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redeyes
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 Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 5:42 am Post subject: Cultural Sensitivities and teaching at HCT |
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Guys -- without wishing to sound like I am asking the bl**dy obvious -- what do you typically avoid in class with your students at HCT? I have taught Muslims for around 15 years -- but never in the ME/Gulf, rather in mixed culture classes, which as we know, can be a quite different ball game.
Obviously -- and it goes with without saying -- any references even vaguely controversially connected to politics/religion/relationships etc would be side stepped I'd imagine!
How does it affect your teaching -- if at all? I�d imagine it�s plain common sense what to avoid in regards to reading materials/video materials etc � but it�d be good to hear your points of view/experiences.
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kiefer
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Red,
Yeah--I'll confirm everything you suggest about political discourse. Also try to sidestep discussions about movies, music and dogs. Focus on football and cars. |
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redeyes
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