1. Definition Small Group Activity: In groups of 3, talk about how people normally make definitions in your native culture. 1.In your culture, when and where do people give definitions? 2.Who gives definitions, and why? 3.What kinds of things are usually defined? 4.How do people present definitions to others? 5.How would someone from your culture define words such as these: Refrigerator, Horse, Friendship, Curiosity, Physical Health

2. Western/ Aristotelian Definition What is a human? A human = a biped that has no feathers. Term = Class + Differentiation Term: specific example Class: broader category Differentiation: What makes the term different from other items in the class? Photo: courtesy of www.familytreedna.com

3. Formula for a Definition: Term = Class + Differentiation Term: Pattee-Paterno Library Class: University Library Differentiation: This library…. 1.) has an old section and a new section; 2.) has lots of study space; 3.) divides various sub-libraries onto different floors; 4.) has lots of computers with printers; 5.) has over 5.4 million books; and 6.) has both historic and modern architecture. Photo Courtesy of flickr.com

4. Formula for a Definition: Term = Class + Differentiation FINAL DEFINITION: The Pattee-Paterno Library is a University Library that has an old section and a new section, has lots of study space, divides various sub- libraries onto different floors, has lots of computers with printers, has over 5.4 million books, has both historic and modern architecture. Photo Courtesy of flickr.com

5. Term = Class + Differentiation Term: Panera Bread on Allen Street Class: Restaurant Panera Bread is a restaurant. Differentiation: it… 1.) serves soups, sandwiches, bakery items, and coffee; 2.) has a warm atmosphere; 3.) has comfortable seating; and 4.) has Wifi so you can work and email. Map Courtesy of Google Maps

6. Term = Class + Differentiation FINAL DEFINITION: Panera Bread is a restaurant that serves soups, sandwiches, bakery items, and coffee; has a warm atmosphere; has comfortable seating; and has Wifi so you can use internet and email. Map Courtesy of Google Maps