World Cultures Assignment
1. Choose ONE of the following A, B, C or D option to complete your assignment:
A. Ethnography Paper
B. Film Analysis Paper
C. Photo Essay Paper
D. ECP Paper (English Conversation Partner; minimum 4 hours; deadline to rsvp via CCR is Feb. 24)
2. Choose a team of 3 members. If you chose “D”, you are working on your own.
3. Write a research paper for your chosen option. Adhere to the following requirements:
Length: 1 000 words minimum; 1 500 words, double-spaced, 12 font, APA@conestoga formatted paper with introductory, body and concluding paragraphs.
Avoid long, blocked quotes. You are expected to apply your paraphrasing skills, remembering to include in-text citations for these as well.
Even if you paraphrase, you must cite. In-text citations and a Reference page are BOTH required in order to comply with our Colleges’ Academic Integrity Policy.
Failure to include APA in-text citations AND a reference page for this assignment is plagiarism. As well, failure to acknowledge another’s borrowed idea(s) – either quoted or paraphrased is plagiarism. A 0 grade will be given if this paper is plagiarized.
Keep your paragraphs to about 15-20 sentences and well-balanced. And, aim for clear thoughts, grammar and mechanics. See me by appointment and or the Learning Commons if you require writing assistance.
Include a proper APA formatted title page, sub-headers, and page numbers.
As well, your APA research paper must contain varied, (i.e. combination of books, periodicals, journal articles, online sources from .org or .gov. vs .com sites) They must be in depth sources vice simply “homepage” content and be in keeping with the standard of post-secondary level research, meaning use the LRC databases, do not use Wikipedia or all internet sites.
You are required to use a minimum of 8 varied sources for your assignment in addition to your course readings or notes. Varied sourcing means not all the same type of source. For example, you can access GlobalEDGE, database, (i.e. Ebscohost, ERIC,GALE, etc.) for scholarly sources. Statistics Canada, National Film of Canada, and CBC, BBC, as well as cultureunplugged.com for documentaries.
Above all, be sure to have credible and recent (post the year 2000) sources. Internet sources should not be all .com type; rather, .edu or .org are preferred. Also, avoid sources with no date and no author; they detract from the credibility of your sourcing.
Include multiple sourcing (rather than just one reference) within major sections of your assignment. For example, “Cultural Components”, meaning cultural beliefs, values, and customs will not come from 1 source, such as CIA Factbook or Kwintessential. Find the facts in more than one place and document them as follows: (Ferraro 2010; Hall 2011). Here, there are 2 sources – 1 by Ferraro and 1 by Hall on cultural customs for instance. Each source had the same fact but was found in more than one document.
Late submissions will received a 10% deduction for each calendar day the assignment is late up to a maximum of 3 days late (minus 30%). After 3 calendar days, the assignment will be recorded as a 0 grade.
Check the rubric and Turnitin report before submitting your final draft.
4. Adhere to your chosen option specific requirements below:
A. Mini-Ethnography Team Paper
Choose 1 country from the following to write your ethnography:
-Beijing, China; Milan, Italy; Accra, Ghana; Bangalore, India; Caracas, Venezuela
Answer the following questions related to the your city and country (1000 to 1500 words):
What are 3 key considerations a traveller or worker needs to be aware of or adapt to when he/she is in this area of the world and city in particular?
Based on your findings, discuss 4 main cultural similarities and differences to that of Canada as one travels or works in this part of the world.
Suggest unique ways on how one might demonstrate heightened CQ while there.
Remember, that you must still include other research in this film write-up. A minimum of 8 sources (not including the above sources/cites) must be used for this option as well (See Paper Requirements section above)
B. Film Team Analysis:
Watch one the following:
-The Way (Netflix);
-Searching for Sugarman (Netflix);
-On the Way to School (Netflix);
-The Stoning of Soraya M; (YouTube)
-Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Netflix);
-Divorce Iranian Style (topdocumentaryfilms);
-The Cost of Coke (topdocumentaryfilms);
-The True Story of Che Guevara topdocumentaryfilms);
-Europe or Die ( HYPERLINK “https://www.filmsforaction/walloffilms” www.filmsforaction/walloffilms);
-Brazil: An inconvenient history (topdocumentaryfilms);
-Banaz: A love story (topdocumentaryfilms);
-Hundred Foot Journey (Netflix or any other method of viewing);
-Afghan Star (topdocumentaryfilms)
Answer the following for the above listed film:
Summarize the film (approx. 400 words).
Referencing the film, demonstrate your knowledge of at least 2 World Cultures course lessons from of the following (approx. 600 to 1100 words):
conceptualization v. perception
ethnocentrism and relativism
unconscious bias (i.e. staircase model);
emic and etic perspectives
value contrasts (i.e. see Hofstede’s Value Dimension Model or Hall’s Low/High Context Culture Model)
CQ
globalization’s effects on culture
challenges of maintaining and building equity
human rights issues and violations.
Remember, that you must still include other research in this film write-up. A minimum of 8 sources (not including the above sources/cites) must be used for this option as well (See Paper Requirements section above)
C. Photo Team Essay:
In an innovative way – that being illustrated through your own, original 5 photographs organized in a Powerpoint slideshow – demonstrate your understanding of world cultures course lessons to date. You will need access to Microsoft Powerpoint and a (preferably) digital camera for this assignment. For this option, you will spend time observing the world cultures around you, taking them in while reflecting on how they connect to at least 5 of 6 separate course lessons from the following:
conceptualizing and perceiving cultures
ways of dealing with diversity
assessing population and its impact on world cultures
globalization’s effect on world cultures
global inequality
international human rights
[I will not accept non-original photos such as clip art, magazine images or any other images taken from the internet.]
You will need to email me for a photo waiver if capturing a close up of another person(s).
Upload these images to a Microsoft Powerpoint (1 photo per slide). Provide a creative title for each photo.
Then, complete the following:
Describe what the photo means to you.
Discuss how a course lesson (see above) connects to your photo. Choose a separate lesson for each photo.
What message would you want the photo do you want to inform your audience about regarding the significance of the photo and world cultures.
Place your written text in the Notes section of each slide.
Remember, that you must still include other research in this photo essay write-up. A minimum of 8 sources must be used for this option as well (See Paper Requirements section above).
D English Conversation Partner (ECP):
To complete this option, you will need to complete the ECP application process at myConestoga.
Do a bit of homework on the person’s (your “match’s”) country of origin and values before meeting with him/her.
Good things to read up on and prior to your first meeting might be communication styles, greetings, and etiquette, values, food and music. Helpful sources include: Moran’s “Managing Cultural Differences, 9th Edition” (available online through the LRC) and GlobalEDGE.
Names in the write-up should be changed to ensure anonymity.
You will need to submit a copy of your meeting log with your paper. Submit it as one file and black out the name of your “match”. Do not submit it as 2 files.
Refer to the following to write your ECP paper option:
Write about 2 historical facts about the country that may have directly or indirectly impacted the individual’s cultural identity. They should be ones you would feel comfortable talking with you partner about.
Research the individual’s cultural background and lifestyle (i.e. ethnicity, major beliefs, values, paradoxes, customs, norms, etiquette, etc.). Write about the person’s cultures – what you have researched and what he/she communicated to you.
Research similar migrants’ experiences and discuss, respectfully and openly, these experiences with your partner. What were common and differing experiences with what you read and what your partner experienced?
Ethnocentric and cultural relativistic thinking are quite normal in these situations, so discuss if your partner and you experienced these types of thinking? Explain.
