CultureCulture

What is Culture?

Culture like an iceberg Language Food Appearance How we communicate What we believe Our attitudes What we value How we see the world

Sign in South African Factory Intention of the poster: ”Danger! Be careful when carrying a long and heavy board.” Interpretation of the South African workers: “A little boy is following an adult person. The sun is shining.” 3 dimensional 2 dimensional

Practical Exercise 1 Life in an elevator

The idea of Personal Space Public Space –In crowded places Personal Space –With family –With friends –With Strangers Photo from the work of E.T. Hall Antropologist - born 1914

Communication is like an iceberg Verbal communication Non verbal Communication

What is happening in this picture?

What is this man saying?

A Test!

What is she saying? a. I'm scared like a rabbit b. I've been hearing things about you c. I'm angry

Correct Answer c. I am angry

a. I don't believe you b. I wish I hadn't seen that c. I am looking at a very handsome man

Correct answer a. I don’t believe you

a. Good luck to you b. You will always be number one for me c. Obscene gesture

Correct answer c. Obscene gesture

Exploring Culture

Key Ideas Monochronic Mono = 1 (from Greek) Chronic = time (also from Greek) Polychronic Poly = many ( also from Greek)

Culture Spectrum Monochronic Polychronic Likes exact plans Likes to improvise Does not like disruptionCan deal with disruption Like to work on one thing at a timeLikes working on many things Believes in facts and figuresplays with facts and figures Time is taken seriouslyTime is flexible Rules are observedRules can be got around CULTURE CONTACT Munich * New York ♦ ♦

Which Culture is better? Monchronic or Polychronic?

Which of these games is better? Chess Scrabble SoccerTennis

The answer is… Like this reflection, they are the same but different

End Points You have made your first steps in understanding culture Remember look and listen Try to be in the other persons shoes There is no better or worse just different

Culture is everywhere! Music Dance Drama Religion Family Celebrations Even your name!

Cultural Quiz 1. Dances

Question 1 Clogging is an American dance from the Appalachian, characterised by rousing fiddle an bluegrass music. The Appalachians were German Polish Irish English

Answer is Polish 5 points

Question 2 Flamenco is the traditional song and Dance of the gypsies (Flamencos) of Andalusia in Southern Spain. Flamenco Music is played on the: Drum Guitar Piano Violin

Answer is Guitar 5 points

Question 3 The highland fling is a Scottish dance performed by men dancing on a shield(targ) which they carried into battle. The quick foot work is because: Most shields carried a pinpoint sharp spike of steels projecting 10/12 cms from the centre They danced without shoes The enemy was coming close The dancers were professionals

Answer is Most shields carried a pinpoint sharp spike of steels projecting 10/12 cms from the centre 5 points

Question 4 Kathkali is a form of Indian folk Dance celebrating the triumph of good over evil. The word Kathkali means: Tribute to God Happiness Celebration Story play

Answer is Story play 5 points

Question 5 Belly Dancing is popular in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa, but it originated in Iran and the orient. Belly Dancing is usually shown as an exotic dance performed for men but for Saudi women the dance itself was actually: Considered to be sacred and not for men at all Done by men Ritual dance for a man you want to marry A dance celebrating wealth and prosperity

Answer is Considered to be sacred and not for men at all 5 points

Question 6 Early ballets were very lavish and given in the courts of Renaissance Italy. In They took place usually between courses during feasts or banquets. The story of the ballet related to: The menu being served Poems and stories of the day Acrobatic exercises Animals in nature

Answer is The menu being served 5 points

Question 7 The Polish dance the Polka is a lively dance in 2/4 time using three quick steps and a hop. It is names from the Czech word ‘pulka’ meaning: Party Hop Dance Half-step

Answer is Half-step 5 points

Question 8 English Country dance was first documented officially in A great deal of english country dance was written by : Queen Victoria’s Court Local land owners Beethoven and Mozart Music teachers

Answer is Beethoven and Mozart 5 Points

Question 9 The history of Irish dance shows the influences of migration and invasion. The Celts brought their folk dances over 2,000 years ago. In the 16th Century these dances were performed for: Weddings Military parades Royalty Money in local pubs

Answer is Royalty 5 points

Question 10 One type of movement in Japanese dance is called ‘mai’ which consists of simple movements such as a slow shuffle and circular movements. These dances are performed by: Professional dancers Children Anyone who wants to learn Women only

Answer is Anyone who wants to learn 5 points

Bonus Question! One of the many things these culture share is a love of Money American Idol Dance War

Answer is Dance 5 points

Tie break In Portugal the Fado is: A dance A salad A form of singing A fish

Answer is A form of singing 10 Points

Culture Quiz 2 Crafts

Question 1 Bermuda: Coffee beans Corn Husks Rabbit fur Banana Leaves

Answer is Banana Leaves 5 points

Question 2 Canada Moose hides Wheat Coffee beans Banana Leaves

Answer is Wheat 5 points

Question 3 Turk & Caicos: Coffee beans Sea shells Palm Fronds Corn Husks

Answer is Palm Fronds 5 points

Question 4 Costa Rica Wheat Sea shells Coffee beans Pine Cones

Answer is Coffee beans 5 points

Question 5 Austria: Pine cones Sea shells Rabbit fur Coffee beans

Answer is Pine cones 5 points

Question 6 Russia: Sea shells Moose hide Palm fronds Rabbit fur

Answer is Rabbit fur 5 points

Material adopted from Workshops on eTwinning Camp Anne Gilleran