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Students will conduct research, using the text and at least two supplementary scholarly sources, then prepare a The paper should address at least seven key elements of culture, and should discuss ways the particular subject group impacts, and is impacted by contemporary American culture. The paper should also discuss the history of the subject group, their related growth trends, challenges, salad vs. soup: surviving cultural identity vs. evidence of assimilation, and distinct experiences and characteristics readily associated with the subject group. Each student must write a 5-page research paper on his/her area of concentration in his/her chosen topic. The paper must have an originality percentage of 13%, or less to receive credit. A paper with a percentage of 14 or over will earn a grade of zero. APA Format.attached below is a presentation I did in relation to my 5 page paper. This paper is on the topic of NATIVE AMERICANS. You can use the power point and also internet sources for research.

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Native Americans BY:NIKEYAIRRA HENRY Native Americans, also known as “Indians” are the indigenous peoples of the United States. HISTORY They are the people who first discovered and lived in the Americas. American Indians have developed a wide range of languages, customs, and civilizations. Language & Art Language  Native Americans speak Navajo and Cherokee.  Navajo is spoken by about 150,000 people and is the most widely used Native American Language(Warhool, 2011). Art  Native American art is expressed in many ways including beading, decorating of clothes. Mask, totem poles, paintings, drawings, rugs, carvings, and the weaving of baskets and blankets. Religion  Native Americans religion was Animistic and they believed in the great spirit called Wakan Tanka.  When a young boy come of age, he take part in a ceremony which involves fasting, self harm, and going into a trance and seeing an animal that was a spirit friend.  One of those ceremonies is the “Sun Dance’ which features a structure with a central pole signifying the sun, from which the young men hung themselves by their nipples.  Native American believed spirits caused harsh weather of the plains, as well as illness. Traditions      The Namaste – greeting mentioned in the ancient Hindu scripters. Joint Families- the concept where the entire family all live together. Fasting- Not eating which is a way to represent your sincerity and resolve or express your gratitude. Holy Cow- considered to be a Holy animal. Arranged Marriage System- Men compete in some competition to win over the bride, so she can choose her ideal husband. Tribes  There are 573 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages in the United States (Jacobs & Marella, 2017).  Each tribe has their own culture, language, and history.  Each tribe has unique traditions and distinct styles of housing, dress, and food.  Federally recognized tribes vary in population and land base, but are all considered sovereign nations and hold specific nation to nation relationship with the United States.  Examples are Blackfoot, Sioux, Cberokee, Apache, Bannock, Bella Coola, and many more. Impact  Native Americans have influenced many areas of American living,  Many of the foods we eat were first grown by Native Americans for example, potatoes, beans, corn, peanuts, pumpkins, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and much more.  Fishing is something we adopted from them however they never fished for the sport of it, they fished to survive.  Games and sports like canoeing, snowshoeing, lacrosse, and relay races were adopted from them. References  Jacobs, M. R., & Merolla, D. M. (2017). Being authentically american indian: Symbolic identity construction and social structure among urban new indians. Symbolic Interaction, 40(1), 63-82. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/symb.266  Warhol, L. (2011). Native american language education as policy-inpractice: An interpretative policy analysis of the native american languages act of 1990/1992. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 14(3), 279-299. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13670050.2010.486849
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Introduction
The shared values, assumptions, understandings, and objects that are shared by earlier
generations and passed on to upcoming generations comprise culture. It is the way of life of a
particular group of people regarding their behavior, thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, which
distinguishes the group from another (Ting & Dorjee, 2018). Culture plays an important role, as it
elicits a sense of identity among members, which makes them loyal towards one another.
Moreover, culture strengthens a social system by boosting its stability; culture is the fabric that
holds people together by providing the appropriate and acceptable standards for what people
should do. This research paper will give a detailed analysis of the elements of culture, and a review
of the Native American culture, its growth trends, the challenges it has faced as well as how the
culture has been affected by contemporary American culture.
Elements of culture
Culture is transmitted in several ways, which make up the elements of culture. Through
these elements, the assumptions, goals, shared values, as well as understandings that are common
to older generations, are transmitted or passed on to younger generations (Matsumoto & Juang,
2016). These elements include languages, values, beliefs, symbols, norms, rituals, and artifacts
(Biagetti & Lugli, 2016), among others. They are discussed as follows:
Symbols
Through symbols, societies can make sense of their immediate environment. For example,
gestures, signals, objects, words, objects, and signs provide clues, which helps the members of the
society to understand one another, and their experiences. Symbols, therefore, convey recognizable
meanings, which are shared by the community. In the contemporary world, logos are the order of

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the day, as they are used in almost every aspect. Symbols such as traffic signs are highly
significant, as they offer critical information for safety purposes. Thus, some symbols are of
material culture, as they not only function as symbols but also convey meanings that are noncultural.
Language
Language is a powerful element that members of culture use to communicate with one
another. Moreover, culture is transmitted from one generation to the next through language.
Through language, a society is distinguished from another, since it contains meaning that is
specific, unique, or particular to a certain culture. Language is ever-changing or evolving since
cultures are continually creating new ideas. However, language continues to be the core ...


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