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Chap 3 - Lecture Plan On Culture

The document outlines a lecture plan on culture that is divided into six parts covering topics such as the definition of culture, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism, elements of culture including language and norms, cultural variation and globalization, the development of culture, and sociological perspectives on culture.

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Chap 3 - Lecture Plan On Culture

The document outlines a lecture plan on culture that is divided into six parts covering topics such as the definition of culture, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism, elements of culture including language and norms, cultural variation and globalization, the development of culture, and sociological perspectives on culture.

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Lecture Plan on Culture

Part 1: Introduction to Culture (20 minutes)

 Overview of Culture
 Define culture and discuss its significance in sociology.
 Highlight the concept of cultural universals and provide examples.
 Ethnocentrism vs. Cultural Relativism
 Explain ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.
 Class Discussion: Ask students to share personal experiences where they
encountered ethnocentrism or practiced cultural relativism.

Part 2: The Elements of Culture (30 minutes)

 Language and Communication


 Discuss the role of language in culture and the concept of nonverbal
communication.
 Activity: Nonverbal Communication Exercise. Split the class into small
groups and have them communicate a simple story to the rest of the class
using only nonverbal cues.
 Norms and Values
 Explain the difference between norms and values, and the role they play in
society.
 Discussion: Present a controversial norm from another culture and
facilitate a discussion on personal values and how they affect perception.

Part 3: Cultural Variation and Global Culture (30 minutes)

 Subcultures and Countercultures


 Define and provide examples of subcultures and countercultures.
 Activity: Identify Subcultures. Ask students to list subcultures they are a
part of or aware of and discuss their characteristics.
 Globalization and Culture
 Discuss the impact of globalization on cultural diffusion and the
emergence of a global culture.
 Video Presentation: Show a short clip that highlights the effects of
globalization on local cultures and discuss.

Part 4: The Development of Culture (20 minutes)


 Innovation, Globalization, and Technology
 Discuss how innovation and technology contribute to cultural change and
globalization.
 Class Discussion: Debate on the impact of social media on cultural identity.

Part 5: Sociological Perspectives on Culture (20 minutes)

 Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism


 Briefly explain how these perspectives view culture.
 Group Activity: Divide the class into three groups, each representing one
of the theoretical perspectives. Each group will analyze a cultural
phenomenon from their assigned perspective.

Part 6: Wrap-Up and Q&A (10 minutes)

 Summary of Key Points


 Quickly summarize the key points discussed during the lecture.
 Q&A Session
 Open the floor for any questions or clarifications students might need.

Class Activities to Enhance Understanding:

 Cultural Relativism Role-Play: Students role-play scenarios that challenge their


cultural norms, promoting an understanding of cultural relativism.
 Nonverbal Communication Exercise: Helps students appreciate the
complexities and significance of nonverbal cues in communication.
 Identify Subcultures Activity: Encourages students to recognize the diversity
within their own society and the role of subcultures.
 Globalization Debate: Fosters critical thinking about the consequences of
cultural exchange and the homogenization of global culture.

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