Culture

These sites relate to the civilization, customs, artistic achievements, values, beliefs, and other products of human work and thought of a particular people, often at a particular period in history.

Sub-headings:

Criticism

Fringe Culture

General Interest

Non-scholarly discussion of modern culture.

Humor

Pop Culture

Resources in this category:

American Masters
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/

For the past twenty years, this occasional PBS series has focused on producing biographies on the lives, works and creative process of artists in the American culture. Examples include Louis Armstrong, Ernest Hemingway, Gregory Peck and George Balanchine, who are just a few of the wide-variety of artists. This site is a companion to the award-winning TV programs, and includes biographical information along with teacher plans and interactive games.

The Center for Media and Public Affairs
http://www.cmpa.com/

"The Center for Media and Public Affairs (CMPA) studies news and entertainment media using scientific content analysis. CMPA also conducts surveys and focus groups to illuminate the media's role in structuring the public agenda." Here you will find latest findings concerning the elections in Election Watch and the latest on the effects of the media and their findings.

Culture Canada
http://www.culturecanada.gc.ca/index_e.cfm

This site is the Government of Canada's "one-stop web access to government Culture, Heritage and Recreation services." The website offers a variety of information on topics such as aboriginal culture and heritage, archaeology, architecture, archives and libraries, historic sites, museums, multiculturalism, sports and recreation, among others.

Eserver.org: Accessible Writing
http://eserver.org/

This "alternative" community of hundreds of writers, artists, editors and scholars has nearly 3500 resources available for free. Contents include book-length pieces of new and classic fiction, nonfiction and poetry; essays and journals on politics, culture, and other facets of life; and multimedia and interactive elements.

Guide to Australia: Culture
http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/

This site has links to information on Australian culture in sections like Art, Film, Dance, Festivals, Food and Drink, Literature, Music, Sports, and Religion.

Japanese Table Manners
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2005.html

Learn how to eat Japanese food politely.

Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow

This anti-racism museum at Ferris State Univeristy is both a real place and an Internet museum. Its goal is to use objects of intolerance to teach tolerance and supply a place where people, from all races can talk openly and honestly about race, race relations, and racism.

Resources, Russian Studies
http://www.bucknell.edu/x983.xml

A comprehensive guide to Internet resources relating to Russia, particularly her history and culture. Includes a chronology of Russian history from 860 A.D. to the present, as well as information about Russian cuisine, religion, theater, humor, and other cultural topics.

Turkishculture.org
http://www.turkishculture.org/

This is the official website of the Turkish Cultural Foundation. It includes information on all parts of Turkish culture: music, literature, culinary arts, architecture, sports, weapons and many more through out history.

Virtual Museum of Canada
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/

This site, a partnership between CHIN and Canada's museum community, brings to the Web exhibits and information about Canada's diverse cultural heritage. See virtual exhibits, locate museums and other cultural attractions using an interactive map, and browse the image gallery. Also includes a teacher's center, games for children, and a calender of events (exhibitions, lectures, family activities, etc.) happening at museums across Canada.