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Option 8. Culture and Identity. Outline of Presentation. Content of Option Linkages Resources and activities Examples for Case Studies. Activities and Resources. Maps Photographs Internet Statistics Statistics Group work/Pair work Individual research. Useful Websites. www.undp.org
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Option 8 Culture and Identity
Outline of Presentation • Content of Option • Linkages • Resources and activities • Examples for Case Studies
Activities and Resources • Maps • Photographs • Internet • Statistics • Statistics • Group work/Pair work • Individual research
Useful Websites • www.undp.org • www.prb.org • www.survival-international.org • www.wikipedia.org • www.statssa.gov.za • www.swissworld.org • www.aboutch.com • www.recensement.ch • www.cco.caltech.edu/bosnia • www.odci.gov • www.nytimes.com/specials/bosnia • www.factbites.com
What is cultural identity? Cultural identity is the feeling of identity of a group or of an individual, as far as one is influenced by his/her belonging to a group or culture.
Language Ethnicity/ Race Culture and Identity Nationality Religion
Linkages and Settings Culture and Identity Elective 5 Core 2 Human Aspects of Regions Ireland e.g. West N. Ireland Continental/ Subcontinental e.g. S. Africa Aboriginies Native Americans Europe e.g. Basques Balkans
8.1 Populations Populations can be examined according to physical and cultural indicators such as race, language, religion and nationality. Outcomes: recognise ethnic groups as classification of population and examine language and religion as cultural indicators.
8.1 PopulationsEthnicity/Race Ethnic/Racial patterns are influenced by: • Historic migrations • Recent migrations • Colonialism Core 2 Settings Elective 5.3
8.1 Populations (Race)World Races 1 African 4 Australian 7 Melanesian 2 American Indian 5 European 8 Micronesian 3 Asian 6 Indian 9 Polynesian
8.1 PopulationsMulti racial societies • U.S.A • Europe • Case studies Ireland,Britian, France, Germany • Brazil • South Africa • Australia
8.1 PopulationsRacial Conflict • U.S.A (black/white, native American) • France • Britain (general election race issue) • South Africa • Russia • Sudan,Rwanda,Burundi • India/Pakistan/Kashmir • Roma • Tibet • Aboriginal land rights, Australia • Kurds
8.1 PopulationsMovement of People Racial patterns influenced by: • Historic migrations • Recent migrations • Colonialism Core 2 Settings Elective 5.3
8.1 Populations (Colonialism & Migration)Historic Migrations • Barbarians – Huns, Goths, Visigoths(from Eastern Europe to Western Europe) • Islamic Moors(from Arabia to Europe via Balkans) • Vikings(from Denmark and Norway to Iceland and W. Europe) • Slave Trade(from Africa to the Americas)
8.1 PopulationsRecent Migrations • Europeans – N & S America, Africa, Australia • Africans – N & S America • Mexicans – United States • Jews - Israel
8.1 Populations (Colonisation)U.S/European Colonial Powers1945
Later Colonialism Britain France Belgium Germany/Italy Portugal Dutch Spain Soviet Early Colonialism Roman Mongolian Arab Osmanic 8.1 PopulationsUnderstanding the impact of colonialism
8.1 PopulationsLanguage as a Cultural Indicator • World languages • European languages • Influence of mass media • Minority languages – policies for survival Core 2 Settings
8.1 Population (Language)Influence of the Mass Media • TG4 and TV5 • RNG • Sky News and CNN • Pop Music • Written media • Internet
8.1 Populations (Language)Policies for Survival European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages • European Convention 1992
Ráiteas Misin An Ghaeltacht a bhuanú agus a neartú agus an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ionas gur féidir le pobal láidir féinmhuiníneach forbairt chun a lánchumas a chomhlíonadh agus caighdeán ard beatha a bhaint amach. Mission Statement To preserve and strengthen the Gaeltacht and the Irish language so that strong, self-confident communities can emerge to achieve their full potential and enjoy a high quality of life. 8.1 Populations (Language)Udarás na Gaeltachta
8.1 Populations (Language)Policies for Survival - Ireland • Radio na Gaeltachta • TG4 • Language Act 2003 • Local stations e.g. Nemeton Teo, An Rinn • Language Schools • Festivals • Gaelscoileanna
8.1 Populations (Language)Policies for Survival - Wales • Welsh Language Board • Welsh Education Act • Eisteddfods (Festivals) • S4C • Plaid Cymru
8.1 PopulationsReligion as a Cultural Indicator • World Religions • Religious Conflict • Church and State Core 2 Settings Elective 5.3
8.1 PopulationsReligious Conflict • Northern Ireland 1969 Catholic Vs Protestants • Sudan 1983 Muslims Vs Native Religions • Iraq 1991 Sunnites Vs Shiites • Yugoslavia (Bosnia) 1991 Orthodox Christians Vs Catholics Vs Muslims
DeValera McQuaid 8.1 Populations (Religion)Church/State relations 1937 Constitution
Derry Six Counties The North of Ireland Daily Ireland Celtic Cliftonville Séamus Londonderry Ulster The Province Belfast Telegraph Rangers Linfield Sammy 8.1 Populations (Religion)COMPETING IDENTITIES
8.1 PopulationsExpressions of Culture and Identity • Art • Sport • Traditions • Festivals • Costume Core 2 Settings
8.1 Populations (Expression of Identity)Greek /Spanish dress