Green Options » teaching English http://greenoptions.com/tag/teaching-english Posts tagged 'teaching English' Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:46:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Is Spreading Environmentalism a Form of Cultural Colonialism? http://ecoworldly.com/2008/03/26/is-spreading-environmentalism-a-form-of-cultural-colonialism/ http://ecoworldly.com/2008/03/26/is-spreading-environmentalism-a-form-of-cultural-colonialism/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:46:44 +0000 Gavin Hudson http://ecoworldly.com/2008/03/26/is-spreading-environmentalism-a-form-of-cultural-colonialism/ Koren student of EnglishFor those with an appetite for cultural exchange, Seoul offers all the trappings of a cosmopolitan city: Starbucks, the ubiquitous Irish pubs, and, of course, the real gem of international cities–Mexican restaurants.

But hold on. You’re the type who wants to help make the world a better place. Frappuccinos, Guinness, and burritos are not the be all and end all of cultural exchange. Then you’ll be happy to know that environmental values are making their way into Korea as well.

Many Koreans are taking note of the global environmental movement, which is already in full swing in much of the world, with increasing interest.

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