Category: Cultural Studies

A first step in this project is to write a proposal for your book. Utilize the knowledge gained throughout this course to conceptualize a book intended for children between the ages of 3-8 (you should narrow the age range per your preference). The topic of the book must be related to course content and should be specific. Do some of your own research (go to a library, conduct internet searches, talk to children you may know).
Write a 1-page (250 words minimum) proposal that describes the general idea of your book. Do you have a tentative title? Who is your target audience? How will your book be illustrated?
Van Ausdale, D., & Feagin, J. R. (2001). The first R: How children learn race and racism. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Chapter 1-8. (This book is a required text for the course.)
Iruka, I. U., Curenton, S. M., Durden, T. R., & Escayg, K. (2020). Don’t look away: Embracing anti-bias classrooms. Gryphon House.
Chapter 6.
Derman-Sparks, L., Edwards, J. O., & Goins, C. M. (2020). Anti-bias education for young children & ourselves (2nd ed.). National Association for the Education of Young Children. Chapter 4.
https://theconversation.com/what-i-learned-when-i-recreated-the-famous-doll-test-that-looked-at-how-black-kids-see-race-153780
https://www.theroot.com/the-doll-test-for-racial-self-hate-did-it-ever-make-se-1790875716
Iruka, I. U., Curenton, S. M., Durden, T. R., & Escayg, K. (2020). Don’t look away: Embracing anti-bias classrooms. Gryphon House.
Chapters 1 & 2.

Please find Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Ted Talk, The Danger of a Single Story,”
Write a full 1-page reflection paper on:
1) How have you been placed in a narrow box by others at some point in your life;
2) And how you intend to shatter that mold.
3) How you what you learned from this Ted Talk relates to our discussion about Ethnocentrism and what you learned from Dr. Sbenaty and the CNN documentary, Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door.
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12 font, Times New Roman, Standard Margins, Double spacing, Only your name in the header.

COUNTRY; THAILAND
1. Codes of cultural behavior
Based on research, provide information on cultural Dos and Don’ts for tourists of your chosen country. Analyze at least 5 Dos and 5 Don’ts which document the codes of cultural behavior in the country that will assist tourists in avoiding conflict with the cultural values of the hosts. Discuss (not just list) the Dos and Don’ts as a major component of this assignment. After each of the Dos and Don’ts provide the reference cited. The references may appear by title only, in parentheses, after each listing.
2. Reflections of Dos and Don’ts
Provide a brief reflection on your choices of Dos and Don’ts. Why did you choose these cultural behaviors? How are they different or similar to your cultural norms and values?
3. For information that are sourced, provide references cited in parentheses by title only, immediately after the information presented. For example: (CountryWatch)
4. Feel free to be creative, include images, links, etc. for your posting to be engaging!
5. Minimum 750 words
*If you do not submit your work on time, peer reviews will not be assigned automatically by Canvas.
Rubric
Portfolio Grading Guidelines
Portfolio Grading Guidelines
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Clarity of Content
5 ptsRole Model
Professional caliber presentation.
4 ptsGood Work
Strong organization with good flow of content.
3 ptsMet Requirements
Reasonable organization and clarity of materials.
2 ptsMinimum Effort
Overall, sloppy and poorly arranged.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFull Responses to the Assignment Task
3 ptsRole Model
Extremely focused and creative responses.
2.5 ptsGood Work
Focused responses that fully address the questions.
2 ptsMet Requirements
Responses mostly focused; not always.
1.5 ptsMinimum Effort
Many responses “off-task” and tangential to the actual questions.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference to Readings & Research Materials as Applicable
5 ptsRole Model
Extraordinary application of material from the learning modules and extra research from outside sources.
4 ptsGood Work
Considerable reference to the module materials or utilizes outside sources in meaningful ways.
3 ptsMet Requirements
Some reference to module materials or outside sources, but not extensive.
0 ptsMinimum Effort
No reference to the reading assignments or outside sources.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity
5 ptsRole Model
Profoundly moving creative responses to the tasks.
4 ptsGood Work
Creative and innovative responses to the tasks.
3 ptsMet Requirements
Some evidence of creative reflection.
0 ptsMinimum Effort
No evidence of creative reflection.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWithin Guideline Length
2 ptsRole Model
Comprehensive final product, within the guidelines for length.
1.5 ptsGood Work
Solid treatment of the material, within the guidelines for length.
1 ptsMet Requirement
Not quite long enough or just a little too long.
0.5 ptsMinimum Effort
Much too short or much too long.
2 pts
Total Points: 20

