Hispanic Culture
Eemah Pizza
Mrs. Katherine Miracle
Introduction to Public Speaking
18 February 2013
Outline for Speech
The Hispanic Culture influencing The American Culture
Specific Purpose: I want my audience to have a better knowledge of The Hispanic Culture; how it differs from The American Culture and influences it as well.
Thesis: While Hispanics may not seem important to society, Americans should learn about their culture.
Introduction
Attention Getting Device: * "Strangers in a new culture see only what they know." -Unknown Credibility: I came here when I was seven years old and all I really knew about the United States was that everyone is a “gringo/a” (white boy/girl). Americans are only white, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Those thoughts took a U-turn when I arrived at JFK Airport in New York City, New York. Then I thought to myself as well if they had a stereotype for Hispanics. Eventually, I did encounter stereotypes, consisting of: “You’re Mexican; you eat tacos; you’re illegal.” * Thesis: Even though Hispanics may not seem important, Americans should learn about the Hispanic culture.
Preview:
* The Hispanic culture influences the American culture in many ways. The largest minority in the United Stated is made up of Hispanics. And being able to speak Spanish fluently opens many doors and helps a person understand the culture better.
Body
I. Americans learning about the main concerns in the Hispanic Culture A. From a young age, Hispanic kids are taught good manners, respect, and that family is the foundation of everything. Family is the number one priority in the Hispanic culture. 1. According to Ohioline.osu.edu” Traditionally, the Hispanic family is a close-knit group and the most important social unit. The term familia usually goes beyond the nuclear family. The Hispanic "family unit" includes not only parents and children but also extended family. In most Hispanic families, the father is the head of the family, and
Mrs. Katherine Miracle
Introduction to Public Speaking
18 February 2013
Outline for Speech
The Hispanic Culture influencing The American Culture
Specific Purpose: I want my audience to have a better knowledge of The Hispanic Culture; how it differs from The American Culture and influences it as well.
Thesis: While Hispanics may not seem important to society, Americans should learn about their culture.
Introduction
Attention Getting Device: * "Strangers in a new culture see only what they know." -Unknown Credibility: I came here when I was seven years old and all I really knew about the United States was that everyone is a “gringo/a” (white boy/girl). Americans are only white, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Those thoughts took a U-turn when I arrived at JFK Airport in New York City, New York. Then I thought to myself as well if they had a stereotype for Hispanics. Eventually, I did encounter stereotypes, consisting of: “You’re Mexican; you eat tacos; you’re illegal.” * Thesis: Even though Hispanics may not seem important, Americans should learn about the Hispanic culture.
Preview:
* The Hispanic culture influences the American culture in many ways. The largest minority in the United Stated is made up of Hispanics. And being able to speak Spanish fluently opens many doors and helps a person understand the culture better.
Body
I. Americans learning about the main concerns in the Hispanic Culture A. From a young age, Hispanic kids are taught good manners, respect, and that family is the foundation of everything. Family is the number one priority in the Hispanic culture. 1. According to Ohioline.osu.edu” Traditionally, the Hispanic family is a close-knit group and the most important social unit. The term familia usually goes beyond the nuclear family. The Hispanic "family unit" includes not only parents and children but also extended family. In most Hispanic families, the father is the head of the family, and
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