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| when members of an ethnic group are absorbed into the dominant culture and their culture gradually dissappears in the process; two types: cultural assimilation and structural assimilation. |
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| when individuals adapt effectively to the mainstream culture; to adapt w/out giving up one's first culture; it is an 'additive' process. |
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| process through which individuals learn the patterns of their own culture. |
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| happens when members of the mainstream culture change in adapting to a minority culture; a mutual process whereby members of both dominant and minority culture adapt and change. |
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| coexistence of multicultural traditions within a single society; members of diverse cultural groups have equal opportunities for success, where cultural similarities and differences are valued. |
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| being able to function successfully in two cultures |
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| Stages of Experiencing or learning to function in a different culture |
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1. euphoria (aka "honeymoon" period)
2. culture shock
3. adaptation to the new culture |
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| Examples of "culturally supported traits" can impact educational process |
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1. cooperation vs. competition
2. use of language
3. verbal v. nonverbal communication
4. role of silence
5. discourse styles
6. oral v. written language |
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