Monday, July 21, 2014

Self Expression through Speech - Charlie Chaplin's Great Dictator Speech

Charlie Chaplin's Great Dictator Speech - Typography




If you were in Chaplin's position and needed to give a speech, what things would you say that you feel would make the world we live in a better place.  Please include photos in your response.  For example you can use photos you took of this weekend of monuments and memorials of great American leaders and comment on how they made the world a better place.  You can also use photos to illustrate your response your ideas.


I think of the most important parts of a speech to for the betterment of the world would be a strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity.  In order for people to work together in a peaceful way understanding of each other would be a key factor to this.  Lack of understanding a culture can lead to conflict, and I believe a widespread use of cultural sensitivity would be a crucial step in creating a more peaceful world.
Part of improving the world cultural sensitivity entails education of other cultures.  Frequently there are many misconceptions and stereotypes of certain cultures because of how they are depicted in the media as opposed to how they can be explained directly.  For example before becoming a mentor for this program there were several ideas I had about the Chinese culture based on what I had learned through media.  Being immersed in this program has helped improve my cultural sensitivity in truly learning the life of a Chinese University student.  In addition to accurate education (instead of stereotypical media) I believe it is important for students and adults a like to make attempts to connect with people from foreign places.  Having direct interaction with people from other cultured would surely improve their cultural sensitivity.  
     
Here is a picture of Buddha statue (head) which is wildly know for being a peaceful symbol in Asian cultures.  




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