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Nonverbal communication is important element in all cultures. Through gestures and body language, we can express ideas and feelings. As with all elements of culture though, specific forms of nonverbal communication differ among different groups. Visit http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_and_Traditional/ to sample the meanings and forms of dances in differing groups. Choose three of the groups listed on the homepage. Then link to websites dedicated to their folk or traditional forms of dance. For each, answer the following questions:
  1. Does the name of the dance itself hold any special meaning?
  2. What purposes/functions does the dance serve for members of the group?
  3. What is the history or origin of the dance?
  4. Is the dance still performed today? Is it performed at a specific time of year or under certain conditions?
  5. What symbolism and gestures do the dancers use? What ideas and feelings do they try to express?
  6. What similarities and differences among the three groups and dances do you see?
  7. Why would it be good for a social scientist studying dance forms in different cultures to keep in mind the concepts of cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, and culture shock?
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Museums Around the World (http://www.icom.org/vlmp/world.html) has a list of countries and their museums. This site allows the public to access information about different countries through these museums. Click on "South Africa" and click on the "Robben Island Museum." Explore the site and be sure to check out the panoramic view of the island. Click on "Heritage."
  1. What was the primary use of Robben Island?
  2. Who were some of the people imprisoned on the island?
  3. What else was Robben Island used for?

Click on your Back button. Then click on "Bulgaria and the National Museum of History." Click on "Virtual Tour" and then on "Hall 9."

  1. Who were the first settlers in Bulgaria?

Look at some of the artifacts in this hall.

  1. Which ones did you find the most interesting? Why?

Click on "Hall 18."

  1. What did you learn about the First Bulgarian Kingdom?

Look at some of the artifacts in this hall.

  1. Which ones did you like the most? Why?





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