Do you believe that immigrants must learn English in order to come to this country? Why or Why not? What benefits / costs are there to your point of view? Friday, October 7 th CDQ # 7

After today… Students will be able to define Cultural Imperialism Students will comprehend the types of cultural change. Students will be able to differentiate universalizing / ethnic religions.

Culture Culture is all the things that make up a people’s entire way of life. Jokes we tell / Food / Skills / ideas about right & wrong / idea of beauty

Culture Abstract Material

FOLK Rural Self sufficient Homogeneous Family is above the individual

ETHNIC Common ancestry Language / Religion Tradition Usually have minority status

POPULAR Urban based Heterogeneous Dynamic Most Common today

WORLD Globalization World Citizens Culture of constant movement and communication via technology.

Write down… A movie or TV show that was once BIG but now seems outdated or even “corny”.

Write down… A phrase or slang that was considered hip but is now just “played out”.

Fo’ Shizzle

Write down… A clothing brand or fashion style that was once BIG but is now FADING.

Cultural Traits Can they change? –yes, yes they can

Cultural Traits Can they change?

Culture Changes Historically, Colonization was the driving force behind cultural change. Today, Globalization is the driving force behind cultural change.

The sun never sets…

Cultural Imperialism Cultural Imperialism is the active promotion of one culture at the expense of another Most severe during the Colonial era (Imperialism). Now – driven by economy and a search for new consumers (Globalization).

Coca-Colonization

Cultural Nationalism Cultural nationalism is the process of protecting and defending a cultural system against diluting or offensive cultural expressions. Banning of Franglais. Islamic Fundamentalism is in part a reaction against Western culture.

Burqa Ban

Cultural Syncretism Also known as hybridization. It is the blending of two distinct cultures to form a new synergistic culture. Indian culture was “changed” due to the influence of British culture during the colonial era. English language Tea consumption

Changing World

Lingua Franca An agreed upon common language that is used for communication among various cultural groups. I.E. – English is currently used in international business. What 2 nd language would you study????

World Religions Some religions are considered universalizing religions because they seek followers regardless of location or culture. Other religions are known as ethnic religions because they are closely aligned with one Place or Ethic Group.

World Religions Some religions, like Christianity, are monotheistic. Other religions, like Hinduism, are considered polytheistic.

After today… Students will be able to define Cultural Imperialism Students will comprehend the types of cultural change. Students will be able to differentiate universalizing / ethnic religions.