Title: Introduction to Culture
Author: Kendra Staley
Subject and/or related curriculum/pedagogy: Language B; Identities & Expressions: Beliefs &
Values; Customs & Traditions
Audience: Students
Learning time: at least 4 hours; 2 or more class periods
Overview:
In these introductory materials about culture, students learn definitions of culture, the differences
between stereotypes and generalizations, ways to categorize cultures, stereotypes of Africa and
Africans as examples, and major world religions. These materials establish the foundation for
further exploration into subcultures and nonverbal communication.
Teacher materials included in this set:
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Video: Sherpas, Language and Culture
Lesson Plan: Culture, Stereotypes and Identity
Definitions of Culture Answer Key
Stereotypes & Generalizations Answer Key
How to Categorize Culture Reading, Graphic Organizer & Answer Key
Stereotypes of Africa & Africans Answer Key
Major World Religions Reading, Chart & Answer Key
Student materials included in this set:
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Handout: Definitions of Culture Worksheet & Graphic
Handout: Stereotypes & Generalizations Worksheet
Handout: How to Categorize Culture Reading & Graphic Organizer
Handout: Stereotypes of Africa & Africans Worksheet
Handout: Major World Religions Reading & Chart