2. WARM UP
Describe a situation when you’ve
encountered a different culture
How did you react?
What did the other person do?
3. DEFINITION
Cultural intellgence is
“being able to understand different cultural norms”
“adapting to new environments”
“being mindful of your gestures and reactions”
“researching the area”
“Nada es lo que parece”
4. WHAT’S THE IMPORTANCE OF IT?
Why is cultural intelligence important to the performing
arts?
Have you ever experienced a time when you felt the
cultural interpretation was inappropriate?
What have you done in the arts to make it a more
culturally accepting environment?
5. DIFFERENT MEANINGS
There are certain symbols around the
world that have different meanings.
Take a guess to the symbolism of
these two images!
6. TIME FOR A GAME!
Around the World in 90 Seconds
Rules:
I am going to show a picture or
give a definition of a symbol
You have to find the Latin
American
symbol/person/painting/artistic
reference that has the same
meaning
You only have 90 seconds
You can use your
phone/tablet/computer/electroni
c device
You have to hit the bell if you
have an answer
If you’re wrong, the other
person gets a shot
If neither person gets it
correct, no one gets the point
But I’ll give the answer
7.
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12. CULTURE
In Latin American and European culture, there’s something called
a “kinship family” system
Family is more important that anything else
Very common to know a lot about ancestors and blood line
In America, we have something called a “nuclear family” system.
Mom, dad, grandparents, children
Earn to provide for the family
13. DIFFERENCES IN SOCIETY
There’s certain things that are available in other nations that we
don’t have here
Maternity leave
Spain: you can leave work early to go pick up your kids
Europe: family crests
Free health care
Slang
It’s important to know these things before you visit another
country!
14. TIME FOR A GAME!
Rules Rules cont’d
I am going to ask a question
and give you various
answers.
Pick the answer you feel is
best
First person/team to 3 points
wins
You can play in teams or by
yourself
You cannot google or search
it on the internet
If you think you have the
answer, you have to ring the
bell
15. A) BE TOTALLY ACCEPTING
B) MAKE FUN OF YOUR HUSBAND
C) MAKE FUN OF YOU
D) THEY DON’T CARE
Question 1: Let’s say that you’re a young woman, married to a man,
and are living in Mexico. You and your husband both have jobs, but
you earn more than your husband. How will your friends handle this
info?
16. A) THAT WAS SO SWEET
B) HOW DID YOU GET ROSES IN
THE WINTER?
C) I THINK WE SHOULD BREAK UP
D) GIVE THEM ROSES BACK
Question 2: You are studying abroad in Russia and you happen to
receive 2 dozen roses from your lover. You are going to see him/her
later that day for a romantic dinner. What do you say about the
roses?
17. A) HOLD THE BOTTLE AND TAP THE
BOTTOM
B) SHAKE IT LIKE A SODA AND
THEN OPEN
C) HAVE THE WAITER HELP
D) ASK FOR ANOTHER BOTTLE
Question 3: You’re in a restaurant in Chile and you’ve ordered some
fried fish with French fries. You want some ketchup to go with your
fries, but the ketchup is stuck at the bottom of the bottle. How do you
get it out?
18. A) CALL THE POLICE
B) GO BACK THE OTHER WAY
C) DO NOTHING
D) BECOME ANGRY
Question 4: You are vacationing in Saudi Arabia and you are walking
around the neighborhood close to your hotel. You see two men
holding hands as they walk down the street. What do you do?
19. A) YOU CONFIRMED THE “ALL WOMEN
BELONG IN THE KITCHEN” STEREOTYPE
B) YOU GAVE HER ORDERS, MAKING HER
SEEM LIKE A SLAVE
C) YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN UP TO GET
THE BUTTER
D) YOU INSULTED HER
Question 5: Your best friend has invited you to have dinner with her
Greek family. You are eating dinner, and you really want some butter
for your bread. You notice that she’s in the kitchen, so you wave to
her to tell her to get the butter. She then becomes very quiet the rest
of the dinner. What was wrong with your actions?
20. SO WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
How are you going to use
cultural intelligence in your
life?
Hinweis der Redaktion
Peace sign = offensive in british culture. Goes back to the Hundred Years War, the French would cut off the two bowmen’s fingers of the English they captured. They would then make the peace sign to rub it in that they could win a way by using 2 fingers (Wikipedia)
Dog- there is a play by Osvaldo Dragún. He has a play called “The Man who turned into a dog” (in Spanish) where a man who works hard to make it in the world, working odd jobs, turns into a dog. Dogs are obedient to their masters, so ultimately, the world made him become its obedient worker: a dog.
