Grounds of Culture
A Metaphorical and Heuristic Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11062071 |
|---|---|
| Authors | P K Mcclure (0000-0003-3315-7429, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 266-275 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Teaching Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0092-055X • E-ISSN: 1939-862X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0092055x231175174 |
| OpenAlex | W4380049379 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
Across courses in the social sciences, instructors confront the challenge of how to teach (theories of) culture, yet no consensus exists as to what helps students best comprehend and digest its full complexity. This article offers a metaphorical and heuristic approach to culture that is accessible, multifaceted, and reflective of a wide range of important sociological theories and concepts. Five metaphors are introduced: culture as a training ground, battleground, playground, campground, and fairgrounds. Practical applications and suggestions for organizing a course around these five metaphorical grounds are discussed and outlined
Epistemology · Heuristic · Linguistics · Metaphor · Sociology · Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Philosophy · Social and Cultural Dynamics
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |