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of Culture A Look at the Factors that Create Cultures

of Culture A Look at the Factors that Create Cultures

Culture The beliefs and actions that define a group of people’s way of life.

Culture The beliefs and actions that define a group of people’s way of life. OR The total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by members of a group http: //www. sonofthesouth. net/texas/pictures/eskimo-family-600. jpg http: //www. edgeboston. com/index. php? ci=108&ch=business_finance&sc=corporate& sc 2=features&sc 3=&id=1488 http: //www. africaguide. com/images/library/people/pf 019. jpg

Cultural Exchange Innovation n Taking existing elements in society and creating something new to

Cultural Exchange Innovation n Taking existing elements in society and creating something new to meet a need

Cultural Exchange n Acculturation: n The cultural change that occurs when individuals in a

Cultural Exchange n Acculturation: n The cultural change that occurs when individuals in a society accept or adopt an innovation Artist: Kirby Sattler, fromhttp: //kirbysattlerartprint. com/

Cultural Exchange n Diffusion: n The spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior

Cultural Exchange n Diffusion: n The spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior to different societies

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Diffusion

Cultural Exchange n Assimilation: n A process where a minority group gives up its

Cultural Exchange n Assimilation: n A process where a minority group gives up its own culture and adopts the culture of a majority group http: //sachiniti. files. wordpress. com/2007/03/namesake. jpg

Culture Regions n Culture Region A portion of Earth’s surface that has common cultural

Culture Regions n Culture Region A portion of Earth’s surface that has common cultural elements

Culture Regions

Culture Regions

Cultural Hearth n n Regions that in ancient times gave rise to significant cultural

Cultural Hearth n n Regions that in ancient times gave rise to significant cultural complexes, are of particular importance. These include the Nile Valley, the Fertile Crescent (including Mesopotamia), Indus Valley, Huang Ho Valley, and Mesoamerica

Exchange Quiz! n Mr. Smith invented a cell phone that could take pictures, record

Exchange Quiz! n Mr. Smith invented a cell phone that could take pictures, record video, and popcorn because he couldn’t find one at the mall. n Innovation n Acculturation n Diffusion n Assimilation

Exchange Quiz! Mr. Smith invented a cell phone that could take pictures, record video,

Exchange Quiz! Mr. Smith invented a cell phone that could take pictures, record video, and popcorn because he couldn’t find one at the mall. Innovation Acculturation Diffusion Assimilation

Exchange Quiz! n Mrs. Stein moved to Germany and found there were no English

Exchange Quiz! n Mrs. Stein moved to Germany and found there were no English signs anywhere! She quickly learned the German phrase for “bathroom. ” n Innovation n Acculturation n Diffusion n Assimilation

Exchange Quiz! n Mrs. Stein moved to Germany and found there were no English

Exchange Quiz! n Mrs. Stein moved to Germany and found there were no English signs anywhere! She quickly learned the German phrase for “bathroom. ” n Innovation n Acculturation n Diffusion n Assimilation

Exchange Quiz! n Annika loves to eat sushi. She can find it at the

Exchange Quiz! n Annika loves to eat sushi. She can find it at the mall, the grocery store, and even in the cafeteria. Her love of sushi is a result of n n Innovation Acculturation Diffusion Assimilation

Exchange Quiz! n Annika loves to eat sushi. She can find it at the

Exchange Quiz! n Annika loves to eat sushi. She can find it at the mall, the grocery store, and even in the cafeteria. Her love of sushi is a result of n n Innovation Acculturation Diffusion Assimilation

Ethnocentrism Believing that one’s own culture is best or better than others. Anti-US banner

Ethnocentrism Believing that one’s own culture is best or better than others. Anti-US banner in a demonstration in Brazil, stating: USA It is necessary to resist. Long live Brazil!!! http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Image: Anti_usa_demo_brazil. jpg

Appearance n n n Clothing Jewelry Hairstyles Fabric Physical features Makeup For many men

Appearance n n n Clothing Jewelry Hairstyles Fabric Physical features Makeup For many men in West Africa, scarring is a form of tribal initiation and a sign of bravery. Done with razor blades, the painful process starts at puberty and continues into adulthood. Each tribe has distinctive tattoo designs. http: //www. nationalgeographic. com/tattoos/photo 1. html

