Recognizing Perspectives

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1. What do maps show us about perspectives?
  • Draw your own map
  • Match the map
  • The map of cartographers
  • Discussion Activity: What is the 'right' view of the world?
    • What is selected to be shown by the map?
    • What is emphasized in each case?
    • Which map orientations reflect the natural world and which ones are invented for human purpose?
  • Maps and views of the world
  • The concept of 'perspectives'
  • The role of perspectives in knowledge

2. Cultural perspectives
  • What is 'culture'?
  • Culture and knowledge
    • How did you gain your cultural knowledge?
    • What are the benefits of experiencing different cultural characteristics?
    • What can be the drawbacks?

  • Cultural characteristics:
    • the observable surface
    • worldview
  • Discussion Activity: Recognizing invisible assumptions of culture
    • Case 1: German and Argentinian IB students
    • Case 2: An American student and Japanese student
    • Case 3: Canadian and Chinese business representatives
  • Three theoretical approaches to cultural differences