Cultural Universals

Cultural Universals

What Makes Up Ones Culture

Cultural Universals

• Institutions

• Arts

• Language

• Environment

Cultural Universals

• Recreation

• Beliefs

• Economy

Institutions

a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose.

Types of Institutions

• Government

• Family

• Education

• Churches

• Ethnic Groups

Open Ended

Name one type of institution that you are a member of

Arts

the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

Poll

Have you seen Hamilton before?

• Yes

• No

Types of Arts

• Dance

• Literature

• Art

• Music

Types of Arts

• Theater

• Folktales

• Crafts

Open Ended

What is your favorite song?

Language

a system of communication used by a particular country or community.

Types of Language

• Symbols

• Alphabet

• Words

• Expressions

• Pronunciations

Open Ended

What language or languages do you speak?

Environment

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Types of Environment

• Geology

• Geography

• Wildlife

Types of Environment

• Communities

• Climate

• Resources

Poll

What is your favorite season in terms of weather?

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

• Summer

Recreation

activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

Types of Recreation

• Games

• Arts

• Toys

Types of Recreation

• Media

• Holidays

• Festivals

Open Ended

Name three types of recreation activities you like to do

Beliefs

trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something

Types of Beliefs

• Morals

• Values

• Customs

Types of Beliefs

• Religions

• Ethnicity

• Traditions

Open Ended

What is one tradition your family has?

Economy

the wealth and resources of a country or region

Types of Economy

• Tools

• Technology

• Goods

• Services

• Jobs

• Business

• Transportation

Types of Economy

• Food

• Shelter

• Clothing

• Communication

• Trade

Open Ended

What was the last thing that you bought?