We are Europeans

The Cambridge dictionary defines a STEREOTYPE as a “set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong”.Surely you have traveled outside your country in your life or even met and dealt with people of different nationalities, ethnicities and backgrounds, in your city or in the places you normally go to. Part of the benefits of Erasmus+ programme is to appreciate the diversity between cultures by overcoming stereotypes and preconceptions. Through these activities we would like to help you to better understand the stereotypes that exist in different countries, but also to push you towards an understanding of the founding concepts of the European Union, to fight racism, intolerance and discrimination.

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Task no.1

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Read the article ( https://europeisnotdead.com/european-stereotypes/) on how different European nationalities are commonly seen and perceived. Analyze and choose from the following list the stereotypes that seem to belong to your motherland and those that are commonly used to describe Italians.NB: You will discuss this article during a mentoring meeting.
Here are some of the stereotypes:
Heavy drinkers, lousy drivers, unemotional, poor people, rich people, big economic status differences between citizens, beautiful women, handsome men, bad-mannered, well-mannered, big hospitality, hostile towards strangers, pessimists, optimists, self-centered, jealous, selfish, romantic, food lovers, talkative, tall and blond people, macho, religious, afraid of strangers, boring, funny, eager to party, Russian speakers, hard workers, lazy people, punctual, always late, trusting, open-minded, reserved, emotionless, depressed, happy, very polite, snobs, arrogant and rude, sad.

Task no.2

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Now focus on the Erasmus+ programme:Erasmus+ is the European programme for education, training, youth and sport. With a budget of 14.7 billion euros, it consists of several key actions that fund study, training and volunteering opportunities abroad for over 4 million European citizens.Watch the video about Erasmus+: https://youtu.be/SnmAQxS_9uo
What are in your opinion the objectives of the programme?Pick up from the following list and write down what you think are the most important aims of the Erasmus + programme:
to reduce unemployment, especially among young people
to travel around Europe costless
to promote adult education, in particular with regard to new skills and competences required by the labour market
to let people taste the typical food of every European country
encouraging young people to participate in democratic life in Europe
support innovation, collaboration and reforms
to find the love of your life in another country
reduce early school leaving
to let young people be more independent with a pocket money
promote collaboration and mobility with EU partner countries

Task no.3

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Now let’s have some fun! Complete the following game - quiz map: https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3007
Upload your best result here!
TIP: To create a screenshot push 'cmd' + 'shift' + '4' on Mac, 'print screen' on PC, 'power' + 'volume down' on Android, 'side button' + 'home button' or 'side button' and 'volume up' on iPhone.

Task no.4

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Complete the following game - European languages map (choose “difficult mode” when you play): https://europa.eu/learning-corner/eu-puzzle_enAt the end, you will upload a screenshot of your result!

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