Week 2 Lesson 3

Question 1

Cultural Text:

Answer 1

A way of thinking about culture as a text of significant symbols, such as words, gestures, drawings, and natural objects, all of which carry meaning.
To understand another culture we need to be able to decipher the meanings of the symbols that comprise a cultural text.

How do we actually read cultural texts?
Reading a cultural text requires close, longterm observation.
What is your first reaction? What happens when you look closer?
Look closely at language and social rules.
Note: reading a cultural text only gives you insight into particular aspects of a culture.