British Culture: Week 7

Family & Personal Relationships Part II

Class Website

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Here you can find my power point presentations as well as other information and class activities

You're class syllabus can be found there as well

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Free Talk (business hours)

You will have a chance to speak with me outside of class (2 or 3 times this semester)

Your Free Talk will be on Mondays from 12:50 to 1:50 in room 311 in Teaching Building C

I will assign the times that you will come. If you need to reschedule please let me know

The Dating Game p. 43-44

a) What features of dating in British culture are illustrated by the following dialogue?

b) What is the message of the story ie. What point do you think the writer of the dialogue is trying to make?

To Room Nineteen What were some of your observations from this story?

“When their marriage had settled down... they would buy a house and start a family.”

“Life seemed like to be like a snake biting its tail.” “But children can't be a centre of life and a reason

for being.” “Their love for each other... was the central point,

the wellspring.” “When these four healthy wisely brought up children

were of the right age, Susan would work again...” “that two people, no matter how carefully chosen,

could not be everything to each other.”

Divisions of Household Tasks Look at the tables on p. 60 Let's try and gather the information they

are telling us What do men spend the most time on when

helping around the house? What do women spend the most time on

when helping around the house? Who spends the most time helping around

the house?

Divisions of Household Tasks Now, how does it work around your house? Write

mom, dad, parent, or children next to each in your book

Cooking and baking Washing up Cleaning house, tidying Gardening, pet care Caring/playing with children Maintenance, odd jobs, DIY Laundry, ironing, sewing Caring for sick Grocery shopping

Decision-Making in Family Life

Look at the table on p. 63 Do the same as before. Write husband or

wife next to each line depending on what you think is normal in China.

Okay, what do you guys think?

The Ageing Population

The sounds of the city,Sifting through the trees,

Settle like dustOn the shouldersOf the old friends.

Can you imagine usYears from today,

Sharing a park bench quietly?

Simon and Garfunkel, “Old Friends”, 1968

The Ageing Population Many like to remain in

their own homes and are reluctant to move

Others live with family in “granny flat”

Sheltered housing allows them to live independently with help nearby

Day Centers offer a place for them to meet other elderly people

Old People's Clubs

Characteristics of the British Family

p. 76 summarizes these – Let's read them Christmas time? Maintenance of family name and support

and respect of the memory of those who came before them?

Homework Read chapter 4 on Education p. Journal Entry #1 is due next class,

October 25th Question 2 on p.70-71 You will NOT make a list but will instead

write a 250 word journal entry. The content of your writing will be more

important than your grammar, spelling, or writing skills.

Please type, print, and staple your journal entry and be sure to include your name and student number