AMSTU 0250-2 -- Personal and Cultural Values Fall 2010- J. E. Seibert -- TIUA

Study list for the test on Thursday, September 30

A. Understand and be able to explain these terms as they relate to our class.

  1. culture
  2. behavior
  3. value
  4. belief
  5. collectivism and individualism

B. Be able to give and explain three metaphors for culture: an iceberg, glasses, and software.

C. Be able to list and explain at least six reasons why different groups of people came to have different cultures.

D. Be able to explain at least two reasons why there are some general differences in Japanese and American behaviors with regard to (1) privacy and (2) appearances. Be able to give examples.

E. Know the meanings of these vocabulary words and phrases as used in Chapters 1 and 6 in our text, and be able to choose among them to complete a sentence.

Chapter 1
  1. classified
  2. confidential
  3. eavesdrop
  4. infringe on
  5. intimacy
  6. reluctant
  7. behind closed doors
  8. hush-hush
  9. invasion of privacy
  10. keep it to yourself
  11. none of your business
Chapter 6
  1. attire
  2. chic
  3. cosmetics
  4. demeanor
  5. physical
  6. trendy
  7. dress down
  8. dress up
  9. evening wear
  10. fashion plate
  11. fashion statement
  12. adopted
  13. perpetrated
  14. conjures up
  15. resentful
  16. downside
  17. restrictive
  18. instituted
  19. skepticism
  20. mandatory
  21. thrive on
  22. free expression
  23. go for it
  24. the trenches

F. Know the phrases in the gray box on p. 66 in our text.