“Showing respect for the new culture means boys ask curious questions
about it, they are willing to try on new and different perspectives…”
then is a “windows and mirror” effect. The new culture
serves as a window to look at the world in a new way, and
also as a mirror to examine your own culture and understand
the products, practices and perspectives of the culture you
inhabit.
A Saint David’s boy understands that culture is part of
language and that a whole new world awaits him when he
steps into his language class. A Saint David’s education
provides that access from which to see this new world. The
young man develops this virtue by showing up with an open
mind to his modern language class. M
Saybel Nunez teaches Spanish at Saint David’s School.
Recently, eighth graders presented the results of
their research into areas of interest in the country of
Chile. The boys are starting to make connections
across cultures and discovering that we share
and appreciate many of the same things. It is also
important to note that learning from their peers
inspires questions! Becoming global citizens starts
with comparing what you know to what you don’t
know, and being curious enough to ask for more.
“I learned that people in Chile listen to music in other
languages, and that music transcends languages.”
- Laurencio G.
“There is a lot more street art in Chile. I wonder if they
have museums there, too. The art on the streets looks
beautiful.”
- Ryan S.
“ The love of entertainment and of music is appreciated
all over Chile, as people flock to theaters in large
crowds, similar to events in the U.S.”
- Davis C.
“Music is an important part of their culture, just like in
the U.S.”
- Alexander R.
“I learned that countries can bond over music. People in
Festival Viña del Mar, perform in English and in Spanish,
and still everybody enjoyed it.”
- James F.
Christmas pageant and Cuatro: Second graders perform “El
Burrito Sabanero” while they learn about the Venezuelan
musical instrument Cuatro.
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