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Hundreds of different languages are spoken around the world.  It is important that we learn a foreign language and Spanish is the language selection for this course.  How much Spanish do you know?  ______  If any, where did you learn Spanish?  _____  Have you been required to learn Spanish in your college career?  _____

Click on the link below.  Take the beginner's lesson.  Include the results of the assessment in your assignment.  Feel free to subscribe to have access to the Advanced lesson. However, the Advanced lesson is not required for this course.  http://welcome.babbel.com/en/learn_spanish_v2/?bsc=aw26-lptest-spa-control2&btp=default&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjML-l-ex1QIV14uzCh0bhgWbEAAYASAAEgLmd_D_BwE

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Almost none. :(

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My mom (pre YouTube), but it went something like this.

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How to Say ‘HELLO’ in Spanish? | How to Pronounce Hola?

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Have I been required to learn Spanish in my college career?

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Have I been required to learn Spanish in my college career?

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No

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I'm embarrassed I missed one.

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Dress is an expression of culture.  Research the origin of three head coverings.  Name the head covering and the research the origin of the covering.  Each head covering selection will come from a different culture.  Include a picture for each selection.

I. Culture _____________________  Name of Head Covering _________________________________

Research/Significance/Interesting Facts:

II. Culture _____________________  Name of Head Covering _________________________________

Research/Significance/Interesting Facts:

III. Culture _____________________  Name of Head Covering _________________________________

Research/Significance/Interesting Facts:

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Find one cultural proverb that speaks to you.

Culture ____________________  Title of Proverb____________

Insert it here.  Share the significance of the proverb to you.

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Summary - How much did you know prior to completing this assignment?  Summarize the usefulness and importance of this assignment.

Reaction - How will it help you impact learning in P-12 schools, the workplace, and the community? Make sure you clearly delineate the details for the schools, workplace, and the community. If you are not an education major still respond to the schools part based on your assessment of what children need to know about diversity.   What impact did it have on you personally?

Participants - Learning is fun when you involve family and friends.  What are the thoughts of those you involved in this experience?  They may be featured in your Padlet.

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________________  Country  _______________City

Insert a picture of the country and include demographic information.

What language is spoken?  What are the roles of women and men?  Describe the educational system.  How are children reared?  What is the predominant religion and religious practices?  Describe dating and marriage practices.  What happens after a person dies?  Describe the justice system.  Number and list five things an American needs to know before taking a trip to the country.  Think of safety and cultural competence.

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“Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.”

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The Sufi Order is a Muslim sect also known as “Islamic mysticism”, since it places an emphasis on connections to the spiritual. The traditional head covering for this religious group is the sikke, a cylindrical hat made of camel wool. Originating around Turkey and the Anatolian peninsula, the sikke is part of a symbolic whirling dance ritual performed by the Sufis. It represents a gravestone, said to mark the grave of one’s ego. The Sufis perform this whirling dance in order to ascend towards heaven and God. The sikke, therefore, is a very important head covering practice for this religious community.

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In the Caribbean. Here, the Rastafari (also known as Rastas) participate in their own practice of head covering. The Rastafari religion originated in Jamaica in the 1930’s, focusing on a specific interpretation of the Bible. Within this faith, the rastacap is a crocheted or knitted head covering that is beret-shaped. Made with the symbolic colors of red (bloodshed of African slaves), green (rich vegetation of Africa), and yellow (gold treasure that was stolen from Africans) to remind the Rastafaris of their African history, the cap serves as a connection with the spiritual. Men who wear these rastacaps also have dreadlocks in their hair, which are thought to enhance the cap’s crown-like powers.

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The Gele is a traditional Nigerian head wrap. It is worn during special occasions as an accessory to the traditional ‘iro’ (a wrap-around skirt) and ‘buba’ (a loose fitting blouse). Gele is usually made out of heavy or stiff fabric that can be wrapped and molded into a specific shape. Fabrics from Switzerland and Austria are very popular, but the most popular and indigenous to the Yoruba is the ‘aso oke.’ Aso oke is originally a ceremonial fabric woven locally in Nigeria and is made up commonly of strands of cotton and/or silk. Aso oke is also used to make iro and buba, but generally for very special occasions such as the bride’s wedding dress.

Today, the gele, much like Nigerian traditional culture, has been revamped and celebrated. An explosion of creativity, combined with our innate cultural pride means that women are treating the gele not just as an accessory but sometimes as the main focus of their attire. Gele now comes with scalloped edges, laser-cut designs, hand-beaded, two-tone effects, Swarovski encrusted, hand-painted, embroidered, sequinned, and any other design aesthetic you can dream up. Gele tying is now a service provided by most makeup artists and/or salons in Nigeria or Nigerian communities across the world.

The gele is becoming more and more significant. As more Nigerian women take pride in their culture and traditions, the attire becomes a huge part of their lifestyle. Nigerian women take great pride in their appearance, and the gele is their crowning glory. The gele can be outlandish or demure, depending on who is tying it and for what occasion it is being worn. From my mother’s conservative styles, via the comically outlandish costume of “Madam”, to our ever-fashionable crowns today, there is no doubt that the gele is a bold expression of femininity.

