La Langue et L'Identité Culturelle
Language and cultural identity are closely tied and being multilingual vs. monolingual can influence how we are different. Complete the activities below to reflect on this relationship.
I. Reflect
Answer the following questions on a sheet of paper, then share with your table.
II. Watch
Watch the video below and think about how Lizett's language and cultural identity are linked. As you watch, answer the questions below the video; you will discuss these questions with your group as well as with the class as a whole.
Answer the following questions on a sheet of paper, then share with your table.
- How many languages do you know?
- What was the first language you learned?
- How old were you when you started speaking your first language?
- How old were you when you started speaking your second language?
- How do you think language and cultural identity are tied (if at all)? Why?
II. Watch
Watch the video below and think about how Lizett's language and cultural identity are linked. As you watch, answer the questions below the video; you will discuss these questions with your group as well as with the class as a whole.
- What does Lizett mean when she says certain things are lost in translation?
- Why does Lizett say it's important to learn another language?
- How can your global awareness be increased by learning another language?
- What do you think is different between the cultural awareness of a monolingual and a multilingual person?
- How do you think you would be different if you were multilingual? What effect would this have on your cultural identity?
- Do you think it's important to learn multiple languages? Why or why not?