Please write in tone of college student .
For this assignment, choose an elementary school textbook to review and evaluate. You should utilize your learning of bias in child development research and the history of (and current) institutional racism in elementary schools as a lens through which to review the text (SLO 2 and SLO 8). Then write a critique in the style of a book review that discusses the extent to which one marginalized group (e.g., African American, Native American) culture, experiences, history, values, etc. are present or absent in the text. This enables you to discuss the contributions to US society of at least one group that has experienced racism and how these contributions compare with or relate to the contributions made by other groups (SLO 7).
The assignment will be evaluated based upon:
Detailed review and evaluation of the chosen text
Ability to critique text utilizing evidence and clear background knowledge
Critique shows ability to write effectively for given purpose.
Your textbook critique should be a minimum of 4 pages (1000 words) in length.
Where do I find a textbook?
For your upcoming textbook critique, you are welcome to find a textbook to use on your own (feel like paying your former elementary school teachers a visit?) or you can try this link: http://textbooks.wmisd.org/getacopy.html
This information was provided by our subject librarian:
“In lieu of physical textbooks, I recommended some other sources to your student, starting with the education resources offered through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL): https://mel.org/libraries/school. For example, there’s the eBook K-8 Collection in which students could search for books on racism, prejudice, social justice, etc.
There are also many repositories for OER (Open Educational Sources). Though OER textbooks tend to be more for high school and college-aged students, there may be books written for younger readers. See https://libguides.cmich.edu/OER/finding for links to some of those repositories.”

COUNTRY; THAILAND
1. Codes of cultural behavior
Based on research, provide information on cultural Dos and Don’ts for tourists of your chosen country. Analyze at least 5 Dos and 5 Don’ts which document the codes of cultural behavior in the country that will assist tourists in avoiding conflict with the cultural values of the hosts. Discuss (not just list) the Dos and Don’ts as a major component of this assignment. After each of the Dos and Don’ts provide the reference cited. The references may appear by title only, in parentheses, after each listing.
2. Reflections of Dos and Don’ts
Provide a brief reflection on your choices of Dos and Don’ts. Why did you choose these cultural behaviors? How are they different or similar to your cultural norms and values?
3. For information that are sourced, provide references cited in parentheses by title only, immediately after the information presented. For example: (CountryWatch)
4. Feel free to be creative, include images, links, etc. for your posting to be engaging!
5. Minimum 750 words
*If you do not submit your work on time, peer reviews will not be assigned automatically by Canvas.
Rubric
Portfolio Grading Guidelines
Portfolio Grading Guidelines
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Clarity of Content
5 ptsRole Model
Professional caliber presentation.
4 ptsGood Work
Strong organization with good flow of content.
3 ptsMet Requirements
Reasonable organization and clarity of materials.
2 ptsMinimum Effort
Overall, sloppy and poorly arranged.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFull Responses to the Assignment Task
3 ptsRole Model
Extremely focused and creative responses.
2.5 ptsGood Work
Focused responses that fully address the questions.
2 ptsMet Requirements
Responses mostly focused; not always.
1.5 ptsMinimum Effort
Many responses “off-task” and tangential to the actual questions.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference to Readings & Research Materials as Applicable
5 ptsRole Model
Extraordinary application of material from the learning modules and extra research from outside sources.
4 ptsGood Work
Considerable reference to the module materials or utilizes outside sources in meaningful ways.
3 ptsMet Requirements
Some reference to module materials or outside sources, but not extensive.
0 ptsMinimum Effort
No reference to the reading assignments or outside sources.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreativity
5 ptsRole Model
Profoundly moving creative responses to the tasks.
4 ptsGood Work
Creative and innovative responses to the tasks.
3 ptsMet Requirements
Some evidence of creative reflection.
0 ptsMinimum Effort
No evidence of creative reflection.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWithin Guideline Length
2 ptsRole Model
Comprehensive final product, within the guidelines for length.
1.5 ptsGood Work
Solid treatment of the material, within the guidelines for length.
1 ptsMet Requirement
Not quite long enough or just a little too long.
0.5 ptsMinimum Effort
Much too short or much too long.
2 pts
Total Points: 20

