A special focus of this course is on culture. What follows is an outline focusing on cultural traits. In order to understand others, we must first keep in mind that every culture carries its own set of values and assumptions. The following traits about culture may aid in understanding our own culture as well as the cultures of others. Culture is shared by its members and, in effect, will often define the boundaries of the group.
Culture is transmitted from person to person, from group to group, from generation to generation.
Culture is preservable. Cultures tend to be ethnocentric, seclusive, and restrictive. This represents the official syllabus for TED 402, and is subject to change without notice to anyone but students currently enrolled in this class.