Ask and you shall receive. With such a broad and general topic, I decided to take Google's first returned site on 'elements of culture' without quotes:
The major elements of culture are symbols, language, norms, values, and artifacts. Language makes effective social interaction possible and influences how people conceive of concepts and objects. Major values that distinguish the United States include individualism, competition, and a commitment to the work ethic.
From the University of Minnesota library:
http://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/3-2-the-elements-of-culture/
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