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I often spend time analyzing what other people "must" think of me. Was I cold in my approach? Did I snap back at that person? Did I offend you when I stared at your beautiful, ethnic attire?

When I think about this proverb at the grocery store or on the phone with my mother, I am reminded that I'm not a mind reader and it's actually rude to project perceptions and views on other people. If I live in the moment and focus on facts, not conjecture, I no longer need the approval of others and my behavior is reflective of that.

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Population - 5,000,000
White and Mesitzos - 83.4%
Black - 7%
Amerindians - 2.4%
Other - 7.2%

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Women in Costa Rican society are hard workers and more ethical than their men. Today women in Costa Rica work outside the home, and more and more are heading single family households. In many businesses today women are in leadership roles, making decisions.

Education in Costa Rica is divided in 3 cycles: pre-education (before age 7), primary education (from 6-7 to 12-13), and secondary school (from 12-13 to 17-18), which leads to higher education. Costa Rica's literacy rate is 96%. Since 1869, public education in Costa Rica is free and mandatory. The educational system is ranked 32nd in the world, the highest in Latin America.

Costa Rica is very kid-friendly, and babies are almost like public property. Everyone is willing to lend a helping hand, but they also have their own opinions on how to raise your child. They place a great importance on friendship and loyalty towards their friends and family. In Costa Rica culture, the family is the basic element of society. Many young people stay living with their parents even after entering college or becoming financially independent.

Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Costa Rica.  On August 2 every year, there is a nation-wide celebration in honor the national patron saint, Our Lady of the Angels. Costa Ricans make a pilgrimage to the saint’s eponymous cathedral in Cartago, the Basilica de Los Angeles, to ask for the saint’s support or guidance and pay their respects. Many churches hold celebrations to honor their local saints as well. These celebrations are also charming festivals that serve to unite their communities.

Costa Ricans' median age at first marriage is twenty-one for women and twenty-four for men. Premarital sex, expected of men, has become more common for women. Divorce and separation are frequent. Many upper-class men maintain mistresses and second families. The National Child Welfare Board garnishes wages of men who fail to pay child support and blocks them from traveling abroad.

As Catholics by tradition, Costa Ricans believe the soul leaves the body at the moment of death so the deceased needs to be left alone to decompose. Embalming is rarely done, so immediate internment is necessary. Bodies may be stacked in graves and later moved to accommodate more bodies.

The Judicial Branch (Poder Judicial) of the Costa Rican government is made up of the Supreme Court, Appellate Courts and the Trial Courts, which are charged with the administration of justice. The administrative rules for the judicial branch are set forth in the Ley Organica del Poder Judicial.

Human rights in Costa Rica predominantly stem from the UNDHR, the Costa Rican Constitution and the Inter-American Human Rights System. Women's, children's and refugee's rights are all upheld in Costa Rica. LGBT rights have improved substantially over recent years.

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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Costa Rica

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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Costa Rica

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Do's​

Learn and use the phrase pura vida (pronounced POO-ra BEE-da)
The commonly used phrase literally means "pure life." Costa Ricans use pura vida for hello and goodbye and to express their happiness.  It can also mean “no worries.”

Embrace and compliment Costa Rica's progressive reputation
Most Costa Ricans you encounter certainly will. Costa Ricans are proud of the fact that they have more teachers in their country than police officers. Costa Rica has the highest literacy rate in Central America.  In fact, Costa Rica has traditionally elected former teachers to the presidency.

Use your Spanish, no matter how limited your speaking skills are
Costa Ricans respect the effort, and they will be friendlier with you if you at least try to speak their language.

Dont's

Public displays of affection
Costa Rica can be a very romantic country, but try not to be overly affectionate in public.  Excessive public display of affection between adults is frowned upon in Costa Rica.

Bathing nude at the beach
Also, wearing bathing suits away from the beach, on the street or in restaurants/stores, is not acceptable unless at a resort – respect local customs.

Picking plants, hunting seashells, or damage trees and flowers
In Costa Rica, vegetation is strictly protected by the government and it could be the equivalent of a felony if you are caught disturbing the flora and fauna.

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Aside from Buddhism, I knew virtually nothing about the topics I chose when I began the assignment. I tried to choose some lesser known items (especially with dress) to intentionally learn about less common cultures.

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This assignment has helped me to dig deeper in my research on any topic. The further I explored, the more I learned. The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn. Building on ideas will help me teach children by opening their minds to the possibilities beyond their small bubble. In the workplace, I now have cultural tidbits to share and make people curious about other cultures. In the community, I will now look for events surround other cultures to appropriately immerse myself in their festivities.

The impact this assignment had on my was inspiration. Learning about other cultures makes me feel closer to other humans on the planet and reminds me that we all share humanity but the way we participate in it is so vastly different. Each person's experience has an impact on the other side of the world.

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It was such a pleasure to go through this experience with my 9-year-old daughter. It gave me the real-time opportunity to teach her as I learned which is more fun that learning alone.