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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.
URL: https://my.babbel.com/en/welcome/0

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1. How much Spanish do you know?

In my complete educational career (elementary through college), I have had about 8 years worth of Spanish instruction. I know enough to be able to understand what Spanish-speaking people are trying to tell me with them speaking slower than their normal speed.

2. If any, where did you learn Spanish?

I had about 4 years (first through fourth grade) worth in elementary school although this was rather informal and only occurred about once a week. I then had two formal years in high school (junior and senior year) and then two formal years in college at Northwest-Shoals Community College.

3. Have you been required to learn Spanish in your college career?

I have never been "required" to learn in but I chose to take two years worth as electives. I did this because at the time, I was considering minoring in Spanish and I thought it would be very helpful to brush up on my Spanish in the case that I do have an EL in my future classroom.

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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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Watch two (Select one African American movie and one from a different culture) of the following movies:

African American Movies: 12 Years a Slave, SELMA, Hidden Figures, and Django Unchained

Different Culture: Clearcut, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and The Cherokee Word for Water

Title of Movie______________________________________    Culture ___________________

Main Characters (See model  format below):

Given name                        Character name

Jamie Foxx                         Django

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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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Title of Movie: Hidden Figures
Culture: African American
Main Characters:
Taraji P. Henson
Katherine Johnson
Octavia Spencer
Dorothy Vaughn
Janelle Monet
Mary Jackson
Jim Parsons
Paul Stafford
Kirsten Dunst
Vivian Mitchell
Kevin Costner
Al Harrison
This is just a short list of amazing actresses and actors that play in this movie!

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Hidden Figures | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX

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Movie Number 2: The Boy in Striped Pajamas

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Movie Number 2: The Boy in Striped Pajamas

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Title of Movie: The Boy in Striped Pajamas
Culture: Jewish; German
Main Characters:
Asa Butterfield
Bruno
Jack Scanion
Smhuel
Vera Farmiga
Elsa
David Thewlis
Ralph
Amber Beattie
Gretel
Rupert Friend
Lieutenant Kotler
This is just a short list of actresses and actors that play in this movie. There weren't many main characters in this movie.

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WARNING: I do not recommend watching this with young children.

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Enjoy this taste of Islamic music as you read about the Islamic head covering, the Hijab!

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Awakening Music  - The Mawlid: Best of Islamic Music Vol.6 | 2 hours of songs about Prophet Muhammad

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Culture: Islam
Name of Head Covering: Hijab
Research/ Significance:  The Hijab is worn by Muslim girls and women to maintain modesty and privacy from unrelated males. According to National Geographic, the Hijab is not strictly defined in the Muslim holy book, the Quran. It is more of a personal and cultural concept and not a religious one.
Interesting Facts:
1. The Hijab means "curtain or partition" and not "headscarf".
2. There are many different forms of Hijab.
3. Hijab also applies to men.
4. The Hijab can only be taken off in front of family members or places where there are only women present.
5. In countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran, Muslim women are compelled by law to wear Hijab. On the other side, there are also some countries who have banned any type of Hijab being worn in public or in certain types of places.
6. Women who wear Hijab have started finding their strength in wearing Hijab.
7. Hijab's are not worn all the time. They are taken off at home or only in places where they are sure it is only women there.
8. It is not only Muslim women that cover their hair but also some branches of Judaism and Christianity.
9. The veil was originally a representation of upperclass status.
10. The modesty rules of the Hijab are more relaxed for the elderly women.

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Enjoy this Native American Circle Dance song as you read about the Native Headdress, a symbol of strength and bravery!

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Ly  O  Lay Ale Loya (Circle Dance) ~ Native Song

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Culture: Native American
Name of Head Covering: Headdress
Research/ Significance:
The Native American Headdress is a very, well-known symbol of strength and bravery to the indigenous people of North America. Headdresses are important because they have been worn by the most powerful and the most influential people in the tribe. It is not only a great honor to wear one of these, but it is also a huge honor to be able to be a close friend, brave warrior, or a chief who is making the headdress. The headdress is not made in one day. It actually takes quite a bit of time. The process itself displays how meaningful and importance it is for the person who has earned it.
Interesting Facts:
1. Only those who were known as being admired and greatly respected from other members of the tribe would wear a headdress.
2. Currently, you would most likely see these worn during a wedding ceremony, a pow wow, or other ceremonies.
3. Both men and women can wear a headdress, the only different would be the band (men wear more bonnet style, while women wear a beaded headband style).
4. If you haven't earned the headdress, don't wear one. It is seen as disrespectful towards those who have earned them.
5. Most Native people get upset or offended when headdresses are used as a costume or mascot.
6. Almost every tribe in North America have some sort of headdress.

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Enjoy listening to this Amish song as you read about the Amish Kapp!

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Amish Song Gott is Die Liebe- God is Love- Libby Montana

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Culture: Amish
Name of Head Covering: Kapp (Prayer Cover)
Research/ Significance:
The Kapp is important in the Amish culture because in the women's case, it represents their respect for their beliefs and the church.  For men it can symbolize their civil status, position in the community, and respect for special events or prayers. The Amish and Mennonites originate from the Anabaptist movement in Europe that began in the 16th century. Wearing a head covering probably came along with their culture.
Interesting Facts:
1. Old order Amish women and girls wear modest dresses from solid-covered fabric with long sleeves and a full skirt.
2. Amish women never cut their hair. They typically wear it in a bun on the back of their head.
3. There are different meanings behind different colored bonnets. White means married and black means single.
4. Amish women do not wear jewelry.
5. The Amish people don't use electricity because "they interpret linking with electrical wires as a connection with the world and the Bible tells them they are not to be conformed to the world."

