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What is culture?

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The shared practices, values, beliefs, norms, symbols, and artifacts that define a society.

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How is culture described in terms of change?

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Culture is dynamic and evolving, constantly changing and influenced by historical events and globalization.

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What does hybrid nature in culture refer to?

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It combines indigenous practices with foreign influences.

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What does mass-oriented culture thrive on?

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Mass participation and appeal to a broad audience.

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How is culture symbolic?

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It reflects societal values, norms, and collective experiences through symbols.

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What does interactive and participatory culture involve?

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Active engagement from Filipinos.

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What is material culture?

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Tangible objects created by a society, such as art that often carry symbolic meanings.

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What is non-material culture?

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Intangible elements such as values and norms that guide behavior and provide meaning to people’s lives.

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What are examples of media and entertainment in Filipino culture?

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Entertainment such as television shows and movies.

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What do festivals and celebrations showcase?

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Events such as the Sinulog that showcase Filipino creativity and heritage.

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What are social practices and norms in Filipino culture?

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Family-oriented values.

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What role does culture play in identity formation?

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It serves as a repository of shared memories and experiences, fostering a sense of national identity.

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How does culture contribute to social cohesion?

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It brings people together, creating a shared space for interaction and mutual understanding.

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What is cultural preservation?

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Safeguarding Filipino heritage while adapting to modern contexts.

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How does culture contribute economically?

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Entertainment and tourism contribute significantly to the economy.

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What does culture provide as a platform for expression?

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Avenues for creativity, social commentary, and innovation.

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What is diffusion in cultural context?

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The spread of cultural elements from other societies through trade, migration, and media.

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What is acculturation?

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Adaptation of foreign cultural elements while maintaining indigenous identity.

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What does innovation in culture refer to?

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The creation of new cultural forms, influenced by technological advances and creative reinterpretations.

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What is globalization in cultural terms?

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The interaction between local and global cultures, blending traditions and modern practices.

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What is internal development in culture?

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Changes initiated by Filipinos themselves, often as a response to societal needs or challenges.

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What is the indigenous perspective on culture?

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Emphasizes a deep connection to nature, community, and spirituality.

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What does the colonial perspective highlight?

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How colonial history has shaped Filipino identity.

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What is the globalized perspective?

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Integration of global trends between local and international cultures.

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What does pakikisama emphasize?
Getting along with others, avoiding conflict, and fostering positive relationships.
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What is hiya in Filipino culture?
Fosters humility and self-discipline, as Filipinos are often mindful of how their actions might impact their reputation or relationships.
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What does resilience refer to in Filipino culture?
The ability to endure and recover from challenges with optimism and determination.
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What does bayanihan showcase?
The spirit of communal unity and cooperation.
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What is the belief and value system in Filipino culture?
Includes religious faith, respect for elders, family-centric values, optimism, and joy.
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What is relational identity?
Places great importance on fulfilling roles and responsibilities within social groups, influenced by family or group impact.
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What is cultural hybridization?
Reflected in fiestas, which combine religious devotion and communal celebration.
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What does sense of pride refer to in Filipino culture?
Taking immense pride in national heroes and modern achievers, representing the nation's values and aspirations.
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What are basic social institutions?
Structured systems of norms and relationships that fulfill societal needs.
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What are the main social structures in Filipino society?
Family, religion, education, economy, and government.
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What is the role of family in Filipino society?
The cornerstone of society, emphasizing extended family ties, caregiving, and interdependence.
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How does religion influence Filipino culture?
It influences major life events, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
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What role does education play in Filipino culture?
A tool for upward mobility and national development.
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How is the economy shaped in the Philippines?
By industries like agriculture, services, and overseas remittances.
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What type of government does the Philippines have?
A democratic system influenced by colonial history.
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What is neoliberalism?
An economic and political ideology that promotes free markets, privatization, deregulation, and reduction of state intervention.
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What does Roland Barthes define as myth?
Stories or symbols that appear ordinary but carry ideological meanings shaped by dominant power structures.
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What does Walter Benjamin mean by aura?
The unique, original presence of an artwork that is lost when it is mass produced.
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What is Vita Activa according to Hannah Arendt?
Describes three types of human activities: labor, work, and political.
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What is simulacra according to Jean Baudrillard?
Representations or imitations of real-world objects or ideas that lose connection to reality, creating hyperreality.
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What is pastiche according to Frederic Jameson?
Imitates previous styles without satire, signifying loss of originality as art and media recycle past trends.
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What is kitsch according to Clement Greenberg?
Media that are overly sentimental and lack artistic depth.
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What is the neo-Aristotelian approach?
Evaluates media using Aristotle’s rhetorical appeals: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).
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What does narrative perspective examine?
How stories in media shape cultural understanding, reinforce values, and establish collective identities.
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What does dramatistic perspective suggest?
Human communication is symbolic and follows a structured narrative similar to drama.
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What is symbolic convergence theory perspective?
How shared narratives and symbolic language create group consciousness and collective identity among audiences.
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What does neo-Marxist perspective critique?
How media perpetuates dominant ideologies, class struggles, and power dynamics.
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What does feminist perspective explore?
Representations of gender, challenges patriarchal norms, and how media reinforces or subverts gender roles.
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What is illusion of life perspective?
How music’s tempo, rhythm, and lyrics work together to construct meaning and persuade audiences.
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What does visual perspective focus on?
The impact of visual elements such as color and camera angles shape messages and emotional responses.
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What is media-centered perspective?
How different media technologies shape messages influencing how information is received and interpreted.
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What are analytic approaches in media?
Defamiliarization, semiotics, form content and context, and encoding-decoding.
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What is defamiliarization?
The 'estrangement effect' aims to distance audiences from emotional identification and encourages critical reflection.
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What does semiotics study?
How meaning is created through signs, symbols, and codes in media and culture.
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What does form, content, and context refer to?
The medium, the actual message, and considers historical, political, and cultural backgrounds.
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What is encoding-decoding?
How audiences interpret media messages differently based on social and cultural background.

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