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

Study list for the test on Tuesday, November 9, 2010

A. (short essay and/or multiple choice) Be able to explain "stereotype". Is stereotyping natural? How can we change sentences to avoid stereotyping?

B. (short essay) What have you learned from meeting and talking with Willamette students in this class? Be specific. (You can discuss language, culture, or anything!)

C. (short essay and/or multiple choice) Be able to explain at least three reasons why there are some general differences in how the Japanese and how Americans are likely to view the family and live together as a family. Discuss behaviors, values, and beliefs. Think about collectivism, individualism, gender roles, etc .Discuss behaviors values, and beliefs.

D.(short essay and/or multiple choice) Be able to explain at least three reasons why there are some general differences in how the Japanese and how Americans are likely to view use of resources such of water, electricity, oil, etc. Discuss behaviors, values and beliefs.

E. (chose the right word) Know the meanings of these vocabulary words and phrases as used in Chapter 8 in our text. Be able to choose among them to complete a sentence.

  1. ancestor (n)
  2. blood relation (n)
  3. descendant (n)
  4. domestic (adj)
  5. matriarchal (adj)
  6. patriarchal (adj)
  7. extended family (n)
  8. in-law (n)
  9. nuclear family (n)
  10. single-parent family (n)
  11. "boomerang kid" (n)

F. (chose the right word) Know these words you looked up before we went to the museum. Be able to choose among them to complete a sentence.

  1. ecology (n)
  2. urban growth (n)
  3. source (n)
  4. consumption (n)
  5. mass production (n)
  6. preservation (n)
  7. sustainability (n)
  8. biodiversity (n)
  9. destruction (n)
  10. logging (n)
  11. urban sprawl (n)
  12. conservation (n)