Communication 280 online quiz
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CMST280Ch59thEd1.pptCultural History:
Precursor to the Present and Future
Chapter 5
Communication Between Cultures, 9th edition
by Samovar, Porter, McDaniel & Roy
History’s Influence
- “History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” – Cicero
- An awareness of your historical heritage helps to explain the current values, traditions, and institutions that guide your daily life.
History is the study of:
- Formal & informal governmental procedures
- Sense of community
- Political and economic processes
- Key historical heroes
- Geography
- Major events
What We Learn from Studying a Culture’s History
- There is a direct link between history and identity that helps unify people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Historical events help explain the character and actions of a culture
- “History is the source of the collective consciousness.” – Kerblay
- What a culture seeks to remember and pass on to following generations is significant in accounting for the values of that culture
The History of Seven Cultures
- For each of the seven cultures below, think of: formal and informal governmental procedures, sense of community, political and economic processes, key historical heroes, geography, and major events that have come to affect the values, thinking and actions of that culture today.
- United States
- Russia
- China
- Japanese
- India
- Mexico
- Islamic Civilization