Question:
In American culture, seeing a skull is often a symbol of death, especially with the rise of crime scene shows such as NCIS and CSI. But in ancient Latin American art, this was not the case. What pre-Columbian (pre-Columbus arrival) indigenous group used the skull? What did it sybolize?
Answer: Aztecs. They used skulls as a sign of resurrection. Especially when it came to creating pieces that were designed for the gods.
TIE BREAKER:
There is a Mexican food that is also used in Spain. The items have the same name, but are made of completely different ingredients. Hint: It’s a staple in a lot of Mexican dishes that we eat.
It’s often thought that the iceberg is a representative of the impact of society on the conscious and subconscious part of the human mind. It’s also a good model of Surrealism. Name a painting by a Latin American surrealist that used universal symbols to demonstrate the subconscious part of the mind.
Answer:
Antonio Ruiz, the Biclycle race
Remedios Varo
Leonora Carrington
Frida Kahlo
Wilfredo Lam
Matta (Roberto Matta Echaurren)
Diego Rivera
TIE BREAKER:
There is a Mexican food that is also used in Spain. The items have the same name, but are made of completely different ingredients. Hint: It’s a staple in a lot of Mexican dishes that we eat.
Mary, often seen as a religious symbol of motherhood and peace , is known by another name in Mexico. Tell me her other name as well as possible meanings she has in Latin American art
Answer:
Virgen of Guadalupe
Liberation
Control (because the Spanish catholics forced the indigenous peoples to covert to catholicism)
TIE BREAKER:
There is a Mexican food that is also used in Spain. The items have the same name, but are made of completely different ingredients. Hint: It’s a staple in a lot of Mexican dishes that we eat.
The four leaf clover is often considered a sign of luck, especially during the spring time. In Mexican tradition, there is an Easter activity that requires the smashing of a hollowed out edible item. Name the item and the Spanish term for it (Bonus point if you can find the European history)
Answer:
Egg
Cascarones
Filled with confetti. If the egg breaks when your friend smashes it on your head, you will have good luck.
Marco Polo found out about these in CHINA. They were filled with perfume/scented powders. They became all the rage in Italy and Spain and were often given as gifts. It reached mexico in the 1800s.
TIE BREAKER:
There is a Mexican food that is also used in Spain. The items have the same name, but are made of completely different ingredients. Hint: It’s a staple in a lot of Mexican dishes that we eat.
There is a luxury brand of cars that is named after a Mesoamerican symbol. This symbol was often regarded as “from another world” because it was often only seen at night. It is also regarded as the “king of all animals.” It is said that is a symbol of life and fertility. Name this creature.
Answer:
Jaguar.
TIE BREAKER:
There is a Mexican food that is also used in Spain. The items have the same name, but are made of completely different ingredients. Hint: It’s a staple in a lot of Mexican dishes that we eat.
Moving on to other aspects of cultural intelligence, there are a few things that you need to know, especially when it comes to other societal structures
In Latin america and some countries of europe, there is something called a kinship family system. This means that in society, family is regarded as the most important thing in your life. If someone in your family is having a problem, everyone joins in to help. Because the family is seen as so important, it also means that people know A LOT about their ancestors and the origins of their bloodline. Having a supportive family makes you seem “rich”
In america, we have the “nuclear family” system. We care mostly about our grandparents, parents, and children. There is not as much emphasis on our ancestors because our society tells us that you have to provide for the family in order to be “rich.” Does that make sense?
Before you travel, and especially before you make an artistic production, you need to do some research on the different societies you’re going to be seeing or portraying. It’s important to keep in mind the views on women, family, the history of the country, the economic climate, and especially the language. Because there might be phrases or terms you might not understand or may be insulting. (For instance, do NOT SAY FANNY IN THE UK)
Correct answer: B or C. The husband who does not out earn his wife is seen as
Correct answer: C. Given an even amount of roses is seen as inviting death. They ultimately just told you you should die.
Correct answer: B. Having an open circle in one hand being covered by a flat palm is an insult to a person’s nether regions
Correct answe: C. In saudi arabia, men holding hands is a sign of showing respect
Correct answer: D. In greece, waving a five finger hand is the equivalent of “up yours”