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Greek Life in North America

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Greek Life in North America

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4. Intermediate

What do you think of when you hear "Greek Life"? Have you seen sororities and fraternities in movies? What are your impressions?

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If you went to college/university, what kind of clubs or organisations did you join? Have you joined any community clubs before?

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Have you heard of sororities and fraternities?

GREEK LIFE

-1775 first fraternity Phi Beta Kappa -Secret societies (encryption) -Distinguish as an intellectual club (Greece's rich history)

COMMON ELEMENTS

1. Secrecy 2. Single-sex membership 3. Rushing/Pledging - Membership Selection 4. Property where students live / meet 5. Symbols - letters, badges, hand signs, hand shakes, passwords, flowers, colours

VOCAB: Alumni/Alumnae

Initiated fraternity or sorority members who have graduated from college.

VOCAB: CHAPTER

A local group of the larger (inter)national organization, designated by a special Greek name.

VOCAB: LEGACY

The brother or sister, son or daughter, or grandson or granddaughter of a fraternity or sorority member. Each (inter)national organization has its own policy regarding legacies.

VOCAB: INITIATION

The formal ceremony that marks the beginning of active membership. Each chapter has a different set of requirements in order to be initiated.

VOCAB: PHILANTHROPY

A charitable fundraiser or service project sponsored by a fraternity or sorority.

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Have you seen any of these movies?

MEDIA STEREOTYPES

Hazing Rich Kids Partying all the time All about image

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Sorority/fraternity membership lasts...

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You must have ____ to stay in a sorority/fraternity.

Why did I join?

Leadership skills Supportive/social network Community service Sports teams Academic performance

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Do you have any questions about "Greek Life"?

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Would you join a sorority or fraternity?

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Full Video Duration: 28 minutes
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GREEK LIFE

COMMON ELEMENTS

VOCAB: Alumni/Alumnae

VOCAB: CHAPTER

VOCAB: LEGACY

VOCAB: INITIATION

VOCAB: PHILANTHROPY

MEDIA STEREOTYPES

Why did I join?

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