Cultural Anthropology – Ethnographic Film on Hopi Tribe

Which of the ethnographic films or media lessons did you enjoy the most? What aspect of culture was covered in that film? Explain. The film is Hopi: Songs of the Fourth World

https://www.kanopy.com/en/marin/video/157541

Characteristics of Culture to discuss:

-it is a powerful defining characteristic of human groups that shapes our perceptions, behaviors, and relationships

-enculturation is learning a culture, post-birth

-belief refers to the mental aspects of culture; values, norms, philosophies, worldview, knowledge

-Practice refers to behaviors and actions

Characteristics of Culture

-it is shared, groups sharing common…

-it is symbolic

-it is learned; enculturation helps set the worldview

-it is adaptable / culture changes

-it is integrated