Main Ideas for this unit
1. Concepts of culture
2. Cultural differences
3. Environmental impact of cultural attitudes and practices
4. Cultural landscapes and cultural identity
2. Cultural differences
3. Environmental impact of cultural attitudes and practices
4. Cultural landscapes and cultural identity
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Unit Downloads:
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Unit Readings:
- Fouberg, Chapter 4, Culture - Fouberg, Chapter 5, Identity - Fouberg, Chapter 6, Language - Fouberg, Chapter 7, Religion |
Unit Related Links:
Maps of the distribution of major religions - Choropleth map - Shows the major religions by country - Isoline map - Shows major religions without regard to country boundaries - Where the Hell is Matt? (2012 Version) - Watch the 2008 Version here. - What happens when a voice recognition elevator is installed in Scotland? | ||
Wednesday, Aug. 22:
- Introduction to Culture
- Chapter 4 Reading Assignment. Due Monday, August 27
- Introduction to Culture
- Chapter 4 Reading Assignment. Due Monday, August 27
| ch_4_reading_assgn.pdf |
Thursday,Aug. 23:
- Culture Diffusion and Diffusion types
- Assimilation and Acculturation
- Culture Diffusion and Diffusion types
- Assimilation and Acculturation
| culture_notes.pdf |
Friday, Aug. 24:
- Video: 30 Days: Life on a Reservation. Watch online here.
Assignment:
Answer video questions. Download question document below.
- Video: 30 Days: Life on a Reservation. Watch online here.
Assignment:
Answer video questions. Download question document below.
| culture-video-na-res.pdf |
Monday, Aug. 27:
- Culture/Racial/Ethnic Identity and spatial settlement patterns of groups.
- Culture/Racial/Ethnic Identity and spatial settlement patterns of groups.
- Chapter Assignment 5, Due Thursday, Aug. 30
| ch_5_reading_assgn.pdf |
Tuesday, Aug. 28:
Gendered Spaces
Gendered Spaces
Wednesday, Aug. 29
Origin and Diffusion of Languages (FBGLD)
Language: Evolution of Language.
Homework (Due 1/24):
- Read Chapter 6
- Chapter Assignment 6
Origin and Diffusion of Languages (FBGLD)
Language: Evolution of Language.
Homework (Due 1/24):
- Read Chapter 6
- Chapter Assignment 6
Thursday, Aug. 30
- Evolution of Languages (Dialects, Language Mixing)
- Politicization of Language (Official Languages, Lingua Franca)
- Chapter Assignment 6, Due Tuesday, Sept. 4.
- Evolution of Languages (Dialects, Language Mixing)
- Politicization of Language (Official Languages, Lingua Franca)
- Chapter Assignment 6, Due Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Monday, Sept. 3
- NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY
- NO SCHOOL: LABOR DAY
What we did today:
Video - 30 Days: Muslims in America
Assignment:
Answer questions about video.
Homework:
Read Ch. 6, KI 1
Chapter Assignment 6.1 Due Wed. Jan 27
Video - 30 Days: Muslims in America
Assignment:
Answer questions about video.
Homework:
Read Ch. 6, KI 1
Chapter Assignment 6.1 Due Wed. Jan 27
Wednesday 1-25-17
What we did today:
Religion: Impact on culture.
Homework:
- Chapter Assignment 6.2 due Thursday, Jan 28
Religion: Impact on culture.
Homework:
- Chapter Assignment 6.2 due Thursday, Jan 28
Thursday 1-26-17
What we did today:
Religion: Impact on culture.
Homework:
- Chapter Assignment 6.3 - 6.4 due Mon. Feb 1.
Religion: Impact on culture.
Homework:
- Chapter Assignment 6.3 - 6.4 due Mon. Feb 1.
| religion_ppt_notes.pdf |
Friday 1-27-17
What we did today:
Culture Test
Test covers:
- Chapter 4: Culture
- Chapter 5: Ethnicity and Identity
- Chapter 6: Language
- Chapter 7: Religion
- Class Notes and assignments
- Also be sure to review the ideas on cultural diffusion found in Chapter 1.
Culture Test
Test covers:
- Chapter 4: Culture
- Chapter 5: Ethnicity and Identity
- Chapter 6: Language
- Chapter 7: Religion
- Class Notes and assignments
- Also be sure to review the ideas on cultural diffusion found in Chapter 1.
| language_notes.pdf |
| 30_days_muslims_and_america.pdf |
