Philippine Pop Culture & Language | Lesson 1 PDF

Philippine Pop Culture ⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈ Relationshi p of Language in Culture and Society Objectives: What is Popular Culture or definition. Identify the relationship of language in culture and society and the existing folk knowledges. Recognize the differences of langua...

Philippine Pop Culture ⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈⎈ Relationshi p of Language in Culture and Society Objectives: What is Popular Culture or definition. Identify the relationship of language in culture and society and the existing folk knowledges. Recognize the differences of language culture (before and now). Develop insight into the modernization and globalization of Philippine Culture.  Popular (Pop) ˃ Culture is the entirely of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, memes, images and other phenomena that are within the mainstream of a given culture. ˃ is the vernacular (people’s) culture that prevails in any given society. ˃ is generally recognized by members of a society as a set of the practices, beliefs, and objects that are dominant or prevalent in a society at a given point in time. How is Pop Culture determined? ˃ By everyday interactions, needs and desires, the cultural “moments” that make up everyday Who influences Pop lives. Culture? ˃ In modern society, pop culture is influences by the industries that disseminate cultural material. ˃ Film, television, news media, music, publishing, anime.  According to Lumbrera, popular culture in the Philippines was created and used by the Spaniards to and the native Filipinos or Indios via plays and literature to get the heart of the natives and win it. The colonial origins of popular culture found in Philippines can be traced by looking at salient developments in Philippine literature. The first permanent Spanish settlement began replacing the native culture with  Popular culture as introduced by the Spanish was “popular” to the extent that it was a “watering-down” of Spanish-European culture for the purpose of winning the general populace over to the “ideology” of the colonial regime”. Popular culture at the time was created by colonial authorities, with the aid of the local intelligentsia, to promote the interests of the Church and the State. How is Pop Culture like in the Philippines? ˃ Popular culture reveals the characteristics of modern society. Filipino pop culture is superficial in most cases, casting only the people’s inclinations that spring from their fun- loving nature. Anyone can see most (if not all)of these elements on social media. What’s the most popular thing in the Philippines? Harana – This was one of the most popular things about Filipinos culture. Harana is when a guy serenades that the girl he’s courting. Filipinos call their older siblings “ate” for older sisters and “kuya” for older brothers to show respect Hospitable – Filipinos are known for being welcoming and  The hospitality of the Filipino culture is one of the reasons why tourism in the Philippines is steadily growing Foreigners and tourists who have experienced the Philippine culture and being with Filipinos find them very hospitable. This is a common trait that Filipinos are known for most foreigners who have traveled around the country. The attitude of Filipino people towards foreigners Why do people in the Philippines love the Philippines? Wherever you go, the Filipino culture and values are very evident and have largely been appreciated and even applauded in many parts of the world. The Filipino culture and values are just among the good things that are appreciate by many people from across the world. In Philippines, family is  Categories of Pop Culture: The most common pop culture categories are: 1. Entertainment (movies, music, TV) 2. Sports 3. News (as in people/places in news) 4. Politics 5. Fashion/Clothes 6. Technology  What makes Pop Culture Unique? ˃ It is constantly changing ˃ It is specific to time and place § Each one of us has our own pop culture menu. § Look at your apps, your bookmarks, your songs playlist, TV shows, movies: what you’re saying on your favorite social net. § Smartphone today are the Centre of our pop culture.  What is Language? ˃ is speech sound produced by human beings in order to express their ideas, emotions, thoughts, desires and feelings. (Aristotle) ˃ are the principal systems of communication used by particular groups of human beings within the particular society of which they are members. (Lyons John) ˃ is the inherent capability of the native  Culture is something influenced and impacted by the language whereas, language is formed by the culture of a society. Similarly, language is not easily an expression or a means of communication, but a component of a culture that makes it unique and specific. Language reflects the values and beliefs of a culture. The differences between two cultures are reflected perfectly in their languages. Mastering the nuances of a language means really being able to understand people who (more than likely) How does the language you speak affect your culture? The language that we speak influences our cultural and our social realities. We internalize norms and rules that help us function in our own culture but that can lead to misunderstanding when used in other cultural contexts. We can adapt to different cultural contexts by purposely changing our communication. Different languages will create different limitations, therefore a people who share a  What is Culture? ˃ refers to the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that, together, form a people’s way of life. ˃ determines how we view the world around us. ˃ includes the traditions we inherit and pass on to the next generation. ˃ totality of our shared language, knowledge, material objects, and  Filipino Culture: The culture of the Philippines is a combination of cultures of the East and West. Filipino identity was created primarily as a result of pre- Hispanic cultures, colonial influences and foreign traders intermixing and gradually evolving together. The Filipino culture and values show the world what the nation’s journey has been through the centuries. A Filipino practices his oneness with others, affinity with nature, and celebration of life. The concept of kapwa (others) is at the core of the Filipino soul and the bayanihan Things You Should Know About Filipino Culture: 1. Filipinos are very resilient ˃ In times of calamities and catastrophes, Filipinos are always manage to rise above the challenge. Instead of wallowing, they manage to pick themselves up and smile. 