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This padlet was created as a place to learn about different cultures. As you can tell, this is not an in depth page and it only scratches the surface. I encourage you to look more in depth into each culture that is mentioned here. No two cultures are just alike. Although they may be similar, they all vary slightly to some degree.
Each section on this padlet pretty much explains itself. In the language section, I chose to do Spanish because that is a language that is spoken a lot in the United States and it is very helpful to know some of the basic words.
In the dress section, I chose to do the three that are most commonly thought of and that can be found here in the United States. We are all likely to encounter someone who wears a Hijab, a Native American and and someone from the Amish community at some point.
In the movie section, I chose the two that looked the most interesting to me. Fair warning, if you choose to watch "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas", be prepared to cry.
In the travel section, I chose to do a place that I have always wanted to travel to. Our church missionaries are from the Ivory Coast and I have always wanted to travel over there to see what it is like.
As always, if there are any questions, please feel free to drop them below and I will try to address them! Thanks for coming to my padlet and I hope you enjoy!

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I wasn't at all surprised by my result on my first lesson on Babbel. I have been through a lot of Spanish and the words that they were giving me were beginners words. I really liked Babbel, and I think it is a great resource to use. I think if I knew that a foreign exchange student is coming to my classroom, I would have the students learn a little of their language before they get there that way they don't feel so alone.
The dress section was a little more difficult to do. This was mostly due to the fact that a lot of resources just restate the same information with the exception of research on the Hijab. The most difficult one to do was the Amish one because there are so many different types of Amish communities out there. No two communities are the same.
I really, really enjoyed the movies portion. I love to watch movies. Hidden Figures was really good. It was a great feel good movie and I loved how the main characters were all three women and how they defied all odds. On the other hand, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was a tear jerker. I have seen parts of this one before because we watched most of it in high school but I had completely forgotten about the ending.
I really enjoyed doing research on a place that I would like to travel to in the future. I think that the information that I learned in this section will allow me to be prepared for if I get to go eventually.

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All participant parts can be found at the bottom of each section!

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Language:
Babble was the only resource used for this portion and is already linked in the section.

Dress:
- All music was found on YouTube and is linked in the appropriate post.
Culture 1:
National Geographic
Interesting Facts about the Hijab
Culture 2:
Tribal Trade Company
Important Facts about the Headdress
Culture 3:
Amish Culture Facts

Movie Night:
- Hidden Figures: Disney+
- The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas: Amazon Movies
- Trailers: YouTube and linked in the post
- People and Names: Google

“Travel” to a Foreign Country:
- Mine and Holly’s Cultural Road Trip Website
Ivory Coast Educational System
More Information about the Ivory Coast
Travel Information

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Country: Ivory Coast, Africa
City: Abidjan

The Ivory Coast or Côte d’Ivoire as the indigenous people call it, is know for their cocoa production and their beautiful beaches. French is the official language of the country, however, there are over sixty languages spoken by natives. Most indigenous people are fluent in at least two of the languages. There are approximately 16 million people that live in the country and call this beautiful place home.

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Country: Ivory Coast, Africa
City: Abidjan

The man and woman in this photo go by the name of Isaac and Nina Gnohou. The are the missionaries that my family sponsors. Over the years, I have gotten the privilege and the honor of getting to know them and calling them my friends. In speaking with them, I have learned that the women typically take care of the agriculture while the men take up most of the business and economic roles. Although women are encouraged to get a business or economic job, employers tend to be biased when hiring for the job.

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The education system in the Ivory Coast was inherited from their colonial era. The Ivory Coast was a former French colony. The Ivory Coast learning progression happens as follows: preschool (3 years), primary (6 years), general secondary (7 years), vocational (2 years + 3 years: engineer), higher (8 years +), then literacy and adult education. You can read more about their education system by clicking on the link in the resources post under “Summary, Reaction, and Participant Parts, and Resources”.

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As in any family or community, the girls will typically learn from the women and the boys will typically learn from the father or male figures in their lives. If the parents are not present in the child’s life, then it is the responsibility of the community to raise and care for that child. The children of the Ivory Coast are highly valued and they play a very important role in caring for other family members and perpetuating the culture.

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Most people of the Ivory Coast follow some sort of Christian based beliefs. A large number of the indigenous people, follow indigenous beliefs and traditions. A large number of people also follow Muslim beliefs. Aspects of both Muslim beliefs and Christianity have been adapted into indigenous religion beliefs and traditions.

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The significance of creating a new household is important to wedding rituals. Although the government abolished polygamy, it is a widely accepted lifestyle of many of the indigenous groups. The legal age for marriage is 18 for boys and 16 for girls. The government does not recognize forced marriages or dowries and although divorce is not common here, it is socially acceptable among most of the ethnic groups.

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People of the Ivory Coast see death as a celebration. They believe that the soul lives on after death. Death is considered the transformation of an ordinary human into an honored ancestor. Funerals are elaborately celebrated with dancing, drumming, singing, and feasting that goes on for days, and in some cases weeks. Funerals and memorials are often held forty days after the person has passed.

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The Ivory Coast justice system or government is much like that of the United States. It is made of three branches: the judicial, executive, and legislative. The president of the country is called the chief of state and the prime minister is called the chief of government. Read more about the government and judicial system in the link provided in the resources section. The link is titled “More Information about the Ivory Coast”.

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1. Keep a low profile at all times.
2. Be aware of your surroundings.
3. DO NOT DISPLAY ANY SIGNS OF WEALTH.
4. Have evacuation plans that do not rely on US Officials or Embassy’s.
5. Avoid large crowds.

It is important to know that, although this is a beautiful country, it is run by terrorism and is not a very safe place. Please do your research before you go and keep an eye on the local news and adjust plans as needed. More information can be found under the resources post.