Identity+2+Values


 * ** Who are you? **

The __theme__ of this unit is "__identity__". Find the word in your dictionary and translate it into your language. We will be exploring topics such as your name, your values, and the __cultural__ and __social__ influences on your sense of "self". As we work through this unit think about this __focus question__: You will write a response essay to this question in week 5.
 * How much of your identity is chosen by you? **
 * Topic: Personal Values **

What is important to you? How many of these values were taught to you by your parents? How many have some from your own life experiences?

A National Anthem is a patriotic song/ music that evokes the history, traditions and struggles of its people**. ** 2. Now listen to the national anthem of your country. Tell us (via the discussion post above) how you interpret the song? What is it saying and what does it say about your county's values? 3. What other values (not form the song) are important to people from your culture?
 * Topic: Cultural Values **
 * How do National Anthems portray a country's values? **
 * What does your national Anthem say about your country? **
 * 1) Listen to Australia's national anthem. What does it say about how Australia sees itself? What does it say about what is important to Australia?