Anthropological Foundation of Educ. - 2510 Words

ANTHROPOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION Anthropology * derived from the Greek words anthropus meaning â€Å"man†, â€Å"human† and logus, meaning study * the study of mankind * the science that treats of the origin, development (physical, intellectual, moral, etc.) and especially the cultural development, customs, beliefs, etc, of man. * the science of man and his work (Herskovitz) * the scientific study of physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of human beings since their appearance on earth. (Jacobs and Stem) * the study of humankind, everywhere, throughout time, seeks to produce useful generalization about people and their behavior and to arrive at the fullest possible understanding of human diversity†¦show more content†¦* non-material – refers to what is symbolic or intangibles such as sentiments, folkways, mores, system of beliefs and knowledge. ï‚ §Ã¯â‚¬  Folkways – traditional ways of doing things in a certain culture e.g. pamamanhikan ï‚ §Ã¯â‚¬  Mores – heavily sanctioned folkways for group survival and are accepted without question as they embody moral views of the group e.g. the ulog of the igorot. ï‚ §Ã¯â‚¬  custom – a habitual practice, e.g. kissing the hands of the elders. ï‚ §Ã¯â‚¬  Beliefs – part of non-material culture, e.g. the belief of the enkantos Characteristics of Culture * only human society possesses culture * human cultures vary considerably although they resemble each other in some respect * culture tends to persist once learned and accepted * culture changes gradually and continuously * culture exists in the minds of men who learned from previous generations and who use it to guide their conduct with others. * there is a tendency to borrow from other cultures * members of a culture may behave differently as in the case of those who belong to sub-cultures * no person can escape entirely from his culture Another Set of Characteristics * concerned with actions, ideas, and artifacts which individuals learn, share, and value; others call this organized group behavior an institution. * may be regarded as a historical phenomenon, originating through innovation and spread by diffusion * may be regarded as aShow MoreRelatedGoogle Organizational Culture9872 Words   |  40 Pages99-112, 2010 ISSN 1549-3652  © 2010 Science Publications Cultural Issues in the Business World: An Anthropological Perspective Michael P. Lillis and Robert Guang Tian Department of Business, Medaille College, New York Abstract: The significance of cultural influence on business has been widely recognized in both academic and business circles. A number of authors suggest that an anthropological approach is the most appropriate way to study cultural factors and assess their impact on an organizational