Ch 36-5

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Group Discussions

What is the one event in recent history that supports the idea that a nation can be deeply affected by events that occur far away? How does that event support this idea?

Comparing: What are the pros and cons of accepting ideas from another culture? Think about varieties of style, food, music, religion, and cultural evolution vs loss of identity.

Standards

Analyze historical and modern-day policies of the western hemisphere, with emphasis on Mexico and Canada, to include:

a. expansion of democracy in western hemisphere;

b. immigration and migration issues;

c. changes in foreign policy brings spiraling impact on each nation and international relations, trade;

l. use of technology in the information age;

Objective:

Trace the increase in worldwide cultural interaction.

Describe influences on world culture.

Explain cultural bias and explore possibilities for cultural understanding.

WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading

EQ: What is one event in recent history that supports the idea that a nation can be deeply affected by events that occur far away? How does that event support this idea?

Cultural Exchange Accelerates

Mass Media

International Elements of Popular Culture

World Culture Blends many Influences

Westernizing Influences on Different Cultures

Non-Western Influences

The Arts Become International

Future Challenges and Hopes

Global Interdependence

Vocabulary:

Popular Culture

Cultural elements-such as sports, music, movies, and clothing-that reflect a group's common background

Materialism

Placing high value on owning things