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Beihang University
Professor Dave Jaye
Western Culture Class
What is Culture?What is Culture?
Culture is the way of life of a group of people.
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Elements of CultureElements of Culture
1. Language
2. Shelter
3. Clothing
4. Economy
5. Religion
6. Education
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Elements of CultureElements of Culture
7. Values
8. Government Laws
9. Recreation Entertainment
10. Medicine
11. Climate Environment
12. Food4
LanguageLanguage
Spoken and written words; symbols, human speech
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ShelterShelter
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ClothingClothing
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EconomyEconomy
The way that money, services and goods are produced and used
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ReligionReligion
A system of beliefs that goes beyond human powers
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EducationEducation
The development of the mind and character through study and training
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ValuesValues
Ideals or beliefs that guide the way people live
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Government LawsGovernment Laws
Rules made and enforced by the government of a country
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Entertainment RecreationEntertainment Recreation
Pursuit of fun and relaxation
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MedicineMedicine
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Climate and EnvironmentClimate and Environment
Weather and quality of the environment
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Food
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In Class Assignment
●Students will organize into teams of four will spend ten minutes to list at least 5 items from assigned Culture Categories to turn in with students’ names.
●Time permitting, the team leader will list the five items of Western Culture
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Illustrations by Yang Liu from “East meets West” book –
www.yangliudesign.com
Western Culture Contrasts with China
Beihang UniversityProfessor Dave Jaye
www.davejaye.com
Cite: David Gilbert – Understandign Western Culture September 2009
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