. There are also gifts for the poor and people give to charities. Because France is 80% Roman Catholic and most families attend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. France: Traditions

CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Germany %German (Germanic Language) Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the Mountains Christmas- gave us first Christmas tree Russia99-100%Russian (Slavic Language) Ballet originated in Russia Christmas France99%French (Romantic Language) Bastille Day- July 14. Ended the Monarchy in France. Christmas- Midnight Mass France is 80% Roman Catholic

Italy: Language -________ is the official language of Italy -Italian is one of the _________ languages. Follow the link to hear some phrases in Italian ages/italian/guide/phrases.s html How to say hello in Italian: Ciao an informal term for Hello. It can also be used for Goodbye.

Italy: Literacy Rate The literacy rate in Italy is _____ Children in Italy go to school from age _________.

Italy: Customs & Traditions Christmas & _______are major holidays. Italy is the home to the head of the Roman ___________ Church. The _______ lives in __________ ______in Rome.

Italy: Traditions Opera A very popular form of performing arts that originated in Italy. Follow the link to see an Opera performance: ?v=RxKjDUrmecA&feature=relat ed Clip from Phantom of the Opera copyrighted 2004 by Odyssey Entertainment.

CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Italy 98%Italian (Romantic Language) OperaChristmas & Easter Rome is home to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Language _________ is the official Language of the United Kingdom. It is a ___________ Language. Other Languages commonly spoke in the UK are Gaelic (Irish), Celtic (Scottish), and Welsh (Wales)

United Kingdom: Literacy Rate The Literacy Rate is __________ The UK is home to some very famous and old ____________ (colleges) such as Oxford (England), Cambridge (England), & St. Andrews (Scotland).

United Kingdom: Traditions The United Kingdom has been steeped in traditions and ___________ for centuries. Some of the unique celebrations are the Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England), Boxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England).

United Kingdom: Customs In England _____________ ______is a custom that has carried on for centuries. Traditionally at _______o’clock every afternoon, afternoon tea is served hot with small __________ or sandwich's.

CountryLiteracy Rate LanguageCustomsTraditions Italy 98%Italian (Romantic Language) OperaChristmas & Easter Rome is home to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church. United Kingdom 99%English (Germanic Language) Also Welsh, Celtic, & Gaelic in other parts. Afternoon TeaMany traditions from Scotland, Wales & England.

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