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Cultural Convergence & Divergence

Cultural Convergence & Divergence. Success Criteria Examine the elements of culture Compare & Contrast cultural convergence and divergence Identify examples of cultural convergence and divergence. Open & Paste in Chrome.

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Cultural Convergence & Divergence

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  1. Cultural Convergence& Divergence • Success Criteria • Examine the elements of culture • Compare & Contrast cultural convergence and divergence • Identify examples of cultural convergence and divergence Open & Paste in Chrome Learning Goal 3: Describe the elements of culture and analyze the processes of cultural convergence and cultural divergence.

  2. Culture What does this mean? • Take a few moments to record what you think culture means. • Once complete compare/ share with a classmate around you.

  3. Culture Total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a group. We will examine 5 specific elements

  4. Elements of culture Language The method of human communication (written and spoken) • one of the most important aspects of culture • can bring people together (unity) or cause divisions. 107 Regional Slang Words

  5. Elements of culture Beliefs vary greatly around the world Create a sense of unity among people or source of division. Religion A belief in a supernatural power/powers that are regarded as the creator(s) and maintainer(s) of the universe.

  6. Elements of culture Belief and Customs Elements within a culture that people hold of high value and participate in. Examples: role of family, gender roles, means of expressions (art, literature, etc.) and much more. The Scarecrow This film displays the beliefs and values of organic farming artisticly Historic shift- Saudis to allow some girls' sports

  7. Elements of culture Institutions Long standing traditions in a culture Examples-church attendance, school, marriage, rites of passage. Technology Different cultures view and use technology in different ways. The role, importance, availability, and use of technological elements are an expression of cultural values. Video: Land-Diving in Vanuatu Answer in ISN How do we use/ value technology in our culture?

  8. Lets think back to Plate tectonics!?! • Convergence means what?!? • Divergence means what?!?

  9. Cultural Convergence/ Divergence Cultural Divergence when a culture separates or goes in a different direction Cultural Convergence where different cultures become similar or even come together Which of these is sped up by Globalization?

  10. Cultural Convergence/ DivergenceActivity • Go to the activity website which can be found on my teacher webpage • In your ISN categorize the links as either an example of cultural convergence or divergence.  • Explain your answers!

  11. Answer Key 1. Convergence 2. Divergence 3. Convergence 4. Convergence 5. Divergence 6. Convergence 7.Divergence 8. Convergence 9. Convergence 10. Example of both Convergence and Divergence

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