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