Lecture №1 Introduction to Cultural studies

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Question for discussion: 1. Term and etymology of Culture; 2. Culture and Civilization; 3. Cultural “Hegemony”

Question for discussion:

1. Term and etymology of Culture;
2. Culture and

Civilization;
3. Cultural “Hegemony”
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1. Etymology of Culture culture from Latin - cultivation, later –

1. Etymology of Culture

culture from Latin - cultivation, later –

education and development.
Until XIX century term of Culture used simply just developments of agriculture and technics.
After XIX c. term Culture used widely and started like modern day meaning.
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Definition of Culture Culture studies patterns of cultural development, the principles

Definition of Culture

Culture studies patterns of cultural development, the principles

and functioning of society, the problems of relation, cultures different eras and peoples, culture and civilization.
Synonym of Culture: norms, tradition, spiritual values.
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Periods and evolution of Cultural thoughts: The ancient oriental period; The

Periods and evolution of Cultural thoughts:
The ancient oriental period;
The ancient Greece

and Rome;
East and West Medieval;
The Renaissance;
The New Age;
German classical thoughts;
The 19th century foundation of Cultural studies as a science
Modern day thoughts.
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English philosopher Thomas Hobbes XVII century who expressed the idea that

English philosopher Thomas Hobbes

XVII century who expressed the idea

that a person can be in two states:
1) natural - which is the lower stage of its development;
2) cultural - which they considered as a higher level human development because it is creatively productive.
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German enlightener Johann Herder The doctrine of culture was developed at

German enlightener Johann Herder

The doctrine of culture was developed at

the XVIII-XIX centuries.
Thinker considered culture from a historical perspective.
The development of culture define content and meaning of the historical process.
Basis of culture Spiritual values and virtues of humanity.
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What are the relation between: Culture Madinet (Kaz.) Political science?

What are the relation between: Culture Madinet (Kaz.) Political science?

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Culture – Madinet – Political science: Culture is Latin words directly

Culture – Madinet – Political science:

Culture is Latin words directly mean

– cultivation;
Madinet – from Arabic (Madina) words mean City.
Political science – from Greek word means City.
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2. What are differences between Culture and Civilization?

2. What are differences between Culture and Civilization?

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Culture related with internal human spiritual life (Cul. Power); Civilization –

Culture related with internal human spiritual life (Cul. Power); Civilization

– external or outside creation of mankind (Mayan civ.)
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What are differences between culture and nature:

What are differences between culture and nature:

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Culture is everything which created or improved by human influences.

Culture is everything which created or improved by human influences.

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Agricultural cultivation of nature

Agricultural cultivation of nature

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Example for simple cultural process. Fashion, Architectural culture Physical Culturist.

Example for simple cultural process. Fashion, Architectural culture Physical Culturist.

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Highest level concept of culture – spiritual developments. Which are mostly

Highest level concept of culture – spiritual developments. Which are mostly related

with values, beliefs and intellectual life of human.
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Existentialism is a branch of modern ph-y, the main subject of

Existentialism is a branch of modern ph-y, the main subject of study of which

has become man, his problems, difficulties, existence in the world around him.
Questioning our life? 
Eternal question WHY...?
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The main categories of existentialism Meaning of live; Choice; Responsibility; Freedom; Happiness etc.

The main categories of existentialism

Meaning of live;
Choice;
Responsibility;
Freedom;
Happiness etc.

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Daniel Kahneman Essay for reading and discussion (4-5 pages): Prize motivation:

Daniel Kahneman
Essay for reading and discussion (4-5 pages):
Prize motivation: "for having

integrated insights from psychological research into economic science, especially concerning human judgment and decision-making under uncertainty.“
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Daniel Kahneman Essay for reading and discussion (4-5 pages): Prize motivation:

Daniel Kahneman
Essay for reading and discussion (4-5 pages):
Prize motivation: "for having

integrated insights from psychological research into economic science, especially concerning human judgment and decision-making under uncertainty.“
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Human life depends from his decision-making. Social process consist of Individual

Human life depends from his decision-making.
Social process consist of Individual Intellect

and Culture. Human could more correct or objective choice through Cultural developments.
Humanity have chose:
How to think;
How to act;
How to live etc.
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№1 Seminar: 1. Compare: Culture and civilization? 2. Interpretation: Antonio Grams–

№1 Seminar:

1. Compare: Culture and civilization?
2. Interpretation: Antonio Grams– Cultural hegemony ?
3. Analyze:

How is possible of Cultural hegemony of Kazakhstan?
Essay: (1-2 pages in copybook) Ermek Tursynov: “Speech at National Council (Ulttyk Kenes) about Culture”
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One of the main role of Modern Ph-y Orientation function: Existentialism

One of the main role of Modern Ph-y Orientation function:

Existentialism –

Logotherapy: helping to solve ontological question (responsibility, freedom, spirit);
Socialization – Kaizen: one of the best management planning for self realization in capitalist society.

civilization