1. 3.2 CHARACTERISTICS AND LANGUAGE Spanish Speaking Cultures

2. Focus / review Share your current event with the rest of the class.

3. EQ’s What are some of the common characteristics of Spanish speaking cultures? What are the roots of power distance and collectivism in Spanish speaking cultures? How does the Spanish language differ among cultures?

4. Activating Profile of the United States. Write your answers to the following on a clean piece of paper: What is the population? What is the capital City? What is the largest City? What are the major religions? What is the life expectancy? What is the literacy rate?

5. Connecting: Research activity Profiles of Spanish speaking countries. Choose one: Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, or Spain. Spanish Speaking Country Profile Sheet The World Factbook Compare/contrast Compare to USA

6. LANGUAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS CONTINUED FOCUS: WHAT ARE SOME COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES? Lesson 3.2 Spanish Speaking Cultures

7. Colonization of Latin American Countries: http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/troufs/anth3635/im ages/Map_Almoravid-empire.png http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/troufs/anth3635/im ages/Map_Almoravid-empire.png Arabic influence has lasted until today. Many common Spanish words and saying are derived from Arabic, including: Ojal’a “I Hope (God willing) Aceituna “Olive” Barrio “neighborhood” Aldea “village” What do you know about the Spanish colonization of the Americas?

9. Power Distance Activity The Spanish language over time has been influenced by the effects of colonization and has several dialects. Do you have different ways of addressing people? List different ways to address each of the following: Your Mother: A state senator: An older man: Friends:

10. TU or USTED? Tu or Usted Question Sheet http://culturespan.blogspot.com/2008/03/tu-or-usted.html Correct use of Tu and Usted= What can happen if these two words are used incorrectly? How can you be safe in regard to choosing which word to use? How do the use of these words reflect Mexican Culture? How can the communication style of the United States be different? Which cultural dimension would be linked to the use of these terms?

11. Usted, Vos, or Tu Explanation Groups of 4: Complete Language and Culture Scenerios by reading scenerious 1,2,3. Be prepared to discuss answers as a group

12. Journal How does the cultural dimension of power distance relate to the use of tu, vos, and usted in Spanish speaking cultures and how is this different than in the United States?