Cultural orientation
Syrian Cultural orientation
Studying culture gives students a reason to study the target
language as well as rendering the study of L2 meaningful (Stainer,
1971).
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GeographySyria is an important and influential country in the
Middle East. It sits at the juncture of Africa, Asia, and
Europe.
History
Syrias history includes ongoing reconfiguration of the countrys
territory and alliances.
Territory: modern Lebanon, most of present-day Israel and
Jordan, part of Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Ethnic GroupsThe countrys 19 million people are divided into
Sunni Arabs (74 %), Alawis (12%), Christians (10%), Druze (3%), and
also groups of Bedouins, Ismailis, Turcomans, Circassians, and
Assyrians.
Religious groups
Religion in Daily Life
TRADITIONSSyria is a culture heavily influenced by its
traditions. A few of the traditions passed down through the years
include: cuisine, folklore dance, and festivals.
HospitalityGuests should accept as much food as possible.Food
should be eaten with the right hand.The Arabic expression ahlan
wa-sahlan means welcome, and will probably be repeated by the host
several times during the visit.
Gestures
Through verbal and non-verbal communication, one can observe
what a culture may value.
Helpful phrases EnglishTransliterationSyrian
Good morningGood eveningHow are you?I'm fine, Thank God., and
you?What is your name?My name is JohnNice to meet youGood bySee you
laterThank youYou are welcomeI am sorry SabaaH il-Kheyrmasaa
il-Kheyrkeefak?il-Hamdula mneeH keefak intey?shoo ismak?ana ismee
jaantshar-rafnaKhaaTrakbshoofak ba'deynShukranafwan yaa ahleynana
aasif
Dos and DontsDo use your entire right hand only to summon a
person. Keep your palm down and wave downward. Do keep your feet
down and your soles on the ground. Do, if you are a man, stand when
a woman enters the room. Do stand when new guests arrive at a
social gathering or when an elderly or high-ranking official enters
the room. Dont summon women if you are a male soldier! Let a female
soldier do that. Dont use the Western way of beckoning with one
finger. It is very offensive. Dont point to anybody with a finger;
use the entire right hand instead.
Dos and Dontscont.Dont make the A-OK signal (circle with index
finger and thumb of one hand); this gesture may be misinterpreted
as obscene. Dont point upward with the middle finger. It is obscene
in the U.S. and equally so in Syria. Dont use obscene or indecent
language within earshot of Syrian citizens. Many are familiar with
American slang. Dont cross your legs when sitting in a chair and
show the bottom of your feet to someone. Dont lean against a wall
when speaking with another person.
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