Situation 13

Two political analysts are debating on the topic: ‘Kazakhstan and multiculturalism: problems and perspectives’.

Situation 14

Two members of the different cultural groups are discussing the role of religion in their cultures. One of them is a representative of Islam. The other one is a representative of Christianity.

Situation 15

Two students of international relations department at the conference are discussing the great role of Silk Road in the spread of religion across Asia.

Situation 16

Your groupmate and youare studying how cultures influence on the behaviour of people. Your task is to compare different cultures and the affects of cultures to the behavior of people. Take into consideration the followings: eating habits, rules of social etiquette, styles of dress, gestures, respect for age, acceptable customs, etc.

Situation 17

Culture shock happens to everyone who lives in a new culture to some degree. Have you ever experienced culture shock? If so, what kind of differences have you noticed between your own culture and another one? Share your feelings with your partner and have a discussion on the given theme.

Situation 18

During the break of the conference devoted to the peculiarities of cultural development, interview a representative from the US by discussing the peculiarities of the US culture and its influence on the lifestyle, family life, and the behavior of American people.

Situation 19

At the conference devoted to the Globalization process two political analysts are discussing the main issues of globalization. One of them is convinced that globalization process may lead to disappearance of a minority group. But the other political analyst considers that any contact between two societies with different cultures causes positive changes in both societies.

Situation 20

Two students are discussing about the factors that have contributed to the development of a two-party system in the United States.

Situation 21

Two politicians in Parliament are discussing about the political parties. One of them is convinced that today political parties are not left-wing or right-wing; they are all in a neutral position. The other politician does not agree with his colleague.

Situation 22

Two future analysts are discussing about the statement “Nowadays young people are not interested in politics”. One of them agrees with this opinion, while the other thinks in a different way.