UNIT 6: CULTURE by https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra en-us 2016-10-21 18:05:56 UTC 2017-05-17 09:51:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Unit 6: Culture paoporello https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132477883 Hello, everyone!
Here are the activities on culture. 

]]> 2016-10-22 06:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132477883 1. State the differences and similarities between subculture and counterculture and provide examples of them. Do this activity individually in writing and take it to class on Tuesday to discuss the answers.  paoporello https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132477926 2016-10-22 06:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132477926        2. a. Use different forms of the following words to provide suitable collocations related to culture and explain the meanings of the expressions obtained. Make sure you make contributions which have not been already proposed by other classmates. However, if necessary, you may also participate by adding relevant information to the definitions posted in order to improve them.  Write the collocations and their definitions in the text box here, where the assignment is given, so that all the definitions are together.                                                                                              CULTURE   ASSIMILATION     SHOCK      ACCEPTANCE             DOMINANCE    AWARENESS          INTELLIGENCE           BACKGROUND            DIVERSITY       MAINSTREAM                                             2. b. Individually, choose three collocations and write two example sentences for each one them: one extracted from a reliable source (acknowledging it, of course), and another one from your own authorship. Please, be aware of your classmates’ answers so as not to repeat the examples. For this activity, every one of you should open a different text box. In the title section, please write your name.  In the body, work on the assignment.  paoporello https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132477989
2. a. Cultural diversity: it is the cultural variety or the different cultures that can exist within a society. (Ayelén Pereyra)
        Social acceptance: it can be considered the ability to accept other people's differences. (Ayelén Pereyra)
I would like to add that these differences may refer to ethnicity, sexual preferences, religious beliefs, ways of experiencing the world, and all kinds of differences that could lead to prejudices. (Julieta Gonzalvez)
         Cultural imperialism: it refers to the practice of promoting or imposing a powerful culture over a less powerful one, usually through the exportation of cultural commodities such as film, music, etc. (Ayelén Pereyra)
         Cultural shock: it is the experience a person may have when moving to a different cultural environment. (Ayelén Pereyra)
I found a different definition of culture shock that I would like to mention.
        Culture shock: the feeling of being confused or anxious that you get when you visit a foreign country or a place that is very different from the one you are used to. (Ayelén Panero)
         Culture vulture: it refers to people who really enjoy reading, theater, cinema, i.e. people who are really interested in the arts. (Ayelén Pereyra)
         Cultural background: It constitutes the ethnic, religious, racial, gender, linguistic or other socioeconomic factors and values that shape an individual's upbringing. Cultural background can be shaped at a family, societal or organizational level. (Ayelén Panero)
         Cultural awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the different beliefs, values, and customs that someone has, based on their cultural background. It allows a person to build more successful personal and professional relationships in a diverse environment. (Ayelén Panero)
         Cultural intelligence:  A measure of a person's capacity to function effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Employers and organizations apply CQ (cultural intelligence) as a way to foster tolerance and enhance cross-cultural interactions.
Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/cultural-intelligence-CQ.html
         Cultural assimilation: It is the process by which a person or a group's language and, or culture come to resemble those of another group. (Aluminé Brandolini)
        "Cultural Mainstream"  Mainstream culture or just "The mainstream": the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they are shared by most people. (M. Belén Bersano)
        "Cross-cultural": involving two or more different cultures. (M. Belén Bersano)
        "Cultural Diffusion": the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. (M. Belén Bersano)
         "Monoculture": It's a culture that is the same in many different places. (Florencia Morelli)
         "Cultural appropriation": It is the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture. (Florencia Morelli)
         "Cultural appreciation": Cultural Appreciation is learning about another culture with respect and courtesy. It is appreciating a certain culture enough to take the time to learn about it, interact with people belonging to that culture, and actually understand it. (Florencia Morelli)
          Dominant Culture: A dominant culture is a culture which is able, through economic and/or political power, to impose its values, language, and ways of behaving on a subordinate culture or cultures. This may be achieved through legal or political suppression of other sets of values and patterns of behaviour, or by monopolizing the media of communication. (Guadalupe Sachetto)
           Intercultural: pertaining to or taking place between two or more cultures. (Julieta Gonzalvez)]]> 2016-10-22 06:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132477989 3. Choose one factor/element of culture from the first page of the unit on culture and explain why it is considered so and how it relates to culture.  Type here, in this same text box.  paoporello https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132478159 Climate and Geography. I chose both factors because I consider that they are closely related. From my point of view, the climate conditions and the physical features of a particular area might determine the way of life of a particular community or society living in this area. This may include the food they eat, the clothes they wear, the activities they engage in, such as hobbies, and sports, and the kinds of jobs they get. (Ayelén Panero)

