We Are #1! Or Are We?
February 18, 2010 Edited by Geo Hot Topics Editorial
Filed under Human Geography, World Regional Geography
Issue: Cultures can be many things, but they are certainly not static. Cultures can be changed through innovations and inventions, diffusion, acculturation, and revitalization. With the twentieth century advancement in communications, transportation, and trade, cultures in many parts of the world have become increasingly dynamic. Some nations fear an eventual loss of cultural identity with ever-increasing global interconnections.
In this Google Earth(tm) virtual tour students will read about cultural imperialism, explore different examples of cultural diffusion and appropriation, then answer questions based on what they have learned.
Learning Objectives:
- What are local and popular cultures?
- How are local cultures sustained?
- How is popular culture diffused?
Download File: cultural_imperialism
