Acculturation
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Objective
I can compare and contrast different models of acculturation, such as assimilation, integration, separation, and marginalization, using real-world examples.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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Define acculturation in your own words, and explain how it differs from assimilation.
Describe the four main outcomes of acculturation discussed in the video (integration, separation, marginalization, and transmutation). Provide a hypothetical example of each.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe a situation where a person from one culture moves to a new country and primarily adopts the new culture's customs and language, largely abandoning their original culture. Which acculturation model does this represent? Imagine a community of immigrants who maintain their traditions and language while also participating fully in the economic and civic life of their new country. Which acculturation model best describes this situation?”
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