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    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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    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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    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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    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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