Kendall visited my Terminale class yesterday, January 6, and led a very enlightening discussion on "stereotypes", based upon an article from Speakeasy magazine entitled "Glee!" It is always so interesting to hear student perspectives about stereotypes in your own country. American stereotypes expressed by French students were that we all drive large cars, live in large houses, eat too much fast-food, and talk like "daffy duck"! They also mentioned that they felt there was a concentration on capitalism and getting "things". Many French students also believe that the majority of Americans live like those characters portrayed in our sit-coms such as Desperate Housewives. Scarey! This was a very enlightening discussion and definitely "food for thought." Thank you, Kendall, for stimulating a very lively discussion!
Mme. Wallace
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