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Symbols represent ideas, objects, or concepts and are a fundamental part of culture. Symbols can represent countries, prestige, ideas, or gestures and range from being universally recognized to just within a local region. While some symbols have clear meanings, others can be interpreted differently or be controversial depending on context and location.
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- 1. The Components of Culture: Symbols
- 2. Definition: A symbol is anything that represents something else.
- 3. Symbols exist for countries Each of the following symbols is associated with a particular country or region of the world. Do you know what this is?
- 5. Or this?
- 6. Do you know where this is from?
- 7. Or this?
- 8. Some symbols are widely recognized
- 9. Others are common, but not global.
- 10. Do you think someone who wasnt an American would understand these?
- 11. Do you, as an American, know what these symbols represent?
- 12. Remember that the same symbol is rarely used globally. For example, an American might say that this is a symbol of prestige:
- 13. But in other parts of the world, these are also prestige symbols. How might these be signs of prestige?
- 14. Even a person can be a symbol.
- 15. Sometimes a symbol seems simple enough, such as a flag. What does this flag represent?
- 16. But even one symbol can have several different meanings. Sometimes it depends on the situation in which the symbol is used.
- 17. What do these flags symbolize?
- 18. Symbols can also be controversial.
- 19. Why might this symbol be contested around the world? What does this symbol represent?
- 20. Gestures are another type of symbol. How many gestures do you know for the following ideas? We won! Youre late! Go away. Im full.
- 21. What ideas are being communicated by these gestures? Do you think these mean the same thing in all places?
- 22. To Summarize: Symbols represent something else. A symbol can be a sign, a place, a gesture, or even a person. A symbol can be local, regional, national, or international. Each culture has its own unique symbols. Symbols are often controversial.