--GC Wk1 Read Textbook: "Preface", "Introduction", and Ch. 1: "Understanding Cultural Metaphors"

Textbook Guiding Prompt

• • When you are finished reading this, you should understand . . . 
    
    
    • the the overall layout and topical orientation of the book
      
      
    • and the concept  of "Cultural Metaphor" and its application in Understanding Global Cultures
      
      
      • Pay attention to the basic "dimensions" of the Cultural Metaphors, what they are and how they define the structure of each of the chapters
        
        
      • and how the Cultural Metaphors are constructed
        
        
    • For a good example in the slide decks see --GC Wk8 View Slides: "Metaphorical Analysis: Italy as a Case Study I: Introduction"