Class plan about stereotypes

(Using the Simpsons’ Episode: The Simpsons go to Brazil)

Pre-Viewing: Slides 3,4,5 and 6.

While-Viewing: Take notes on the stereotyped scenes.

Post-Viewing: Slide 7

The video is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m7BtyY5raY

By Maitê Oliveira

1- Why do you think people want to come to Rio? Please think of three different reasons.

2- What places do you think tourists want to visit in Rio?

3- What do you think tourists want to do in Rio?

stereotypes stereotypes

Stereotypes are impressions or generalizations that people have

about different cultures or groups. There are usually good and bad stereotypes about any culture. Although they may be based in truth, they generally don't reflect the reality of a diverse group of

people.

Stereotypes: About Rio de Janeiro

People have stereotypes about Rio. How do you think non-Brazilian people view Rio? Please complete the list below with at least one example for each category. (ex.: Cariocas love caipirinha.)

Customs:Food/Drinks:Music:Sport:Education:Security/Police:

1- What do you think that was true on the episode?2- What wasn’t true? 3- Do you think the author exaggerated? In what scenes?3- If you had the chance, how would you “rewrite” some scenes of the episode?4- Do you think that the episode may affect the way non-Brazilians see our country? Justify.