Monday, 28 July 2014

Third Culture Kids

1.       Answer the following questions.
a)      What reason is given for the growing number of TCKs?
b)      Find two reasons why TCKs are different from other children.
c)       Dr. Ruth Useem has given two definitions of TCKs. In what way is the second definition different from the first?
d)      According to researchers Pollock and Van Reken, with whom are TCKs likely to form friendships?
e)      According to the writer, what advantages do TCKs have in terms of knowledge of the world?
f)       Although it is not expressly stated, why are these children called Third Cultures Kids? What are the three cultures to which they belong?


a) That more cities and companies become increasingly international
b) -They often relocate to new homes or countries
     -they are exposed to new cultures
c) In the first definition, TCKs are forced because of their parents work.
d) With others of a similar background
e) They know more countries and cultures. TCK builds relationships to all of the cultures. They represent many countries and cultures.  Also this make that they are more open minded. They have accumulated a host of cultural identities, lived in many countries and have been introduced to a variety of global people. TCKs integrate many values, norms, behaviours, beliefs, mannerisms and thoughts. Also they have a deep understanding of human right.
f) Because they are involved in three cultures: their parents, the place where they live and the mix of both.



Book: English B, Course Companion, Oxford.

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