He was a fervent admirer of Roman and Greek culture...). A particular society or
civilization, especially one considered in relation to
its ideas, its art, or its way of
life (e.g. the rich history of African civilizations and cultures). A system of
communication, which consists of
a set of sounds and written
symbols used by
the people of a particular country or region for talking or writing.
Primary cultural dimensions
are: Patterns of thought – common ways
of thinking, where thinking includes factual
beliefs, values, norms, and emotional attitudes. Patterns of behavior –
common ways of
behaving, from ways of speaking to ways
of conducting commerce and industry,
where the behavior can be
intentional/unintentional, aware/unaware or individual/interactive. Patterns of
artifacts – common ways of manufacturing and using material things
,
from pens to houses, where
artifacts include dwellings, tools,
machines or media. The artifactual dimension of culture usually given special
attention in museums. Imprints in nature – the long lasting imprints left by a group
in the natural
surroundings, where such imprints
include agriculture, trash, roads or
intact/ruined human habitations.
How to be tolerant in a multicultural area? The term
„Multicultural‟
describes the culturally diverse nature of human society. Students need to acquire
knowledge, skills and values that contribute to a spirit of solidarity and co-
operation among diverse individuals and groups in society. One‘s personality can
be better developed
by teaching of judgment, respect for diversity and personal
responsibility.
The most common stereotypes about nationalities are based on
generalization about cultures or nationalities. Students
can realize diversity of
cultures and life styles in their everyday life like eating, free time activities.
Normality of diversity in all areas of human life can be accepted easily in this way.
Students should be able to discuss in English about stereotypes with adjectives and
speaking banks.
custom /"kVst@m/ (n) accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a
society or community
In many countries it’s a custom to give presents on someone’s birthday.
customary (adj), customarily (adv)
tradition /tr@"dISn/ (n) a belief or way of doing sth that has existed for
a long time among a particular group of people
There is a long tradition in the British Royal family of following a
military career. traditionalism (n), traditionalist (n), traditional (adj), traditionally
(adv)
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