God Grew Tired Of Us Review Questions
• What have you learned about Dinka culture?
What markers from the film are representative of Dinka culture? Of American culture?
Some of the markers are that they really like to always be in groups, this isn't something the American culture always supports because there were many police reports filed on them because they were all going into stores at the same time.
What values do the Lost Boys hold?
How do those values compare with your own?
Some of these values compare to my own because I feel like I have some of the same values. Like I really value my family and hard work the same as them.
• What questions and fears do the Lost Boys have about life in the U.S.?
What questions and fears would you have if you were moving to a new place?
If I was moving to a new place some of the fears I would have is trying to make new friends and if the people are even going to like me.
What differences do you see between Dinka culture and American culture?
They are no where near as advanced as us and they don't have nearly the amount of things we do. This is why when they came they were sp confused about everything and I also feel like they are much closer to their culture and care much more about their family.
What are some of the challenges the Lost Boys encounter?
How do they adapt to life in the United States (think in terms of both assimilation and acculturation?
How do you think you would adapt to life in a new country?
• A benefit of this documentary lies in the opportunity to view our own (American) culture through the eyes of the Dinka. What aspects of our culture, which we may or may not take for granted, could potentially make immigrants feel marginalized or not a part of the American culture?
• What scene(s) or ideas presented in teh film stood out to you? Why?
• Was there anything that surprised you as you watched the film? Detail one thing that you took away from the film study.
Some of the things I learned is that they really like to include music, dance, food, clothing, and language.
What markers from the film are representative of Dinka culture? Of American culture?
Some of the markers are that they really like to always be in groups, this isn't something the American culture always supports because there were many police reports filed on them because they were all going into stores at the same time.
What values do the Lost Boys hold?
They value education, community, family, faith, and hard work.
How do those values compare with your own?
Some of these values compare to my own because I feel like I have some of the same values. Like I really value my family and hard work the same as them.
• What questions and fears do the Lost Boys have about life in the U.S.?
They have questions and fears related to technology, cultural practices, and food.
What questions and fears would you have if you were moving to a new place?
If I was moving to a new place some of the fears I would have is trying to make new friends and if the people are even going to like me.
What differences do you see between Dinka culture and American culture?
They are no where near as advanced as us and they don't have nearly the amount of things we do. This is why when they came they were sp confused about everything and I also feel like they are much closer to their culture and care much more about their family.
What are some of the challenges the Lost Boys encounter?
Some of the challenges include learning a new culture, figuring out how to get around in the U.S., finding jobs, pursuing education, and making friends.
How do they adapt to life in the United States (think in terms of both assimilation and acculturation?
Some of the ways they try to adapt is to trying to fit in with the things we have like clothing, improvising English/adopting American slang, not holding hands in public or traveling in groups. Acculturation: eating traditional food, song, dance, attending reunions.
How do you think you would adapt to life in a new country?
• A benefit of this documentary lies in the opportunity to view our own (American) culture through the eyes of the Dinka. What aspects of our culture, which we may or may not take for granted, could potentially make immigrants feel marginalized or not a part of the American culture?
• What scene(s) or ideas presented in teh film stood out to you? Why?
• Was there anything that surprised you as you watched the film? Detail one thing that you took away from the film study.
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