Презентация - "Презентация по теме "Superstitons" 7 класс"

“Сomparative analysis of content of superstitions and prejudices in Russian and English cultures”

Aksinya Typik
Form 9
Zembin School

The Hypothesis:
there exist not only similarities but also differences towards superstitions

The aim of our work is to find out similarities and differences between superstitions in Russian and English cultures

The tasks of the work are the following:

To learn more about popular English and Russian superstitions
To examine and classify superstitions
To find out their similarities and differences between superstitions
To analyse the superstitions

The object of our research is superstitions in English and Russian cultures

The methods of the work are the following:

analysis
comparison
questionnaire

Superstitions can be defined as “irrational beliefs, especially with regard to the unknown”.

(Collins English Dictionary)                                 
 

COMMON ENGLISH SUPERSTITIONS

Different parts of the country have their own particular superstitions

General Superstitions

Bad Luck
Breaking a mirror
Walking under a ladder

Friday 13th
Opening an umbrella indoors
Spilling salt
Walking over three drains

General Superstitions

Good Luck
Black Cats
A horseshoe over the door
White rabbits
Falling leaves

COMMON RUSSIAN SUPERSTITIONS

Russian traditions and beliefs include superstitions and customs of Russians.

General Superstitions

Bad Luck
Black Cats
Returning home
Empty water buckets
Whistling
Breaking a mirror

General Superstitions

Good Luck
Broken dishes
A horseshoe over the door
A falling star
Rain
A spider

HOW IMPORTANT ARE SUPERSTITIONS IN OUR LIFE?

We asked our respondents the following questions:

Do you believe in superstitions?
What superstitions are familiar to you?
What superstitions do you hold on to?
Do they help you in life?

The most well-known superstitions:

a black cat crossing the path;

a woman with empty buckets;

a broken mirror;

spilled salt;

broken dishes;

returning home.

Conclusion

Thank you for attention!