1. Acculturation Natasha Zacher 10-AP

2. Overview Acculturation: the convergence and acceptance of one culture into another. Culture A Culture B Examples throughout history: Mongol invasion, Native American convergence, Spanish conquest in South America, many more.

3. Why are we multicultural? Ethnocentrism- belief that one person’s culture is better than someone else’s. British arriving in North America- took over the Native Americans. Others immigrated

4. Acculturation and Identity North American culture has adopted many different parts of other cultures. Minority groups are being phased out. (Assimilation) Mongol conquest in China-13 AD Globally aware.

5. Globalization and Acculturation Multicultural countries have cultures from around the world. Assimilation and accommodation. Brought in holidays and events. Food-Belgian-fried small potatoes when they couldn’t fish. Name origin. Media technology Idol series-brought to many other parts of the world Western acculturation (McDonalds!)

6. Evolution of Christmas December 25 th -Roman-rebirth of the Sun god. Germany-evergreen tree-worship of the Yule god. Early middle ages-overshadowed by Epiphany Late middle ages-King Richard II-huge feast 1800s-banned for controversial religious issues. 20 th century-after WWI. Holiday of peace and commercialism. Santa Claus-from the early Dutch Sint Klaas, Christian saint who gave gold to those in need, Greek Nicholas of Myra, and St. Nicholas of Bari (location of his remains).

7. Christmas!!

8. Inuktitut Language Verbal language of the Inuit. Never written down. Some parts are written in English. Developed by missionaries. English parts-describe global issues.

9. Manga in Canada?! Hugely popular Japanese anime figures YTV-Naruto, Inyuyasha, more Anime Festival at the U of C. All from globalization!