Stage #1: Theoretical base

1. Scientific approaches to metaphors

2. Metaphorical concepts

Stage #2: Metaphors -cognitive phenomena. Fact Sheet.

1. The subject-matter of metaphors

2. The construction of the reality by metaphorical expressions

Stage #3: Presentation of the project

#5

Theme: METAPHOR AS A POWERFUL TOOL TO STIMULATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BEHAVIOUR AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFERENCES AND INTERACTIONS.

Aim: Identify the essence of metaphors in human communication.

General OBLIGATORY Instructions:

•Use Power Point to design creative slides and present the information

• Use various visual aids to illustrate examples

• Bring statistics and necessary data in schemes

• Remember to mention the resources you used to analyze

• Each group member must equally contribute to project development

• Remember to mention the sources of information. Use footnotes

Stage #1: Theoretical base

1. Frames and unconscious thinking

2. Regimes of truth

3. Intentions and evaluations

Stage #2: Relationship metaphors. Fact Sheet.

1. Anecdotes and short stories

2. Tasks and rituals

3. Artistic metaphors

Stage #3: Presentation of the project

#6

Theme: SYMBOL AS A STEREOTYPICAL CULTURAL PHENOMENON

Aim: Identify the application and essence of symbols in language and culture

General OBLIGATORY Instructions:

•Use Power Point to design creative slides and present the information

• Use various visual aids to illustrate examples

• Bring statistics and necessary data in schemes

• Remember to mention the resources you used to analyze

• Each group member must equally contribute to project development

• Remember to mention the sources of information. Use footnotes

Stage #1: Theoretical base

1. A symbol in Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies, Ethnology and Cultural Studies.

2. Dialectic nature of a symbol

Stage #2: Symbol is a universal non-verbal means of intercultural communication. Fact Sheet.

1. Symbols in different nations

2. Symbols and communicative barriers

Stage #3: Presentation of the project

# 7

Theme: SYMBOLS AS THE OLDEST MEANS OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION

Aim: Analyze the main conceptual approaches to understanding symbol.

General OBLIGATORY Instructions:

•Use Power Point to design creative slides and present the information

• Use various visual aids to illustrate examples

• Bring statistics and necessary data in schemes

• Remember to mention the resources you used to analyze.

• Each group member must equally contribute to project development.

• Remember to mention the sources of information. Use footnotes

Stage #1: Theoretical base

1. Interpretation of symbol in the process of intercultural communication

2. Understanding of symbols of different nations in the various historical and cultural contexts

3. Symbol- the means of ethnic integration and identification of persons

Stage #2: Symbolic system of culture is the collection of symbols embodying ideas, ideals and values. Fact Sheet.

1. Symbol- artistic method of expression of ideas and concepts

2. Symbol – the means of social relation and interaction

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