Focus: Multiculturalism in the English-Speaking World

Becoming American: New US citizens swear allegiance to the American flag Becoming American: New US citizens swear allegiance to the American flag The ideas and the reality of multiculturalism have been the subject of increasing debate over the last decade. At the heart of the ongoing debate is the question of national identity:

  • What is it to belong to a nation?
  • Who is in and who is out?
  • Who decides this?

Depending on the perspective taken, there are different answers to these questions.

In the article on p. 82, we look at the impact of multiculturalism on the English-speaking world with particular attention on the two most influential English-speaking nations, Great Britain and the United States.

Read the text and work with the tasks in the textbook and those below.

The Poles leaving the UK after Brexit - BBC News

A rise in hate crime against the UK's Polish community is making some of them think about leaving the country as a result.

Oath of Allegiance

Video showing immigrants taking the oath in real ceremonies around the US. The video was compiled from a variety of recent ceremonies.