Transcript Elements of World Culture

Elements of World Culture
(Title, HG 17)
Language (2)
Ethnic Group (1)
Customs (4)
Religion (3)
Elements of Culture
History (5)
Economy (8)
The Arts and Sports (6)
Government (7)
Cultural Regions (9)
Culture
• Religion
• Language
• Food
• Celebrations
• Rules
• Music
All Write Round Robin (HG 18)
Each student gives an example on
their turn and everyone writes
them down. Then the next person
goes until you have completed 4
examples. Then each group
shares with the class.
What kinds of foods do you and
your family eat that are traditional
to your family?
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EQ: How is culture part of your life?
Culture – the set of beliefs,
behaviors, and traits shared by a
group of people. Can also refer to
the people of a certain culture.
• For example: regional, religion,
national, ethnic, etc.
Ethnic Group – a group of people
with a common racial, national,
tribal, religious, or cultural
background.
Minority and Majority HG 19
Majority is the larger group
contained in a society. In the
United States, the majority is the
white Anglo-Saxon group.
*Most cultures have clearly
defined roles for their members.
Minority the smaller groups in a
country or society.
In the United States, the minority
groups are Hispanic Americans
and African Americans.
Language HG 20
Language is a powerful form of
communication. People use
language to communicate
information, experience, and pass
on cultural beliefs and traditions.
Some languages have become
world languages, or languages
that are commonly spoken in
many parts of the world such as
English, Spanish, and French.
Thousands of different languages
are spoken in the world.
A dialect is a form of a larger
language that has its own regional
differences. “y’all” in the south.
Religion HG 21
Religion is a central part of many
cultures. It affects social life and
customs as well as the arts and
literature.
Religion shapes the way societies
and individuals see the world.
Religion also establishes the
foundations of peoples lives.
Religion
Religious holidays and observances provide time for prayer and
celebration among members of a society.
• Christmas
• Easter
• Halloween
Pg. 98, world
religions chart
Customs HG 22
An important outward display of
culture is customs.
The world’s many cultures have
countless fascinating customs.
Some are used formally, and
others are viewed as good
manners as well as respectful,
professional behavior.
HG 23
History shapes how we view the
world. We celebrate holidays to
honor the heroes and heroines
who brought about success.
• Heroes – reveal the personal
characteristics society views as
important.
• Dark periods – disaster and
defeat also influence how a
society sees itself.
• Cultural Holidays – important
events related to culture that
celebrate heritage.
EQ: In the United States, what
holidays are celebrated that honor
heroes and heroines? What type
of celebrations take place on
these holidays?
Arts and Sports HG 24
Dance, music, visual arts,
literature, and other forms of art
are all important to culture.
Singing and dancing are important
parts of religious ceremonies,
cultural events, and cultural
traditions.
Art is a form of personal
expression or worship,
entertainment, or a way of
retelling and preserving a cultures
history.
Sports
Sports are activities that are
adopted, modified and shared.
Soccer is played in Japan, China,
Greece and even Ancient Rome.
The Maya played a similar game
and developed the first organized
sport.
Government
See notes on Government
EQ: How do cultures change over time? HG
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Multicultural society – a country
that is home to numerous welldefined cultures.
Causes of Cultural Change
• Relocation or migration
• Trade
• Travel
• War
• Exchange of ideas
Trade – brings people to new
areas to sell and barter goods.
Travel – brings languages,
customs, and ideas in both
directions.
• New foods
• Gold
• Silk
• Clothing
• Chocolate
• Spices
• Jewelry
• Gunpowder
• Other goods
Technology – telegraph,
telephone, email
Has increased communication
Television, Internet – easier access
to information and new ideas
Cultural Diffusion – the sharing of
cultural elements around the
world.
• Fashion
• Jewelry
• food
Globalization – the process by
which nations, cultures, and
economics become integrated or
mixed.
• Makes people more
understanding and accepting of
other cultures
• Spreads ideas and innovations
• Technology has made
communication faster and easier
• Travel has become faster and
easier. People can visit more
places in less time.
Cultural blending is now
happening on wider scale than
ever before.