Week 2 - What is Culture?
Overview: This week we look at the culture concept. By the end of the week you will:
- know the anthropological definition of culture
- understand the various levels of culture
- know how cultures change
- recognize the nature of language within its cultural context
| Readings | CK: 4 ER: Kluckhohn* SM: 6 |
| Lecture | What is culture? Levels of culture A bit more about culture Culture Change Language & Culture |
| Assignments | AnthroSpeak Culture Map Discussion Board |
| Study Questions | What is the anthropological definition of culture? |
| Optional Readings | East and West: Seeing the World Through Different Lenses*: short newspaper article Worldview Magazine Online*: interesting publication to explore for viewpoints other than those from mainstream media |