Beliefs n n Religious Superstitious Top: A Muslim in Egypt prays toward Mecca Bottom:

Beliefs n n Religious Superstitious Top: A Muslim in Egypt prays toward Mecca Bottom: Jews praying at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem http: //www. stevephotography. com/religion-10. htm http: //news. bbc. co. uk/1/hi/uk/1844076. stm

Communication n n Language Signs Body language Slang Top: In Japan, China, Korea and

Communication n n Language Signs Body language Slang Top: In Japan, China, Korea and other Eastern countries, people show respect by bowing in greeting. Bottom: In France, people greet each other with one or more kisses on the cheek. http: //amyproctor. squarespace. com/blog/2005/5/19/answering-concerns-aboutcatholic-practice. html http: //www. worldhum. com/how_to/item/kiss_hello_in_france

Dates n n n History Holidays Concept of time Three Vietnamese men celebrate Tet,

Dates n n n History Holidays Concept of time Three Vietnamese men celebrate Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, in Hoi An. http: //www. hanshendriksen. net/pics/vie 10. htm

Economy n n Trade partners Imports/exports http: //www. leblogauto. com/category/toyota http: //www. 20 sim.

Economy n n Trade partners Imports/exports http: //www. leblogauto. com/category/toyota http: //www. 20 sim. com/assets/Bedrijven/mitsubishi%20 logo. jpg

Foods n n n Types Spices Taboos Number of meals Special occasions Lengua cooked

Foods n n n Types Spices Taboos Number of meals Special occasions Lengua cooked in white wine- Tongue of beef simmered to tenderness in white wine and served with green olives. http: //www. lacocinadetitamoning. com/menus_products. html

Government n n n Laws Values Titles Social roles Social order Top: Iraqi women

Government n n n Laws Values Titles Social roles Social order Top: Iraqi women show off their dyed fingertips after voting for the first time. Bottom: Iraqi election officials with two ballot boxes. http: //freedomsfidelity. blogspot. com/2005_01_01_freedomsfidelity_archive. html

Human/Environment Interactions n n Adaptation of the environment Modification of the environment Expanding deforestation

Human/Environment Interactions n n Adaptation of the environment Modification of the environment Expanding deforestation in Mato Grosso, Brazil. (Top: August 1, 2001; Bottom: August 15, 2006) http: //earthobservatory. nasa. gov/Newsroom/New. Images/images. php 3? img_id=17404

Information n Education n n Length Formal Informal Literacy rates http: //population. wri. org/pubs_content_text.

Information n Education n n Length Formal Informal Literacy rates http: //population. wri. org/pubs_content_text. cfm? Content. ID=363 7

Jobs n n Ways to make a living Economic activities http: //www. dannyssteakhouse. com/menu.

Jobs n n Ways to make a living Economic activities http: //www. dannyssteakhouse. com/menu. html http: //www. bbc. co. uk/worldservice/africa/features/fespaco/ week_in_pics. shtml http: //www. kent. edu/photoessays/June 2003/ http: //www. nextsteps. org/steps/jun 03/mirror. html http: //www. ssl. state. ut. us/fire. htm

Kind of Environment n Physical features n n Landforms Waterways http: //www. atpm. com/9.

Kind of Environment n Physical features n n Landforms Waterways http: //www. atpm. com/9. 01/tetons/ http: //www. blueplanetbiomes. org/desert. htm http: //www. naturalkansas. org/prairie 1. htm http: //www. cet. edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/dfo rest. html

Location of Country n Absolute and relative n n What country can be found

Location of Country n Absolute and relative n n What country can be found at 33 N, 44 E? What area of the world is this? http: //www. educationworld. com/soc_sci/geography/images/middle_east. gif

Movement n n Migration Colonial expansion Transportation Immigration http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Metro http: //news.

Movement n n Migration Colonial expansion Transportation Immigration http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Metro http: //news. bbc. co. uk/2/hi/americas/2189594. stm

Nationalism n Things that spark feelings of loyalty and patriotism Students recite the Pledge

Nationalism n Things that spark feelings of loyalty and patriotism Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance in class following a moment of silence in remembrance of the September 11 attacks. http: //www. drewcentral. org/pics 02/911. htm

Organizations n Membership in organizations n n World Nation State Local http: //www. senmerv.

