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ELEMENTS
OF
CULTURE
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With your table discuss the definition of culture. What does it mean? What does it include?
Discuss and be ready to share your group’s definition of culture. You can write it out if you want but it is not required.
Be specific.
WHAT MAKES A CULTURE?
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The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group.
The set of values, conventions, or social practices associated with a particular field, activity, or societal characteristic.
CULTURE
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CUSTOMS • Art
• Music
• Dance
• Food
• Games
• Entertainment
• Clothing
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LANGUAGE
Oral – spoken language
Written – alphabet, symbols,
Literature – poetry, fables, myths
Body language
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VALUES AND RELIGION
Gods
Marriage
After life
Value of life
Roles of male and female members
Religious rites and customs
Heroes
Holidays
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GOVERNMENT AND LAW
Types of leaders
Democratic
Dictatorship
Laws
Rules
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SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Types of homes
Types of family units
Dating and marriage practices
Family order
Class systems
Education
Division of labor
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Location – continent, country, surrounding areas
Physical features – mountains, rivers, etc.
Climate – weather, seasons
Plants and animals
Natural resources – minerals, water, fuel
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ECONOMICS
Jobs
Currency
System of exchange
Economic level
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TECHNOLOGY
Shelter construction
Mode of food gathering
Modes of travel
Tools
Irrigation
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As we learn about different cultures we will examine these basic elements.