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Cultural Geography
1. Foundations of Cultural Geography
2. Geographies of Language
3. Geographies of Religion
4. Geographies of Ethnicity and Race
5. Folk and Popular Culture
6. Cultural Diffusion and Globalization
7. Geographies of Identity
8. Political Geographies of Culture
9. Contemporary Applications and Issues
Folk and Popular Culture
Defining Folk Culture
Characteristics of Folk Culture
Rural Origins
Isolated Communities
Tradition and Continuity
Oral Transmission
Material Folk Culture
Folk Art
Handicrafts
Traditional Architecture
Folk Music Instruments
Non-material Folk Culture
Oral Traditions
Folklore
Folk Music
Traditional Practices
Diffusion of Folk Culture
Relocation Diffusion
Migration and Cultural Persistence
Barriers to Diffusion
Cultural Isolation
Defining Popular Culture
Characteristics of Popular Culture
Urban Origins
Global Contexts
Rapid Change
Mass Production
Role of Mass Media and Technology
Television
Radio
Internet
Social Media
Cultural Trends
Diffusion of Popular Culture
Hierarchical Diffusion
Urban Centers
Global Cities
Celebrity Influence
Brand Influence
Interaction and Conflict
Impact of Popular Culture on Folk Culture
Cultural Homogenization
Loss of Tradition
Hybridization
Cultural Adaptation
Cultural Appropriation
Definitions and Debates
Power Dynamics
Ethical Considerations
Preservation of Folk Traditions
Cultural Conservation Efforts
Museums and Cultural Centers
Festivals and Events
Government Policies
Landscapes of Folk and Popular Culture
Folk Housing and Architecture
Vernacular Building Styles
Environmental Adaptations
Regional Variations
Traditional Materials
Landscapes of Consumption
Shopping Malls
Retail Environments
Theme Parks
Branded Spaces
Placelessness and Uniform Landscapes
Standardization of Built Environments
Loss of Local Distinctiveness
Generic Landscapes
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