Activity 1 - What is culture?

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Activity Tasks

1. Identify - What is culture? In pairs, using Padlet, mind-map what you think this concept is and what it means. 
2. Think, Pair, Share - With a partner, agree upon a definition of culture and share it with the class. Discuss with your teacher and write down a finished definition in your books.
3. Discuss - If we know what the concept of culture means, then what might ‘cultural diversity’ mean? Discuss this as a class and then write a definition.

Activity 2 - How does culture change?

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Activity Tasks

1. Brainstorm - Use the following headings to brainstorm further information about why culture changes:
   1. What are the different elements of culture?
   2. How are communities/societies grouped together?
   3. What factors influence community culture and its diversity? 
2. Quick Write - Write a short explanation about how one or two of these factors from the mind-map can lead to cultural change in a place.

Activity 3 - What causes cultural diversity?

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Activity Tasks

1. Groups - Get into pairs. Each pair will be given one of these cards, which are factors which can influence cultural diversity. Factors include: migration, colonialism, religion, media, technology, trade, working overseas, celebrities, travel, the internet, big brands, increasing wealth, influence from the USA, influence from China.
2. Research - You need to research how your factor has caused changes in Hong Kong’s cultural diversity over time. Use the internet or try checking what books are available in the library.
3. Write - Write a paragraph explaining how your factor has given rise to changes in Hong Kong cultural diversity. Make sure you include key examples from your research to illustrate.
4. Share - Once finished, share and read out your finished paragraph with the class. Then vote as a class - which factor has had the biggest impact on Hong Kong’s cultural diversity?

Activity 4 - What is HK culture today?

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Activity Tasks

1. Examine - In groups of 3 or 4, examine the 20 images on this Google Slide.  For each image, discuss the following questions:
   1. What is being shown in the image?
   2. What aspect of HK culture is shown in the image?
   3. When did this aspect arrive in Hong Kong?
   4. How did this aspect arrive in Hong Kong?
2. Discuss - Decide upon 2-3 images that best represent your culture in Hong Kong. How would you describe your Hong Kong culture to somebody else?​

Activity 5 - How has HK's culture changed?

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Activity Tasks

1. Research - In groups, research the different cultural aspects on this timeline worksheet. Find out:
   1. What is it?
   2. When did it come to Hong Kong?
   3. Where did it come from?
   4. Where can it be found in Hong Kong?
2. Organise - Once finished, reorganise the timeline so that it is in chronological order.
3. Share - Pick the two aspects that most represent your culture in HK. Share and add them to your Padlet.

Further Reading

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STANDARD READING

1. Tsang, D. (2019). The 480 things that represent Hong Kong's culture: list unveiled after seven years' work. Retrieved 3 November 2019, from https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1534746/cantonese-opera-dim-sum-and-diwali-hong-kong-lists-its-cultural

CHALLENGING READING

1. Zimmermann, K. (2019). What Is Culture?. Retrieved 3 November 2019, from https://www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.html

HARD READING

1. Cole, N.L. (2019) Defining Culture and Why It Matters to Sociologists. Retrieved 3 November 2019, from https://www.thoughtco.com/culture-definition-4135409

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