Introduction to Culture and Language
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A ______ is a loosely enforced norm that involves common customs and practices.

Folkway

The ______ are absolute standards to what society considers proper and good.

Values

A ______ is a norm that carries greater moral significance and often involves severe repercussions for violations.

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Cultural ______ is the process of spreading cultural patterns from one group to another.

<p>Diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural ______ refers to when individuals encounter a culture that is vastly different from their own.

<p>Shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

Managing ______ diversity requires increasing self-awareness and an understanding of other cultures.

<p>Cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______ exists within a larger culture, offering its own unique practices and beliefs.

<p>Subculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

<p>Ethnocentrism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different cultures may have different rules and norms, which affects cross-cultural ______.

<p>communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Norms are the formal and informal rules regarding what kinds of behavior are acceptable and appropriate within a ______.

<p>culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural patterns that set apart a segment of a society's population are known as ______.

<p>subculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural conflicts arise due to differences in values and norms of behavior between people from different ______.

<p>cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural ______ refers to the time it takes for culture to adapt to technological innovations.

<p>lag</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mainstream culture is the culture that is held within a large amount of people residing in a ______.

<p>society</p> Signup and view all the answers

Culture is a group which shapes a person's values and ______.

<p>identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Popular culture is defined as cultural behaviors and ideas that are ______ with most people in a society.

<p>popular</p> Signup and view all the answers

The formal and informal rules which dictate acceptable behavior are known as ______.

<p>norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural differences can stem from race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, and ______.

<p>country of origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Language is probably the most significant component of ______.

<p>culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are 183 living languages currently spoken in the ______.

<p>Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

Filipino is the national language, while ______ is also an official language of the Philippines.

<p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural norms can be categorized into various types, including folkways, mores, and ______.

<p>laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

Managing cultural diversity is essential for promoting ______ communication and understanding.

<p>cross-cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

Filipino is sometimes confused with ______, as they are closely related but not the same language.

<p>Tagalog</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Culture

  • Culture is a group which shapes a person's values and identity.
  • Cultural identities can stem from race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, country of origin, and geographic region.
  • Culture encompasses the range of phenomena that are transmitted through social learning in human societies.
  • Cultural universals are found in all human societies, including art, music, dance, ritual, religion, and technologies like tool usage, cooking, shelter, and clothing.
  • Culture is a complex whole that includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by humans as a member of society.
  • Culture is a lens through which humans view the world and is passed down from one generation to the next.
  • Culture is what makes humans human.

Language

  • Language is a system of communication using vocal sounds, gestures, and written symbols.
  • Language is probably the most significant component of culture because it allows humans to communicate.
  • Language shapes communication and perception.

Languages in the Philippines

  • Currently, there are 183 living languages spoken in the Philippines, the vast majority of which are indigenous tongues.
  • The Philippines consists of 7,641 individual islands.

Official Languages in the Philippines

  • The two official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and English.
  • Filipino is the national language.
  • The official status of English is a holdover from its time as a U.S. territory between 1898 and 1946.
  • Filipino is the primary language used in school and media, and it’s also the lingua franca that unites the nation’s linguistic communities.
  • English is mostly encountered in government, newspapers, and magazines.

Filipino vs. Tagalog

  • Filipino and Tagalog are nearly the same language.

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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of culture and language. It covers how cultural identities are shaped and the role of language as a primary means of communication within cultures. Test your understanding of these essential components of human societies.

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