Please write in tone of college student .
For this assignment, choose an elementary school textbook to review and evaluate. You should utilize your learning of bias in child development research and the history of (and current) institutional racism in elementary schools as a lens through which to review the text (SLO 2 and SLO 8). Then write a critique in the style of a book review that discusses the extent to which one marginalized group (e.g., African American, Native American) culture, experiences, history, values, etc. are present or absent in the text. This enables you to discuss the contributions to US society of at least one group that has experienced racism and how these contributions compare with or relate to the contributions made by other groups (SLO 7).
The assignment will be evaluated based upon:
Detailed review and evaluation of the chosen text
Ability to critique text utilizing evidence and clear background knowledge
Critique shows ability to write effectively for given purpose.
Your textbook critique should be a minimum of 4 pages (1000 words) in length.
Where do I find a textbook?
For your upcoming textbook critique, you are welcome to find a textbook to use on your own (feel like paying your former elementary school teachers a visit?) or you can try this link: http://textbooks.wmisd.org/getacopy.html
This information was provided by our subject librarian:
“In lieu of physical textbooks, I recommended some other sources to your student, starting with the education resources offered through the Michigan eLibrary (MeL): https://mel.org/libraries/school. For example, there’s the eBook K-8 Collection in which students could search for books on racism, prejudice, social justice, etc.
There are also many repositories for OER (Open Educational Sources). Though OER textbooks tend to be more for high school and college-aged students, there may be books written for younger readers. See https://libguides.cmich.edu/OER/finding for links to some of those repositories.”

This is my Black Popular Cultures class–
A note on papers: Make sure you proofread your papers and provide appropriate citations when referencing readings from our class. Papers will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
outstanding analysis; solid examples and reasons provided to support views; clearly written.
fulfilled the assignment adequately; few if any grammatical problems or unclear sentences. C: fulfilled the assignment but either the analysis is insufficient or superficial and/or there were a number grammatical mistakes.
the assignment was not adequately fulfilled and/or there were a substantial number of grammatical errors; awkward and confusing sentences.
the assignment was not turned in within two weeks of the due date, or was not completed according to the criteria listed above.
Papers must include a title, your name, the course name and page numbers.
You must avoid –at all costs –direct quotations in your papers. Please paraphrase and cite only from course materials. For citation style, see the AAA style guide uploaded on the course content page of this course’s website.
There are three (3) film reaction papers (2-3 pages, 12 pt, double-spaced) assigned throughout the course out of the assigned films/documentaries in the Modules. One out of these three film reaction papers will be your GL film reaction paper. The GL film (Global Learning film) will be identified within the syllabus and Modules. Students can choose any of the required films in the course on which to write a reaction paper. It is recommended that students select a film that is relevant to the recent Module readings covered. The format of the film reaction papers will be posted under class resources.
The goal of these response papers is for you to identify the film’s theme(s), explore your personal reaction to the material presented, and make connections to class readings and discussions. Please do not summarize the film in your film reaction paper. Prior to viewing the film, you will be given questions to consider that are meant to stimulate active engagement. The following are suggested formats for these response papers:
Write a letter to the filmmaker or one of the persons who appears in the documentary conveying your response to the piece and posing any questions you have about the work or their participation in it.
Write a letter to a classmate who missed out on the readings that week, your mother, boss, etc. explaining what the film was about.
Create a dialogue between persons or characters who appear in the piece, an author we’ve read and the filmmaker, yourself and anyone in the film, etc.
Identify the key argument that the filmmaker is making and support or refute it

