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Card 15

1. Speak on “The unpleasant feelings of culture shock”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) sadness and homesickness;

b) strong feelings of anger;

c) frustration, alienation, depression, fear and loneliness.

Explain the feelings or symptoms of culture shock and give your own three pieces of advice that you think are the most important for avoiding culture shock.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5th semester, 2013/14

Card 16

1. Speak on “The eight major religions in the world”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) chief characteristics of each religions;

b) sacred writings or scriptures;

c) traditional faiths of each religion.

Describe three religions among other major ones, which have been great influences in the formation of Western and Middle Eastern culture.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5th semester, 2013/14

Card 17

1. Speak on “The common causes of cultural changes”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) “cultural lag” and its influence on the nonmaterial parts of the nation’s culture;

b) diffusion process;

c) acculturation and assimilation;

Explain the most dangerous process which leads to the disappearance of minority group.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5th semester, 2013/14

Card 18

1.Speak on “The existence of a deity and religious rituals”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) three main philosophical views regarding the existence of deity;

b) sacred stories or myths;

c) the most common religious rituals.

Give three examples of religious rituals of your own culture.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Department Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5th semester, 2013/14

Card 19

1. Speak on “Religious creativity of different cultures”. Take into consideration the following points:

a) myth, ritual and symbols;

b) prayer as a common ritual;

c) pilgrimage as a significant rituals in most religions.

Explain why people make pilgrimages to the sacred places and name the holy city for Muslims.

2. Discuss the situation on the given card with your partner.

Head of Chair Ashinova K.A.

FIR, Department of ESP, International Relations, Winter session, 5th semester, 2013/14