Cultural Diffusion

Covered in class 9/29

Cultural Diffusion is defined on page 20- When cultures take parts of another culture and make it part of their own culture
During the google slide show the class discussed:
What aspects of American culture have changed other cultures?
What aspects of other cultures have changed the US?
Hip hop culture in the US transforming non-fanbases into fans
Hip hop culture going through cultural diffusion via other musical styles
Bollywood motion picture industry
Japanese rap, hard core, rock and soft rock and these genres in other regions
Pop music around the world
Baseball in Japan
MacDonald's and other fast food chains world wide

Directions- Reflection due at the end- Explain what parts of American culture come from around the world.  Also, explain what parts of other countries' cultures come from the US or explain what parts of other countries' cultures come from yet another foreign nation.  Plagiarism results in a score of zero!  Google plagiarism detection software is used.  Use your own words!  Show you know!

Student learning objective- Students will compare and contrast cultures around the world identifying that cultural diffusion has occurred.  

This lesson and assignment can easily be linked to many of the World Regions 11 Essential Questions as demonstrated in class.  Can you demonstrate that in your writing?

1. What impact has Geography had on the development of regions?
2. How has Religion, Philosophy, and Ideology affected regions?
3. What role has Imperialism played in shaping regions and cultures therein?
4. How has Nationalism been instrumental in affecting regions?
5. How have Governments formed and evolved over time in
regions?
6. What are the important and ongoing Issues in regions?
7. How has Innovation/Technology changed regions and cultures within those regions?
8. How have Interactions between civilizations impacted regions?
9. How have Economic Systems and Trade impacted regions?