How to survive the Dutch?

• Maatschappijleer
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

HOW TO SURVIVE THE

DUTCH CULTURE?

VERY SPANISH
(dutch)

VERY DUTCH ...
(spain)

INVESTIGATION - QUESTONS

1. Dig into Dutch culture (join lessons, family life, ask people on the street, visit a city ....) and make TOP-5 LISTS of the most typically: Dutch food + Dutch family life + Dutch school life + Dutch habits + Dutch ...

2. Can you find elements of Spanish culture?

3.  Make a list of the 10 most striking differences + similarities of Dutch & Spanish culture.

INVESTIGATION - HOW?

• YOUR OWN OBSERVATIONS (by both Dutch and Spanish students)
• INTERVIEW PEOPLE ON THE STREET (BOTH DUTCH AND NON-DUTCH) 
• TAKE PICTURES OF STRIKING ELEMENTS OF DUTCH CULTURE
• WORK IN GROUPS OF MAX. 6 (MIX DUTCH/SPANISH!)

INVESTIGATION - WHEN?

• MONDAY: FORMULATE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
• INTERVIEW: GULPEN (MONDAY) + MAASTRICHT (WEDNESDAY)
• WORK ON PRESENTATION: FRIDAY AFTERNOON
• INVESTIGATE: 24/7
• TAKE PICTURES: 24/7

What is culture?

1. The study of rocks and minerals
2. The temperature of a region
3. The process of photosynthesis
4. The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a group

2 examples of cultural practices!

1. Traditional clothing and cuisine
2. Mathematical theories and equations
3. Sports and technology
4. Dancing, storytelling, and religious ceremonies

Why is it important to understand culture?

1. It promotes empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives
2. It boosts athletic performance
3. It improves memory retention
4. It enhances cooking skills

PRESENTATION

• FRIDAY EVENING
• ANSWER + EXPLANATION TO THE QUESTIONS
• APPROX. 5 MINUTES
• USE PICTURES TAKEN (SO USE LAPTOP; beamer present)
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE

WHERE TO START ... ?!

• DUTCH STUDENTS: MAKE A LIST OF THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT DUTCH WORDS FOR YOUR SPANISH PARTNER
• SPANISH+ DUTCH STUDENTS: WRITE DOWN 5 QUESTIONS ABOUT DUTCH CULTURE FOR YOUR INTERVIEWS