2. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILEINTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILE
• Juan Eduardo Contreras Barberena
– Topics:
– Moved to Akron for a Master’s in Communication.
– I work as an adjunct professor.
– I was born and raised in Mexico City.
– My future plans are to obtain a PhD and work as a
tenured professor.
8. DISTRIBUTION OF MAJOR PRE-HISPANICDISTRIBUTION OF MAJOR PRE-HISPANIC
CULTURESCULTURES
9. DISTRIBUTION OF MAJOR PRE-HISPANICDISTRIBUTION OF MAJOR PRE-HISPANIC
CULTURESCULTURES
10. OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: SPANISHOFFICIAL LANGUAGE: SPANISH
OVER 60 NATIVE LANGUAGES SPOKENOVER 60 NATIVE LANGUAGES SPOKEN
• HOLA ADIOS SI NO
• GRACIAS DE NADA
• PORFAVOR TE AMO / TE QUIERO
• COMO ESTAS?
• DISCULPE LO SIENTO
• HABLA INGLES?
• MI NOMBRE ES_______
• SOY ESTADOUNIDENSE / SOY MEXICANO
13. ECONOMICSECONOMICS
Known for: Oil, agriculture, and mined metals
(mainly silver), manufacturing.
Imports: Machinery products for all industries,
including agriculture, manufacturing,
transportation, and transportation. Bootlegged
products.
Exports: Oil, manufactured goods, silver, fruits and
vegetables, coffee, cotton. Bootlegged products.
State of the economy: Many industries are still in
development. There is substantial debt, and a high
percentage of underground economy (non-tax
payers).
14. EVERYDAY-ECONOMICSEVERYDAY-ECONOMICS
• Currency: Mexican Pesos ($1 USD = $12 Pesos)
• Public and private banks. Credits and loans are
available.
• Jobs: People start working depending on their
economic bracket. The extremely poor start as
children, the poor start as pre-teens, the middle
class as teenagers, and the rich start in college
years.
• Students and money: middle and high class kids
get an allowance; it varies for the poor because
their work earnings are all meant to help the
household.
16. RELIGION(S)RELIGION(S)
• 88% of the population is Roman Catholic.
• Different Christian denominations are also present.
• There are followers of other major religions such as
Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam.
18. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMENMEN/WOMEN
• Growing up: Emphasis is given to school and
family life. Recreation activities vary between
cities and small towns. After school programs are
rare.
• Dress: Typical dress varies from region to region.
In urban areas, typical dress is saved for Mexican
holidays.
• Gender rites: Quinceañera.
19. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMENMEN/WOMEN
20. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMENMEN/WOMEN
21. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMENMEN/WOMEN
• Education: equal among both genders. For higher
education, more men go to college and finish their
degrees, but there is an increasing number of women
attending and graduating.
• At Work: There are still some male dominated
professions, but women’s rights are being introduced.
• At Home: Mostly traditional gender roles, even among
highly educated couples.
• Roles in Society: Leans towards traditional roles, but
new trends are appearing as a result of the women’s
rights movement.
22. NATIONAL FESTIVALS -HOLIDAYSNATIONAL FESTIVALS -HOLIDAYS
EVENTSEVENTS
Independence Day: September 16
Mexican Revolution: November 20
Battle of Puebla: May 5
Flag Day: February 24
Birth of Benito Juarez: March 21
Dia de los Muertos: November 2
Christmas / Posadas
New Years Day
Wise men day: January 6
Candlemas day: February 2
Easter
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• American pop culture is closely followed in termsAmerican pop culture is closely followed in terms
of music, movies, television shows, and video games.of music, movies, television shows, and video games.
• Cell phones and social media (facebook and twitterCell phones and social media (facebook and twitter
in particular) are extremely popular.in particular) are extremely popular.
54. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• Typical day schedule:
– Meal times are different: Largest meal is at 2-3pm, small
dinners at 8-9pm.
– In small towns, businesses will close from 2-4pm for
‘lunch’ and a short nap known as siesta, then people
return to work until around 8pm.
• A School Day/Week: The school experience for an
11-12 year old in Mexico is similar to the U.S.;
however, there are hardly any extracurricular
activities throughout the school year.
– Uniforms are widely used in many schools.
55. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• English as a second language is commonly taught
in urban schools from an early age. Most private
schools are now bi-lingual (most English, some
French).
• Extracurricular Activities: Some sports have after-
school sports programs, but competitions and
tournaments between schools are sporadic.
Cheerleading programs are almost non-existant.
56. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• Family Life: Families are extremely important.
Many times, children are somewhat involved in
household chores, but not as much as in the U.S.
• Extended family is considered extremely
important. Mexicans will go out of their way to
assist extensive family.
• Grandparents move in with their children when
they cannot take care of themselves. Retirement
homes and communities are rare and are destined
to those who have no family left.
57. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• Acquisition of pets is common, with people mostly
choosing dogs and cats.
• Mexico is known for creating fairs in the center of
small towns. In urban areas, each municipality
within a city creates several fairs per year. Fairs
are family oriented events.
• Parks are common in large cities, though they can
be dangerous.
• In smaller cities and towns, parks are rare. People
use the main plaza at the center of each town as a
place for gathering.
69. SIMILARITIES-DIFFERENCESSIMILARITIES-DIFFERENCES
• Can you notice similarities between Mexico and
the U.S.?
• What do you find most surprising? What do you
find interesting?
• The importance of appreciating cultural diversity
in the U.S.
On this slide include Country Name, Flag, country emblem/ seal/ coats of arms
Resources: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
http://www.national-anthems.net/ ( can also upload MP3 version of your countries national anthem from this site)
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Personalized for each speaker from country.
Select your country’s map from:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1
On this slide- country map- Note for teacher & Presenters- Possible Map Skills Opportunity- Where country is in relation to Akron, Ohio – Use google earth free upload.
Statistics
¨ BBC News Country Profile at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm (best for gathering statistics for presenters)
Area
Capitol
Population
Major Religions
Major Languages- Sample of language in native script- Country name -
History or Geography- Highlights of important historical events for country-regions / Early Civilizations and/ or defining historical events that created country and culture social structures
Or Landforms and Geography
History or Geography- Highlights of important historical events for country-regions / Early Civilizations and/ or defining historical events that created country and culture social structures
Or Landforms and Geography
History or Geography- Highlights of important historical events for country-regions / Early Civilizations and/ or defining historical events that created country and culture social structures
Or Landforms and Geography
Language(s) Spoken- how to say basic conversational words- vocabulary list - in english- pronunciation – native language- sample of script in native language
Include on this slide any significant current events, upcoming elections, headline news…
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Good website to find photos of currency
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Good website to find photos of currency
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
(Has media section listing news sources)