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Stereotypes: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

Although stereotypes may help us organize information in our minds, they also make us rush to form an opinion about people before getting to really know them.
Stereotypes may develop into prejudices, discrimination, orstigmatization.
So, the way that certain groups (e.g., minorities, women, foreigners) are presented in the media influences how we think about them.

Comprehension questions

Additional resources

Keep learning outside of the classroom!

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