Lesson CAA-3

• Time for the activity: ~10-15 minutes

• During this activity, you will develop your vocabulary and spelling skills

1. Open Exam.net and translate the vocabulary, either from English to Swedish, or Swedish to English

2. Bemindful of your spelling; incorrect spelling does not yield any points

3. Use the flashcards below to study the vocabulary

• Time for the exercise: ~10-15 minutes

• During this exercise, you will develop your reading skills

Take turns reading We need to talk about cultural appropriation: why Lionel Shriver's speech touched a nerve (Stephanie Convery, 2016)

Time for the exercise: ~20-30 minutes

During this exercise, you will develop your writing and discussion skills

1. By yourself, write a short comment (~100-200 words) on one of the following questions:

   • What cultural customs or practices are acceptable or unacceptable to mimic?

   • How far should one attempt to fit in when in new cultures without losing one’s original culture or identity?

   • In what ways can adapting or mimicking lead to cultural appropriation?

   • How is a person’s identity affected by cultural appropriation and mimicry ? Use examples from our readings.

2. Next, use the large-language model https://www.teach-anything.com/ and ask the same question. 

3. Finally, compare your answers. How similar are your and the AI's answers to one another? This is your exit ticket.

If you want a challenge: use the vocabulary homework in your answer