1. American Lack of Knowledge of Middle Eastern Cultures Jenna Abdelaziz Mr. Karschnik Graduation Project Fall 2013

2. ● Education in the Middle East ● Common Misinterpretations of Middle East ● Traditional Foods in the Middle East Prongs

3. Education in the M.E ● Diversity in Middle Eastern classrooms ● Pre-college Schools ● Middle Eastern colleges

4. Education in the M.E. ● Wide diversity proves acceptance ● Middle East creates opportunities ● Learning a new language ● The students create wide diversity

5. Education in the M.E. ● Levels of pre-college similar? ● Boys and girls are separated ● Same curriculums are taken ● Students' future are based on one test

6. Education in the M.E. ● Acceptance is difficult ● Scholarships are rare ● All based on one test ● No help

7. Common Misinterpretations ● Confusion in Muslims and Arabs ● Middle East modernized ● Middle East deserts

8. Common Misinterpretations ● Misinterpretations about the M.E ● Arabs = Muslims? ● Arabs are all over the world ● Muslims are greater in # than Arabs

9. Common Misinterpretations ● Unsophisticated or modern? ● Amazing upgrades ● Updated architecture ● Top-rated college

10. Common Misinterpretations ● Image of deserts ● Large deserts ● Natural green plantings ● Cleaner surroundings

11. Traditional Meals of M.E. ● Cause of Healthy Diet ● What traditional meals represent ● Eating practices

12. Traditional Meals of M.E. ● Best for human body ● Olive oil ● Certain foods prohibited ● Has to be halal

13. Traditional Meals of M.E. ● Used for representation ● Celebrates certain occasions ● Animal slaughter ● Not halal

14. Traditional Meals of M.E. ● Specific ways of eating a. no eating utensils b. soup is sipped from the bowl c. food is eaten with right hand only d. right leg is folded against their stomach ● Scientifically proven ● Better for the family

15. Conclusion Hope all of you learned new information that you probably didn’t know before about where the Middle East and how the culture is different or similar to American cultures.

17. Is It True?? ● Are the details considered facts, actual facts? ● Lack of understanding of Middle Eastern cultures, lead to misguided information. (slide 2)

18. Review Today we have seen how much many Americans lack knowledge of: ● Prong One: how education is in the Middle East ● Prong Two: most common misguided information ● Prong Three: How important traditional dishes are to the Middle East

19. Conclusion Hopefully, all of you will now see the Middle East in a better light and pass on the correct facts about their traditions. - Thank You