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Class plan about stereotypes
(Using the Simpsons’ Episode: The Simpsons go to Brazil)
Pre-Viewing: Slides 3,4,5 and 6.
While-Viewing: Take notes on the stereotyped scenes.
Post-Viewing: Slide 7
The video is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m7BtyY5raY
By Maitê Oliveira
1- Why do you think people want to
come to Rio? Please think of three
different reasons.
2- What places do you think tourists
want to visit in Rio?
3- What do you think tourists want to
do in Rio?
stereotypes
Stereotypes are impressions or
generalizations that people have
about different cultures or groups.
There are usually good and bad
stereotypes about any culture.
Although they may be based in
truth, they generally don't reflect
the reality of a diverse group of
people.
Stereotypes: About Rio de Janeiro
People have stereotypes about Rio. How do you
think non-Brazilian people view Rio? Please
complete the list below with at least one
example for each category.
(ex.: Cariocas love caipirinha.)
Customs:
Food/Drinks:
Music:
Sport:
Education:
Security/Police:
1- What do you think that was true on the
episode?
2- What wasn’t true?
3- Do you think the author exaggerated? In
what scenes?
3- If you had the chance, how would you
“rewrite” some scenes of the episode?
4- Do you think that the episode may affect
the way non-Brazilians see our country?
Justify.