UNIT 2. European culture

Step 4. Cultural symbols and everyday European cultures

1. Please take a look at the European symbols. Find out about the meaning of the European flag, anthem and the EU motto and think about the questions below.

• • • • • What do they tell us about European culture and identity?
        • What are the values that are underlined?

2. Now, please read the interview with Jeremy Rifkin who talks about the “European Dream” (as opposed to the “American Dream”). It is available here.

Stop and think

• • • • How does Jeremy Rifkin define the key elements of the “European Dream”?