Cuisine: I have chosen cuisine because, in my opinion, it is a defining characteristic of each culture. It involves the specific cooking traditions related to each region and culture. People have a typical style of preparing food, which makes it different from the other cultures. Cuisine may be influenced by the available products which belong to each region or country. For example, African cuisine is really characterized by the use of fruits, vegetables and grains in their dishes. (M. Belén Bersano)]]> 2016-10-22 06:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132478159 ayelen_rpereyra https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132901944                                                                        Cultural diversity
1) "James is fighting for tolerance, respect for cultural diversity and a non-violent, peaceful co-existence in this world." (http://www.dictionary.com)
2) People are becoming more and more aware of how different societies can be, and how important is to accept and respect cultural diversity.
                                                                       Cultural shock
1) "Foreign students often experience culture shock when they first come to the U.S. "(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary)
2) Lots of people suffer from cultural shock when moving to a different country, and it may take some time until they get used to that new culture.
                                                                       Culture vulture
1) "If you are a culture vulture who wants to swoop through the locality seeking sites of historical interest then you won't be disappointed." (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com)
2) There are many young people who, instead of going out and partying, choose to stay home with a good book or go to art exhibitions or to the theater, somehow becoming a kind of culture vulture.    
                                                             
]]> 2016-10-25 04:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132901944 Ayelén Panero teacherayelen https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132978224 Culture shock
1. Moving to London was a bit of a culture shock after ten years of living in the country. (Longman Exams Dictionary)
2. People who decided to visit a different country might take into account the fact that, at first they can experience culture shock, which involves a feeling of disorientation.

Cultural background
1. Some of his attitudes were due to his cultural background. (http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/background)
2. People might consider others' cultural background when communicating with people from a different culture in order to avoid misunderstandings.

Cultural diversity
1. Cultural diversity is a central feature of modern British society. (http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/diversity) 
2. Most European societies are characterized by cultural diversity.  ]]> 2016-10-25 12:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/132978224 alu_brandolini https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/133057353 Cultural Intelligence
1) "The president valued the ambassador for her strong cultural intelligence and admired her ability to be comfortable in any foreign situation." (http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/cultural-intelligence-CQ.html \":�}U���-)
2) People who have cultural intelligence are able to work abroad because they can understand any foreign culture.

Cultural Assimilation
1) "Asylum seekers could enhance their image by accepting the necessity of certain cultural and linguistic assimilation with the host community.’"(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/assimilation)

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"Cultural Mainstream" or "The Mainstream":
a) The new law should allow more disabled people to enter the mainstream of American life. (http://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/mainstream)
b) There are a lot of rules and norms shared by the mainstream of American Culture.

"Cross-cultural" :
a) ‘It took some time, but eventually all four communities agreed to participate in the cross-cultural meetings.’ (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/cross-cultural)

"Cultural Diffusion":
a) An example of cultural diffusion is the tradition of the German Christmas pickle becoming popular in the United States.
(http://www.yourdictionary.com/cultural-diffusion#5GWBuBgiooEM2O8S.99)
b) We have adopted many traditions from other countries. The "Baby shower" is an example of cultural diffusion. 
]]> 2016-10-25 18:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/133127218 Florencia Morelli florenciamorelli8 https://padlet.com/paoporello/hysk48nb1bra/wish/133149442 "Monoculture"
a)- Globalization has imposed a dull monoculture, which swamps national traditions and eccentricities. (http://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/monoculture)
b)- "Hippies could be an example of monoculture because they rebel against mainstream culture"

"Cultural Appreciation"
a) "Cultural appreciation is most commonly found in people trying the damnedest to honor a culture" (http://bishop27.tumblr.com/post/130793734676/cultural-appropriation-vs-cultural-appreciation)
b) "Cultural appreciation occurs when a person is interested in learning a new culture."

"Cultural appropriation"
a) "Some see his use of African music as cultural appropriation" (http://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/cultural-appropriation)

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