1. Introduction to Culture

2. 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?

3. 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

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

6. Appearance Appearance includes: Clothing Jewelry Hair style Facial features Piercings

7. Masai Tribe in Africa

14. Belief Systems Belief Systems include: Religions Superstitions Ceremonies Luck

15. Weddings

16. Superstitions Judaism

17. Christianity Celebration Chinese New Year

18. Communication Communication includes: Languages Alphabets Greetings Gestures

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

22. Homes Homes include: Buildings Architecture Furniture Room

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