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UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 1Vg2

Arbeidsark: Cultural Identity in Contemporary Writing

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📚 Cultural Identity in Contemporary Writing

Worksheet for Vg2 Engelsk 1


Name: _________________________ Date: _____________ Class: _______


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✅ Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words


Complete the sentences using words from the presentation.


  • Cultural identity is shaped by ethnicity, language, traditions, and __________________.

  • Contemporary writers often explore themes of immigration and __________________ experiences.

  • In literature, code-switching refers to navigating between __________________ linguistic worlds.

  • Amy Tan's *The Joy Luck Club* examines Chinese-American identity across __________________.

  • Bilingualism can function as both a __________________ and a barrier in literature.

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    ✅ Task 2: Match Concepts to Definitions


    Draw a line to connect each concept with its correct definition.


    | Concept | Definition |

    |---------|-----------|

    | Diaspora | A. The practice of switching between languages in different contexts |

    | Code-switching | B. The mixing of different cultural elements to create hybrid identities |

    | Cultural transmission | C. The scattering of people from their homeland to other parts of the world |

    | Hybridization | D. The process of passing cultural knowledge and values between generations |


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    ✅ Task 3: Short Answer Questions


    Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.


    3a) What does it mean when the presentation states that cultural identity is "dynamic and evolving"?


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    3b) Why is language important to cultural identity according to the slides?


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    ✅ Task 4: Case Study Comparison


    Based on the two case studies (Amy Tan and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie), complete the table:


    | Aspect | *The Joy Luck Club* | *Americanah* |

    |--------|-------------------|-------------|

    | Author's background | | |

    | Main cultural setting | | |

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