Intro Lecture 5- Settings v2

What are Settings?

• Understanding Settings:

  • Large cities contain a greater number and variety of settings.

  • Settings are not singular places but rather an array of spaces.

  • A setting is characterized by a distinctive pattern of behavior.

Characteristics of Settings

• Each city is unique due to its individual settings, shaped by three interacting factors:

  • Place: The physical location or environment.

  • People: The individuals present who engage with the environment.

  • Time: The temporal context in which activities occur.

Example: Mankato Civic Center

• Business Convention Scenario:

  • Place: Mankato Civic Center transformed for business.

  • Behavior: Formal dress, product displays, professional conversations.

  • Time: Events occur during normal business hours.

• Evening Concert Scenario:

  • Place: Civic Center bustling with concert-goers.

  • Behavior: Casual interactions as people arrive for entertainment.

  • Time: Event occurs in the evening, creating a different atmosphere.

Summary of Settings

• Cities possess a variety of settings that are dynamic, reflecting the interaction of place, people, and time.

• Each setting contributes to the unique identity of a city.