Sociocultural+exchanges

Cultural diffusion: the process
 * Describe cultural traits in terms of language, customs, beliefs, dress, images, music, food and technology.
 * Examine the diffusion of cultural traits resulting from the international movement of workers, tourists and commodities.

Consumerism and culture


 * Describe the role of TNCs and the media in spreading consumer culture.
 * Select two different branded commodities and examine the spatial and temporal pattern of adoption on a global scale.

Sociocultural integration


 * Examine the role of diasporas in preserving culture in one country and the adoption of minority traits by host societies.
 * Examine the impact of cultural diffusion on one indigenous and remote society through the influence of international interactions.
 * Examine the ways in which international interactions may result in the homogenization and dilution of culture.
 * Define and exemplify the concept of cultural imperialism.