National Geographic--Global Fashion Photos

Global Fashion

Culture in Production, class videos

 Youtube Links to Class Videos:

part 1
part 2

Final Project Presentations Today!!!

We are having presentations in class today--YAY!!!!

Also, we are having a class potluck:

The origin of the word "potluck" from the Oxford English Dictionary:

 1. One's luck or chance with regard to what may be in the pot (i.e. cooked and available to eat), used originally and chiefly in reference to a person's accepting another's hospitality at a meal without any special preparation having been made. Freq. in to take potluck : to dine on whatever happens to be available; (now also more generally) to take one's chances, to take whatever is available; to be willing to take whatever one is given.

Pronunciation:  Brit. /ˈpɒtˈlʌk/ , U.S. /ˈpɑtˈlək/

Forms:  see pot n.¹   and luck n.

Etymology:  < pot n.¹ + luck n.In sense 2 now frequently associated with potlatch n., although it is unlikely that this played any part in the development of this sense.

 

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Stereotypes for Different Countries

 National & Global Stereotypes

Modern Family Video Clips

Since we talked about families in class, here is a clip from the TV show, Modern Family. The characters talk really fast, but these are clips from the show. There are three different families in this show.

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR6PubBtypU

The best way to find out what an American family is like though is to meet one. Hopefully everyone will have that chance with the Dinner With An American event this weekend. No family is exactly alike, and each family has different customs and traditions. It is always reward to learn about families around the world.

Most Popular American TV Family Dramas: TV shows

What do you think are the most important aspects of a family? Think about what we talked about in class on Tuesday.

American Customs

On Tuesday, we talked about customs in class. Here are some interesting American customs that we have talked about in class from a couple of different websites (links below) and some new facts that maybe you haven't heard of before:

• After you’ve been introduced to someone, you usually say something like, ‘Pleased to meet you’ or ‘My pleasure’ and shake hands. When saying goodbye, it isn’t customary to shake hands again, although some people do. Among friends, it’s common for men to kiss ladies on one or both cheeks. Men don’t usually kiss or embrace each other, although this depends on their nationality or ethnic origin. 
• Men and women in the United States often form friendships that have no romantic involvement. These friends will spend time together, go to the movies, and go out to dinner alone or in groups. If an American of the opposite sex invites you to a party or to dinner, it does not necessarily indicate romantic interest.  
•  Politeness: Americans believe that some topics are "too personal." For example, asking someone how much money they earn could be offensive. Other topics that may be offensive: body odor, bodily functions, sexual behavior, body weight, and/or age. 

Social Customs in the U.S.
Common Customs

Daily Blog Information

Final Project: Cultural Blog

Each day you will write about your cultural experiences on campus. You can use your interviews as a guide. You may work with your classmates, ask me for help, and ask Max as well. We are here to help you complete your blogs. You may start your blog entries in a Word Document and add to them each day.

Remember to bring your USBs (flash drives) to class every day to save your work.

About this Blog

                 This is our class website where students will post their blog entries & survey results.