【新教材】2021年人教版高中英语必修第三册UNIT 3全章课件.pptx

UNIT 3 DIVERSE CULTURES;素养导航 ;Culture is that which shapes us;it shapes our identity and influences our behavior.Culture is our “way of being,” more specifically,it refers to① the shared language,beliefs,values,norms,behaviors,and material objects that are passed down② from one generation to the next. Culture is the lens(透镜) with which we evaluate everything around us;we evaluate what is proper or improper③,normal or abnormal,through our culture.If we are immersed④ in a culture that is unlike our own we may experience culture shock and become disoriented when we come into contact with a fundamentally different culture.People naturally use their own culture as the standard to judge other cultures;however,passing judgment could reach a level where people begin to discriminate against others whose “ways of being” are different than their own—essentially,we tend to fear that which we do not understand.?;Cultural diversity is important because our country,workplaces,and schools increasingly consist of various cultural,racial,and ethnic groups.We can learn from one another,but first we must have a level of understanding about each other in order to facilitate⑤ collaboration⑥ and cooperation.Learning about other cultures helps us understand different perspectives within the world in which we live,and helps dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups. In addition,cultural diversity helps us recognize and respect “ways of being” that are not necessarily our own,so that as we interact with others we can build bridges to trust,respect,and understanding across cultures.Furthermore,this diversity makes our country a more interesting place to live,as people from diverse cultures contribute language skills,new ways of thinking,new knowledge,and different experiences.;Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can make a unique and positive contribution to⑦ the larger society because of,rather than in spite of,their differences.Imagine a plac