Cultural Diffusion UNIT 1 What is cultural diffusion

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Cultural Diffusion UNIT 1

Cultural Diffusion UNIT 1

What is cultural diffusion? • When aspects of a culture spread outward from where

What is cultural diffusion? • When aspects of a culture spread outward from where it originated. • Origin point = hearth/cultural hearth. • Aspects could be- clothing, language, religion, food, music, sports, technology, etc… • This topic is extremely important for our class! We must understand culture and why aspects of culture are seen, or not seen, in areas all around the world. • There are lots of ways in which culture has diffused locally, regionally, and globally.

Two main groups of diffusion • Expansion • Relocation • Diffusion occurs using many

Two main groups of diffusion • Expansion • Relocation • Diffusion occurs using many different methods, spreading to people near and far. • Diffusion occurs due to human migration. • Methods could be: print, media, social media, TV, movies, pop culture, technology, etc… • Three main ways this occurs: • Contagious • Hierarchical • Stimulus • People move from one place to another, bringing their culture with them. • Once in a new place, aspects of the new culture can diffuse using many methods.

• Contagious diffusion: • Spreads to everyone close by • Contagious diseases, pop

• Contagious diffusion: • Spreads to everyone close by • Contagious diseases, pop culture in an urban environment • Hierarchical diffusion: • Spreads to those closely linked • Technology to higher income populations, classified information from the leader to close members, English from British soldiers in India to high caste populations

• Which of the following is NOT an example of hierarchical diffusion? •

• Which of the following is NOT an example of hierarchical diffusion? • • • a) The spread of the Spanish language to Latin America. b) The spread of laptop computers from the upper class to the middle class. c) The spread of Roman Catholicism to Latin America d) The spread of Wal-Mart from Arkansas to the rest of the United States. e) The spread of the English language throughout India.

Stimulus Diffusion Using the Ice Bucket Challenge idea for $$ for ALS Because Hindus

Stimulus Diffusion Using the Ice Bucket Challenge idea for $$ for ALS Because Hindus believe cows are holy, cows often roam the streets in villages and towns. The Mc. Donalds restaurants in India feature veggie burgers. Why videos go viral

• Which below situation best fits the idea of stimulus diffusion? • a)

• Which below situation best fits the idea of stimulus diffusion? • a) Picking up a new phrase from a friend • b) Seeing the president support a cause and also supporting it • c) A shoe company making a weather resistant style for people living in rainy areas • d) Buying a new i. Phone after seeing it in a commercial • e) None of the above

Relocation diffusion • Often, the aspects of culture diffused by relocation methods are the

Relocation diffusion • Often, the aspects of culture diffused by relocation methods are the oldest parts- language, religion, architecture, food. Kenya Paris, France

• Which of the following is an example of relocation diffusion? • •

• Which of the following is an example of relocation diffusion? • • • a) The spread of baseball to Japan. b) The spread of English to the British Colonies. c) The spread of AIDS to the United States. d) The spread of Roman Catholicism to Latin America. e) All of the above.

Assignment: Diffusion and YOU • This review video may be of interest to you:

Assignment: Diffusion and YOU • This review video may be of interest to you: Diffusion Review • 1. Choose one type of diffusion- contagious, hierarchical, stimulus, or relocation. • 2. Choose one aspect of your own personal culture. • 3. Analyze and then research how that aspect of your culture diffused into your life. • 4. Create a way to present this information: Power. Point slide(s) or one-pager. • Product must include at least 5 pieces of information and at least 3 pictures. • 5. Due by next class.

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