Organizations n Membership in organizations n n World Nation State Local http: //www. senmerv. com/archives/000123. php http: //www. anahuac. mx/ri/ http: //www. habitatkent. org/news_17. htm http: //www. meals-on-wheels-inc. org/memory. htm

Population n n Size Composition n n Where was this photograph taken? Homogenous or

Population n n Size Composition n n Where was this photograph taken? Homogenous or diverse? http: //www. pbase. com/thewizardrod/image/47799596

Quality of Life n n Birth rates Death rates Access to medical care Life

Quality of Life n n Birth rates Death rates Access to medical care Life expectancy (Feb. 3, 2002) Yukichi Chuganji, a 112 -year-old retired silkworm breeder from Japan, has inherited the Guinness Book of Records title for the world's oldest man. http: //www. usatoday. com/news/world/2002/02/03/oldestman. htm

Resources n n Natural resources Human resources http: //www. jewishworldreview. com/wein_remembering. php 3 http:

Resources n n Natural resources Human resources http: //www. jewishworldreview. com/wein_remembering. php 3 http: //www. koalie. net/Walks/200310 -CA-J 6/index 2003172546. html http: //www. hydrogennow. org/Facts/Wind/wind. htm

Shelter n n n Style Materials Shape Size Color Arrangement of furniture http: //www.

Shelter n n n Style Materials Shape Size Color Arrangement of furniture http: //www. cricketump. com/bang_v_nz_1004. htm

Taboos n Unacceptable behaviors n n n Tattooing Body Piercing Language Foods Clothing http:

Taboos n Unacceptable behaviors n n n Tattooing Body Piercing Language Foods Clothing http: //tattoo. about. com/cs/tatart/l/blpdwtorso. htm http: //tattoo. about. com/library/bl 030505 z. htm http: //www. grete-david. co. uk/4670/4724. html? *session*id*key*=*session*id*val*

Urban/Rural n Population distribution and density n n Dense? Sparse? http: //www. healthsystem. virginia.

Urban/Rural n Population distribution and density n n Dense? Sparse? http: //www. healthsystem. virginia. edu/internet/immunotherapy/What s_New/whatsnew. cfm http: //www. corrosioncost. com/infrastructure/highway/

Vacation/Recreation n Leisure activities http: //www. sunshinecoast. co. za/surfing_pictures. html http: //www. riverterrace. com/area_in

Vacation/Recreation n Leisure activities http: //www. sunshinecoast. co. za/surfing_pictures. html http: //www. riverterrace. com/area_in formation. htm

Weather/Climate Regions n Temperature and precipitation patterns n http: //www. cyclone-tours. com/2005_Chase_Log. htm Think

Weather/Climate Regions n Temperature and precipitation patterns n http: //www. cyclone-tours. com/2005_Chase_Log. htm Think LACEMOPS and Climographs!

Xeriscape n Natural vegetation of a given climate region http: //www. rozmiarek. info/gallery/Family/100_4760

Xeriscape n Natural vegetation of a given climate region http: //www. rozmiarek. info/gallery/Family/100_4760

Yearly Income n Average earnings per capita http: //staff. science. uva. nl/~bobd/tvbs/table. html http:

Yearly Income n Average earnings per capita http: //staff. science. uva. nl/~bobd/tvbs/table. html http: //webpages. csus. edu/~sac 70517/MIS 175/history. htm

Zoology n Indigenous wildlife http: //www. wildlife-pictures-online. com/ http: //www. werc. usgs. gov/mojave-symposium/ http:

Zoology n Indigenous wildlife http: //www. wildlife-pictures-online. com/ http: //www. werc. usgs. gov/mojave-symposium/ http: //www. public. asu. edu/~atjlb/toucan. JPG

Language n Basics: n Today’s mainly spoken languages have roots in the Indo-European branch

Language n Basics: n Today’s mainly spoken languages have roots in the Indo-European branch of the language tree n Speakers of one branch have less difficulty learning languages from the same branch