Результаты исследования обучающихся в проекте A journey through Great Britain
Содержание
Авторы и участники проекта
Участники "Culture explorers"
Тема исследования группы
Культура Великобритании: традиции и обычаи, кухня, язык.
Проблемный вопрос (вопрос для исследования)
Чем отличается культура Великобритании от культуры нашей страны?
Цели исследования
1. Определить основные традиционные праздники и обычаи в Великобритании и нашей стране, а также сравнить их значение, способы празднования и влияние на культуру.
2. Определить традиционные блюда Великобритании и нашей страны и сравнить особенности национальной кухни: ингредиенты, способы приготовления и привычки питания.
3. Выявить региональные особенности английского языка (диалекты и акценты) и сравнить с диалектами нашего языка.
Результаты проведённого исследования
We have learned a lot about British culture in comparison to Russian cultural pecuilarities. Both countries have a rich history and deep cultural roots.
1. Study of Traditions and Customs Both the UK and our country have a rich cultural heritage passed down through generations. Both nations celebrate international holidays such as New Year and Christmas. Traditional folk customs and historical traditions are significant in both cultures. However, in the UK, people widely celebrate Guy Fawkes Night, Halloween, and Easter, while in our country, unique holidays include Maslenitsa and Victory Day. In the UK, drinking tea at 5 o’clock (five o’clock tea) is a well-known tradition, while in our country, tea culture is also strong but not tied to a specific time. The British tend to be more reserved in expressing emotions and frequently use polite phrases ("Excuse me," "Sorry"), whereas people in our country are often more open and expressive.
2. Study of National Cuisine Both nations value home-cooked meals and traditional recipes. Cuisine in both countries has been influenced by other cultures. Popular British dishes include fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and full English breakfast, whereas our traditional cuisine features borscht, dumplings, pancakes, and porridge. In the UK, breakfast is often the heaviest meal, whereas in our country, lunch is the most important meal of the day. British cuisine relies more on baking and frying, while our cuisine often includes boiling, stewing, and preserving.
3. Comparison of Languages and Their Features Both languages have a rich history and numerous borrowed words. Both English and our language have regional dialects and accents. English is more analytical (fewer grammatical cases), while our language is synthetic (with multiple cases and declensions). English has a variety of accents (Cockney, Scots, Welsh English), whereas our language also has noticeable regional variations. English has borrowed many words from French and Latin, while our language includes more borrowings from Greek, Turkic, and German. English is a global language of communication, while our language plays an essential role in its region but is less commonly spoken worldwide.
Вывод
In the conclusion, the cultures of the UK and our country have both similarities and significant differences shaped by history, climate, and worldview. Understanding the traditions, cuisine, and language of another country helps develop better cross-cultural communication. It is important to preserve one’s cultural heritage while being open to learning about other cultures, fostering education and tolerance.
