Cultural Poster Project 1 Flashcards
Background of Culture: Time
How would you describe the history of your culture?
Vietnam has had Chinese, Dutch, French, and American influences
Background of Culture: Geographical Setting
Where does your family’s culture come from? Describe the location
Vietnam is in Southeast Asia.
Background of Culture: Physical Description
How would you describe the people of your culture?
Black hair, dark brown eyes, and olive skin.
Themes: Values
What are things/ideas that your family finds important?
_ Respect for others
_ Help others in need
_ Being open to learning and appreciating other cultures
Themes: Values
How do you as a family define success?
Having a well-rounded education and using it to make a better world
Themes: Ethics
How do you show respect in your culture? What is considered respectful or disrespectful in your culture?
Speak in a respectful way to others, especially to elders, is a way to show your respect.
Themes: Symbols
Are there any symbols that represent different aspects of your family’s culture?
Bird and dragon
Economics: Transportation
How do you travel? How do you get to school?
By car
Economics: Division of Labor
What type of jobs are you responsible for at your house? What do others in your family do for a living?
My jobs: _ Vacuuming the house _ Cleaning the dining table after our meals _ Helping with taking care of the yard. My Dad has a computer job
Economics: Division of Labor
Are the roles of men and women specifically defined in your culture? If so, what are they?
In my culture, not long ago, men are expected to be providers while women take care of the family.
Economics: Technology
What changes in technology have occurred within your culture? (Good or bad)
Industrialization caused great concern on environmental impact.
Food, Shelter, Clothing: Food
What type of food does your family make? Any traditional cultural dishes?
_ Pho, the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup.
_ Spring rolls
_ Summer rolls
_ Pate Chaud, a French inspired savory pastry.
Food, Shelter, Clothing:
Do you have any eating habits/rituals that are specific to your culture?
Vietnamese people use chopsticks
Food, Shelter, Clothing: Shelter and dwellings
What type of shelter do you live in?
House
Food, Shelter, Clothing: Clothing and adornment
What types of clothes do you wear? Are there any traditional outfits that represent parts of your culture?
_ Regular clothes
_ On special occasions, some Vietnamese women wear “ao dai”, the Vietnamese traditional long dress.
Political Organization: Government, Law Enforcement, War and Peace
What type of government governs (rules) your culture? What rules and regulations do you follow?
_ Vietnam fell to the communists in 1975.
_ My family does not agree with communism.
Family and Kin: Marriage and type of family groupings
Do you live with any extended family members?
No
Family and Kin: family groupings
What are some roles within your family? What is your role?
_ My Dad goes to work.
_ My Mom takes care of us and the house.
_ I go to school and do my homework
Family and Kin: Child Training
What types of education did your parents attend/receive?
Both of my parents are college educated.
Family and Kin: Child Training
What do you hope to be when you grow up and how do you plan to accomplish it?
I want to be a Graphic Designer. I will have to take lots of computer, art, and design classes.
Attitude Toward the Unknown: Religious Beliefs
What religion/beliefs do you practice?
We are Catholics
Attitude Toward the Unknown: Religious Practices
Are there any specials religious holidays you practice?
We celebrate Easter and Christmas
Communications: Language
What languages do you and your family speak?
_ I speak English
_ My parents speak both English and Vietnamese
Communications: Language
How can you communicate within your culture? Consider tone of voice, gestures, eye-contact, body language, etc.
My father says Vietnamese don’t use much of gestures, and avoid direct eye contact when talking to elders.
