Learning a Culture Flashcards
What is a community?
a group of people who live close to one another and often work toward common goals
What is a civilization?
an advanced culture that has highly developed social, economic, and political structures
What is pop culture?
movies, television shows, radio programs, music, fads, types of hobbies, and books
the process whereby a social group becomes part of another social group
assimilation
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A new movie includes a controversial description of the life of Michael Jackson.
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the spreading of traits from one culture to another
cultural diffusion
The knowledge a culture uses to make and build things.
technology
An American couple moves to China and learns to speak Chinese.
acculturation