Sociology – 3/16/2016

I.  Bellwork

Which element of culture do you believe is the most important?  Explain your choice.

II.  Objectives:

• Analyze the commonalities and variances which exist between cultures through viewing the video on the Sudanese immigrants and explaining each component of culture
• Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem.

III. Classwork

A.  God Grew Tired of Us

Explain and Identify each of the Components of culture in the video in relation to the life in Sudan and in the U.S. – take notes then explain each in a brief summary (3-6 sentences)

1. Technology
2. Symbols
3. Language
4. Values
5. Norms: Folkways & Mores

6. Explain and provide examples how the material culture of Sudan differs from the material culture of the U.S.
7. Explain and provide examples how the non material culture of Sudan differs from the non material culture of the U.S.

Sociology W2016