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13 Cards in this Set
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Culture |
A cumulation of traditions, ideals, beliefs, languages, values, religions, arts, governance Example: American culture has many aspects of culture. It is a mix of cultures. |
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Norms |
What society expects one's behavior to be like. Example: It is a norm in this culture to ask, "How are you doing?" as a greeting. |
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Values |
How people live and their standards of living.
Example: Hoarding is frowned upon because as a society we often value cleanliness. |
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Beliefs |
An attitude about whether something is factual or not. Example: some people believe in ghosts. |
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M time |
Monochronic time has to do with an emphasis on time.
Example: Being productive at work. |
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P time |
Time is flexible. Example: There are people who value leisure time. |
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High context |
Words have less meaning than context which makes conversations longer. Example: in a high context conversation when a person asks how you are you will probably discuss how you are at length. |
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Low context |
Words have more meaning than context. Example: in this kind of conversation people are direct and to the point with as few words as possible. |
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Individualism |
Independent and autonomous; the individual is emphasized, not the group and of individual solves problems more than the group Example: American society is individualistic. |
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Collectivism |
Interdependent; identity is gathered by a group. Belonging; problems are solved by the group. Example: small bands or tribes of people would be collectivist. |
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Language |
Sounds or symbols that influence thoughts and feelings and is an entry point into culture. Example: Lushootseed is an endangered Puget Salish language that is being revitalized. |
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Symbols |
Represents a basic idea, thing, or relationship. Example: a petroglyph can symbolize different aspects of life or of one cultures mythology |
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Artifacts |
The parts of culture that we can see or interact with. Example: Art, music, literature |
