Metaphors for Culture
Culture can be a very difficult term/idea to explain, even for native speakers. Today we’ll talk about the use of metaphors to explain difficult ideas.
The iceberg idea
So, what exactly is “culture”?
Some say that culture is an iceberg. What do you think this means?
Note: Culture is an iceberg is a metaphor that some people use to explain the concept of culture.
Here are a few more metaphors: Onion, Flower, House, Building, Excavation Site, Box of Chocolates, etc.
The iceberg idea
So, what exactly is “culture”?
Some say that culture is an iceberg. What do you think this means?
Note: Culture is an iceberg is a metaphor that some people use to explain the concept of culture.
Here are a few more metaphors: Onion, Flower, House, Building, Excavation Site, Box of Chocolates, etc.
Reflection Assignment:
Now write your own metaphor for culture on your website.
Writing about Culture:
You’ve looked at different definitions for culture and thought about different ways to talk about culture. Now it’s time to put your own ideas together. Imagine that you’ve been asked to explain “What is Culture?” to a group of high school students. What would you tell them? How would you get them to understand this difficult concept? Write a paragraph below that summarizes your ideas.
Now write your own metaphor for culture on your website.
Writing about Culture:
You’ve looked at different definitions for culture and thought about different ways to talk about culture. Now it’s time to put your own ideas together. Imagine that you’ve been asked to explain “What is Culture?” to a group of high school students. What would you tell them? How would you get them to understand this difficult concept? Write a paragraph below that summarizes your ideas.