Representing more than one country: Football, identity, and nationality
Unit 3.2 People HAVO 3
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Unit 3.2 People HAVO 3
What do you already know about football players representing other countries?
Introduction: football and nationality
Many people believe players should be free to choose which country they represent. Footballers often grow up in multicultural communities and may feel connected to a nation different from the one where they learned football.
Learning goal
At the end of this lesson, you have practised reading and listening skills through CITO-style questions, with integrated vocabulary and grammar, using the theme of people and identity to prepare you for reading and listening assessments.
Today's Lesson
Read a text about Dean Huijsen and footballers with multiple identities
Listen to a video about France producing football talent
Complete CITO-style listening questions
Use vocabulary and grammar from unit 3.2 in short tasks
Vocabulary focus
These words are important for today:
• heritage
• community
• ethnic
• melting pot
• to trace back
• citizen
• development
Read the article on Dean Huijsen
Which of the following is mentioned as a reason why Dean Huijsen feels Spanish?
He spent most of his childhood growing up in Spain.
He believes Spain offers better career opportunities.
He was encouraged by Spanish coaches to change nationality.
He wants to avoid playing for the Netherlands.
What can be concluded from the text about Huijsen’s view on nationality?
Nationality is mainly decided by a player’s birthplace.
Nationality should always follow FIFA regulations.
Players change nationality mainly for success.
Personal identity can be stronger than birthplace.
How can Huijsen's debut in the Spanish national team be best characterised?
Ironic
Indifferent
Disappointing
Hopeful
Watch and understand
Watch the video: Why do players represent countries other than where they trained? Listen carefully for reasons related to heritage, ethnic background, and personal feeling.
What is the main reason FIFA allows players to represent a country they were not born in?
To increase international competition
To make World Cup teams more diverse
To strengthen weaker national teams
To enable players to choose based on their family heritage
What conclusion can be drawn about France based on the map mentioned in the video?
France is more successful at football than all other countries
France plays a central role in supplying players for international football
France selects more foreign players than other countries
France has the strongest national team
Why did France develop a national football academy system in the 1970s?
To deal with social problems in the suburbs
To improve poor international results
To compete with South American football nations
To control professional clubs more strictly
What is said about the banlieues around Paris?
They receive special funding from football clubs
They discourage young people from playing football
They are mostly wealthy residential areas
Despite social issues, they produce a large amount of football talent
What makes Paris the world’s number one talent pool for football?
Its large population and strong economy
Its successful professional clubs
The way population history and talent development come together
The popularity of football among young people
Comprehension activity
1. What is one reason a player might play for another country? 2. Give an example of a player who chose a different national team. 3. What role does heritage play in their choice?
Quiz questions
Discussion: identity in sports
How do you think identity and nationality affect a player's choice of national team? Is it fair to choose the country you feel connected to, or should it be based only on where you were trained?
Final writing task
Write 150 to 200 words to answer the following question:
Should players who are trained in one country be allowed to play for another country? Why or why not?
Your text must include all five vocabulary words:
heritage, community, ethnic, melting pot, to trace back
You must also use at least two sentences in the future tense.
Underline all future tense forms (for example: I will argue that…).
Important
Your work must be written in your notebook [schrift], NOT on your laptop.
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