Unit Three: Culture & Cultural Processes
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
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How does globalization impact culture?
Is a worldwide common language more beneficial or harmful? Why?
How can someone’s identities influence their ability to exercise power in society?
KEY TERMS:
DIRECTIONS:
1. The terms must be hand-written on a separate sheet of paper to be kept in your binder
2. Number the terms for each unit
3. Examples should be used for most terms (or if it is more helpful, you can put an illustration of the term
instead of an example)
4. Highlight each key term
5. Your key terms list should follow this organization:
1. Key Term
Book or Academic
Definition
Definition put into your
own words
An example or illustration
of the key term
A pep talk:
Hi. I know there are many key terms required for this unit. Many more than our previous two units in class so
far. However, I know that you all can handle the challenge! You are smart. You are capable of extraordinary
things – like completing your key terms chart! I believe in you! You can do it! Also, think of how many points
you will lose if you don’t do it. Yikes!
Helpful Information:
To be kind and helpful, I have decided to include a powerpoint online labeled “Unit 3 Key Terms.” This
powerpoint includes an academic definition and example for each key term. Please utilize this powerpoint so
there is no confusion regarding where to access the information. You may also consult your textbook. However,
please do not just google the definition! To access the powerpoint, go to Ms. Roti’s link on the Washington
school website. You can also use the link below:
http://www.gwashingtonhs.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=608029
IMPORTANT DATES:
Half way check for key terms: Friday, December 4th
Your key terms are due Wednesday, December 18th
Your unit exam is Thursday, December 17th
Culture
1. Culture
2. Culture Trait
3. Culture Region
4. Culture Complex
5. Cultural Identity
6. Culture system
7. Cultural Convergence
8. Cultural Imperialism
9. Cultural Isolation
10. Material Culture
11. Nonmaterial Culture
12. Barriers to Diffusion
13. Culture Hearth
14. Folk Culture
15. Popular Culture
Language
16. Language
17. Dialect
18. Accent
19. Idiom
20. Vernacular
21. Lingua franca
22. Pidgin language
23. Isogloss
24. Monolingualism
25. Multilingualism
26. Creolized Language
27. Language Branch
28. Language family
29. Standard English/Received
Pronunciation
30. Official Language
31. Language Isolation
32. Language Extinction
33. Language Divergence
34. Language Convergence
35. Linguistic Refuge
36. Ideograms
37. Language Pollution
Religion
38. Religion
39. Universalizing religions
40. Ethnic religions
41. Monotheism
42. Animism
43. Polytheism
44. Traditional religions
45. Syncretic religions
46. Hinduism
47. Karma
48. Reincarnation
49. Caste system
50. Untouchables
51. Vedas
52. Buddhism
53. Siddhartha
54. Four Noble Truths
55. Pali Cannon
56. Judaism
57. Diaspora
58. Torah
59. Kosher
60. Synagogue
61. Christianity
62. Jesus
63. Islam
64. Muhammad
65. Hajj
66. Qur’an
67. Mosque
68. Sharia
69. Confucianism
70. Taoism
71. Sikhism
72. African Traditional
Religion
73. Jainism
74. Shinto
75. Baha’i
Race/Ethnicity/Gender
76. Ethnicity
77. Ethnocentrism
78. Emergent Ethnicity
79. Resurgent identity
80. Assimilation
81. Acculturation
82. Ethnic Neighborhoods
83. Segregation
84. Ghettos
85. Ethnoburb
86. Ethnic island
87. Sex
88. Sexism
89. Gender
90. Gendered Spaces