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Cultural and Contextual Aspects

This document provides a list of cultural and contextual aspects that are important to explore when analyzing a text. It includes time period, place, language, sociological concerns, art/music/theater, economy, government, religion, literature and literacy, philosophy, gender roles, and customs/pastimes. The list is meant to guide readers in investigating questions that arise about the cultural context, with the understanding that it is not comprehensive.

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Cultural and Contextual Aspects

This document provides a list of cultural and contextual aspects that are important to explore when analyzing a text. It includes time period, place, language, sociological concerns, art/music/theater, economy, government, religion, literature and literacy, philosophy, gender roles, and customs/pastimes. The list is meant to guide readers in investigating questions that arise about the cultural context, with the understanding that it is not comprehensive.

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What Kinds of Cultural and Contextual Aspects

are Important to Explore?


The list below is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive. As an active, thinking reader,
you may find yourself with cultural or contextual considerations that you want to
investigate -- and add to this list. Pay attention to the questions that arise when you
read, and use this list as a guide or starting point only.
Time period
o Year
o Season
o Historical Chronology
Place
o Continent
o Country
o Rural or Urban
o Borders
Language
o Roots
o Translations
o Communication w/others
o Limitations
o Assimilate or isolate?
Sociologic Concerns
o Families
o Communities
o School/Education
o Class Structure
Art/Music/Theater
o Influences
o Value/Importance
o Accessibility
o Style
o Artistic "voices"
Economy
o Monetary units
o Occupations
o Training & Opportunity
o Precedent & Antecedent
Government
o Type

o Effect
o Power
o Evolution/Revolution?
Religion
o Conflicts
o Influences
o Identity & effects
o Significance
Literature & Literacy
o Printed material
o Accessibility
o Purpose(s)
o Genre(s)
o Commonalities & Deviations
o Other authors
Philosophy
o Significance
o Influence
o Leaders
Gender Roles
o Assigned
o Accepted
Customs/Pastimes
o Leisure
o Travel
o Transportation
o Common or regional
o Sports & games
o Gatherings
o Friendships
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