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| | |  American culture: Encyclopedia II - Westernisation - Definition of the WestMain article: Western civilization
Westernisation - Territorial.
The West was originally defined as Western Europe, but most modern uses of the term refer to the societies of Western and Central Europe and their close genealogical, linguistic, and philosophical colonial descendants, typically included are those countries whose ethnic identity and dominant culture are derived from European culture.
The Western civilization can be defined as at least North-America, West and Central Europ ...
See also:Westernisation, Westernisation - Definition of the West, Westernisation - Territorial, Westernisation - Personal, Westernisation - Differences, Westernisation - Process of Westernization, Westernisation - Colonization 1492-1960s, Westernisation - Globalization 1960s-now, Westernisation - Consequences, Westernisation - America, Westernisation - The West, Westernisation - Cultural influence, Westernisation - Other Read more here: » Westernisation: Encyclopedia II - Westernisation - Definition of the West |
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| | | | American culture: Encyclopedia II - Westernisation - Process of Westernization
Westernisation - Colonization 1492-1960s.
Main article: Colonialism
From 1492 onward, European imperialism and colonialism spread gradually over the world, colonizing almost every part of the world. During this period a strong influence was exerciced on the indigineous cultures. During this period, many colonies indingenous populations have willingly or have been forced to assimilate certain elements of European culture, like the language of the European motherland or the Christian religion. In many cases the indigenous population was supp ...
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| | | | American culture: Encyclopedia II - Westernisation - Consequences
Westernisation - America.
Due to the European colonization, the American continent has gradually assimilated the European languages. In the U.S.A., Canada, Argentina and Uruguay almost the entire population has been replaced by European (and African) immigrants. In these countries there are thus almost no traces left of other cultures or languages. In countries like Mexico and Peru substantial indigenous populations were incorporated, though there remain so ...
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| | | | American culture: Encyclopedia - Alain LeRoy Locke Alain LeRoy Locke (September 13, 1886 – June 9, 1954) was an African American educator, writer, and philosopher, and is best remembered as a leader and chief interpreter of the Harlem Renaissance.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Locke graduated from Harvard University in 1907 with a degree in philosophy. He was the first black Rhodes Scholar, studying at Oxford from 1907 to 1910, and the University of Berlin from 1910 to 1911. He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Harvard in 1918. For almost forty years, until retireme ...
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| | | | American culture: Encyclopedia II - Homecoming - Other traditions
Homecoming - Parade.
Many Homecoming celebrations include a parade. The parade includes the school's marching band and different school organizations created by the classes and school organizations. In addition, the Homecoming Court takes part in the parade. The parade is often part of a series of activities scheduled for that specific day, which can also include a pep rally, bonfire and other activities for students and alumni.
See also: Homecoming, Homecoming - Background, Homecoming - The big game, Homecoming - Homecoming Queen and King, Homecoming - Other traditions, Homecoming - Parade, Homecoming - Dress-up days, Homecoming - Rallies, Homecoming - Homecoming dance, Homecoming - Smaller school homecomings, Homecoming - To continue or not? Read more here: » Homecoming: Encyclopedia II - Homecoming - Other traditions |
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