2. Filipinos take pride in their families ˃ In the Philippines, it is family first. So whether you are part of the immediate family or you belong to the third or fourth generation, you are treated as a family member. Sometimes, even the closest of friends are considered family too. 3. Filipinos are very religious ˃ In all corners of a Filipino house, you can find brazen images of crosses and other religious paraphernalia. They go to church every Sunday, or sometimes even twice or three times as week. 4. Filipinos are very respectful ˃ From the moment they are born into this world, they are already taught how to be respectful by using these simple catchphrases—”po” and “opo”, words that end sentences when addressing elders. They have a culture of pagmamano, which is where they raise the backs of the hands of their elders to their foreheads as a sign of respect. 5. Filipinos help one another ˃ More popularly known as bayanihan (community spirit), Filipinos help one onother – without expecting in return – so that undertaking their tasks and responsibilities become much easier. 6. Filipinos value traditions and culture ˃ For Filipinos, traditions in their home and in their family are important. They usually set aside a specific day for a certain celebration like festivals, birthdays parties, reunions, etc. And of course every gathering is dedicated to keeping up with 7. Filipinos love to party ˃ Yes, Filipinos love to hold celebrations and fiestas. Bacolod has its MassKara Festival, Davao has its Kadayawan Festival. 8. Filipinos have the longest Christmas celebration – ever ˃ Even as early as September , you can hear Christmas songs and jingles being played in the malls or in restaurants in the Philippines. The mood becomes festive, with many people shopping and in good spirits. Christmas celebrations last until around the first or second week of January. 8. Filipinos love to eat ˃ Aside from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Filipinos manage to squeeze in a little meal in between, too. Whether they eat every hour or every three hours, they savour every bite. Oh, they do love going to buffets! 9. Filipinos love to sing ˃ This is the reason why karaoke has become so prevalent. As part of their recreation, Filipinos spend some quality time with their families or friends singing or belting out new and old songs, 10. Filipinos love art and architecture ˃ Just look at the massive and tall buildings everywhere. Filipino have a penchant for bringing art and architecture to a whole new level. They love to design creatively, to think intuitively, and have a passion for anything different and unique. The Philippine culture is a country that has varied cultural influences. Despite of all these influences, the old Asian culture of Filipinos has been retained and are clearly seen in their way of life, beliefs and customs. Wherever you go, Filipino culture is very evident and has largely been appreciated and even applauded in many  What is Society? ˃ group of people living as a community or an organized group of people for a common purpose. ˃ is a complex of forms or processes each of which living and growing by interaction with others, the whole being so unified that what take place in one part affects all the rest. – C.H. Cooley ˃ a collection of individuals united by certain relations or modes of behavior which mark them off from others who do not enter into Society is overall a bigger picture and Culture is a part which carted in society. The culture bases are upon the historical superiority and society a deal between the people how they will react towards each other within a particular or specified area. Culture is always changing, and exclusive and Society is more stable and inclusive. Culture and Society may have some common elements but the two are not the same; they are not identical. The essential difference is that society is composed of people while culture consists of knowledge, ideas, customs, traditions, folkways, beliefs, skills, institutions,  Language Culture (Before and Now) Urbanism, Architecture, and the use of Space The architecture of the islands shows Spanish influence. Spanish brick churches built during the colonial era dominates the towns. The churches are large and different from traditional construction. It is difficult to imagine how the indigenous population in the seventeenth century was able to build. Food and Economy Food in Daily Life Food customs at ceremonial occasions Basic economy Commercial activities Division of Labor Gender Roles and Statuses Division of Labor by Gender The Relative Status of Women and Men Marriage, Family and Kinship Marriage Domestic Unit Inheritance Kin Groups Socialization Infant Care Child Rearing and Education Higher Education Religion Religious Beliefs – The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia. More than 85 percent of the people are Roman Catholic. The rosary is said in the home at 9pm, just before the family retires for the night. Definitions of Globalization Globalization means the speed up of movements and exchanges (of human beings, goods, and services , capital, technologies or cultural practices) all over the planet. Definition of Modernization Modernization, in sociology, the transformation from a traditional, rural, agrarian society to a secular, urban, industrial society. Modernization then is a process of cultural and socio-economic change whereby less developed countries (LDCs) acquire characteristics of western, industrialized societies. Folk Knowledges Folk abilities are universal forms of cognitive competence and thinking biases. They have and inherent basis but their mature is Definitions of Terms:  Wallowing – to role the body about or lie relaxed in the water of mud; a state of degradation or degeneracy.  Prevalent – widespread, in general use, or widely accepted.  Inclusive – covering or including everything.  Exclusive – not shared; available only to one person or group.  Kin group – a group of people related by blood or marriage; a group of persons of common ancestry.  *** END *** NEXT TOPIC PLS….