MLO 4: Secondary Culture
4.1 Students describe concepts of culture and use that understanding in their comparison of Hispanic cultures with a second culture other than those.
4.2 Students will analyze and make connections between the perspectives, ways of thinking, behavioral practices, and cultural products of a second culture other than Hispanic cultures.
Courses Taken:
MLO 4 Narrative:
4.1 I have always been fascinated with world cultures, and the secondary culture requirement was an excellent way to get exposed to more perspectives of the world. I took a course on Japanese Visual Culture and Media, and this course not only went over the art found throughout the history of Japan but also the history that inspired the artwork and media. We started off reviewing the works of the native inhabitants of Japan and looking at the statues and wicker baskets and pottery. Although the designs and significance are very different than in the Americas, it was interesting to see the same general idea and functions of tools develop without connections between the two worlds. As we went further in history, we learned about the migrations of people throughout Japan and the history of Samurais and the purpose they serve. Much like almost everywhere else in the world Japan shifted through their land battles and shifts to different forms of government. Although culture was always evolving, it wasn’t until the doors were open to the outside world that the culture of modern Japan we see today solidified. Perspectives switched to a more educational/occupational success driven society and the practices followed tradition but also brought in capitalistic fanships and all this is reflected in the products many people tend to receive from Japan.
4.2 I was fortunate enough to travel to Tokyo, Japan less than a year before I took this course and the experience was very eye opening. I saw lots of tourist locations but was extremely fascinated by the technology based society that was so overwhelming to the outsider but functional and unique. I saw the bright colors that reminded me a lot of the colors found within many Mexican markets, but I also could spot the difference between cultural practices. There were plenty of street food vendors throughout Japan and this was also very similar to many of the Hispanic cultures I was exposed to. I later learned that many of my thought processes were overgeneralized as I completed a research paper on the culture of Tokyo and the history of the attractions within the city. I learned about the big movements to modernize Japan and spike tourism, but I also learned about religion and the prevalence of Shinto shrines throughout the city. The Japanese visual and media course greatly benefited my understanding of Japanese history and culture and put research to my experience in Japan.
4.2 Students will analyze and make connections between the perspectives, ways of thinking, behavioral practices, and cultural products of a second culture other than Hispanic cultures.
Courses Taken:
MLO 4 Narrative:
4.1 I have always been fascinated with world cultures, and the secondary culture requirement was an excellent way to get exposed to more perspectives of the world. I took a course on Japanese Visual Culture and Media, and this course not only went over the art found throughout the history of Japan but also the history that inspired the artwork and media. We started off reviewing the works of the native inhabitants of Japan and looking at the statues and wicker baskets and pottery. Although the designs and significance are very different than in the Americas, it was interesting to see the same general idea and functions of tools develop without connections between the two worlds. As we went further in history, we learned about the migrations of people throughout Japan and the history of Samurais and the purpose they serve. Much like almost everywhere else in the world Japan shifted through their land battles and shifts to different forms of government. Although culture was always evolving, it wasn’t until the doors were open to the outside world that the culture of modern Japan we see today solidified. Perspectives switched to a more educational/occupational success driven society and the practices followed tradition but also brought in capitalistic fanships and all this is reflected in the products many people tend to receive from Japan.
4.2 I was fortunate enough to travel to Tokyo, Japan less than a year before I took this course and the experience was very eye opening. I saw lots of tourist locations but was extremely fascinated by the technology based society that was so overwhelming to the outsider but functional and unique. I saw the bright colors that reminded me a lot of the colors found within many Mexican markets, but I also could spot the difference between cultural practices. There were plenty of street food vendors throughout Japan and this was also very similar to many of the Hispanic cultures I was exposed to. I later learned that many of my thought processes were overgeneralized as I completed a research paper on the culture of Tokyo and the history of the attractions within the city. I learned about the big movements to modernize Japan and spike tourism, but I also learned about religion and the prevalence of Shinto shrines throughout the city. The Japanese visual and media course greatly benefited my understanding of Japanese history and culture and put research to my experience in Japan.