Introduction to Culture. What is Culture ? Pair up with a partner, and for two minutes, discuss: – What do you think of when you hear the world culture?

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Introduction to Culture

What is Culture ? Pair up with a partner, and for two minutes, discuss: – What do you think of when you hear the world culture? – What makes a culture?

12 Cultural Keys Culture is the combination of these key aspects: Appearance Belief Systems Communication Dates Entertainment Food Government Homes Information Jobs Kinds of Environments Leftovers/Misc

Let’s Take a Look at 5 Cultural Keys Appearance Belief Systems Communication Kinds of Environments Homes

Appearance Appearance includes: Clothing Jewelry Hair style Facial features Piercings

Masai Tribe in Africa

Belief Systems Belief Systems include: Religions Superstitions Ceremonies Luck

Weddings

Superstitions Judaism

Christianity Celebration Chinese New Year

Communication Communication includes: Languages Alphabets Greetings Gestures

There are an est. 2,000 languages spoken in Africa They fall into six major categories.

Homes Homes include: Buildings Architecture Furniture Room

Kinds of Environment Kinds of Environments Includes: Climate Habitat Population Wildlife