The world according to...
1. This week, we are going to deal with different kinds of stereotypes. What does the word "stereotype" mean? 2. What kinds of stereotypes do you know? List a few of them with an example. Example:cultural stereotype: French people are very rude 3. Look at the map above titled "The World according to Americans" and match the countries and other geographical locations to the name given to them on the map. If you can't zoom in on smaller countries try this link. France Smelly Armpits Australia Kangoroo Riders Russia Commies Romania Dracula Madagascar Penguins Meditarrenean Sea Middle Earth Lake New Zealand The Shire Is that what they think of us? If the entire doesn't show up, click on I'll do it later as shown on the picture. 4. The map above was designed by a Bulgarian artist called Yanko Tsvetkov as part of his project The Atlas of Prejudice. Read more about him and his project on the link below and answer the questions below. a, What's Tsvetkov's artist name? Alphamale Alphadesigner Mapdesigner b, How many years ago did he start designing his maps? 11 10 12 c, What was the title of his first map? Paranoid Oil Empire Where I live Union of Subsidised Farming d, What have helped him to be an expert on local stereotypes and prejudices? the internet having a good map living among different people e, Why did he call the UK "Passive Agressive Kingdom" in the 2022 map? because it'll still be a monarchy because he hates the UK because of the UK's complicated relationship with the EU 5. Look at some of his maps on this link and write a few lines about one that you really liked. What did you like about that map? 6. Create "The World according to you". I've put some tags on the world map. Feel free to name the places as you think of them. You can make it as funny or serious as you'd like. You can design a whole Yanko Tsvetkov style map of a region (e.g. Hungary, Eastern Europe, America...ect) for a plus. You can send it to me via e-mail. The deadline is 14 December.