Stage 3 – Comparison Paper
In stage 3, you will write a 1000-1250 word reflective paper to compare your autobiographical story of technology to the biographical information about technology you learned from the person you interviewed.
Be sure to include the following in your paper:
An introduction the describes the generational and demographical differences between you and the person you interviewed.
Select one of your experiences with technology and one of your interviewees experiences that resemble the experiences in the assigned chapters from The Inner Life of Devices for week 8, or any of the other chapters in that book. Identify which chapter from the book you are using and describe similarities and differences between your experience and your interviewee’s.
Select one of your experiences with technology and one of your interviewees experiences that resemble the experiences in the assigned chapters from From Curlers to Chainsaws for week 8, or any chapters from that book. Identify which chapter from the book you are using and compare how technology informed your and your interviewee’s generational (Gen X, Gen Z, Boomer etc.), regional, gender, racial, religious, ethnic, familial, class or cultural identity.
In your comparisons for #1 and #2, be sure to identify a specific technology and cover any positive or negative impacts of the technology.
Note: The experiences you choose for this paper do not necessarily have to appear in your work from stage 1 and stage 2.
Conclude your paper with a paragraph about about 5-7 sentences that conveying your general thoughts about how technology and human experiences can shape each other.
Make sure to cite your interview and any other resources you have used, including course learning materials, in MLA format at the end of your paper.

Active learning assignments provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of ethnic-racial socialization practices in both home and child care/school environments (SLO 1), the causes of racism (SLO 5), and the history of African Americans’ experiences of racism and discrimination in the United States; (SLO 6). AL assignments must be a minimum of 2 pages (500 words) each; at least one page of notes and one page summary.
Each week, complete this assignment by submitting:
Your study notes from the material (readings, videos, podcasts). Can be a scanned copy of handwritten notes, bulleted lists, whatever you prefer.
A summary of what you learned, explaining the material for this week in your own words. You don’t have to cover everything, but try to hit the main points.
What you are doing for this assignment is handing in two things, either in one document or on seperate documents. The first part is your notes from all of the different assigned readings/podcasts/videos. This should be at least one page. The second part is a summary synthesizing all of the content from the week, explaining to me what you learned.
Read:Van Ausdale, D., & Feagin, J. R. (2001). The first R: How children learn race and racism. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Chapter 3
Derman-Sparks, L., Edwards, J. O., & Goins, C. M. (2020). Anti-bias education for young children & ourselves (2nd ed.). National Association for the Education of Young Children. Chapter 4.

How Racism Can Affect Child Development

https://theconversation.com/what-i-learned-when-i-recreated-the-famous-doll-test-that-looked-at-how-black-kids-see-race-153780
https://www.theroot.com/the-doll-test-for-racial-self-hate-did-it-ever-make-se-1790875716
https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-1765
NPR Code Switch Podcast: The Sum of Our Parts | 36:46
Videos :
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Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
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Please make sure that you carefully read and address all of the instructions provided and look at the rubric and complete/include what it stated on it.
Requirements: At Least 800 Words Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced APA Format Excluding the Title and Reference Pages
Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure that the answer comes up with way less than 18% on Studypool’s internal plagiarism checker since anything above this is not acceptable according to Studypool’s standards. I will not accept answers that are above this standard.
No AI or Chatbot! I will be sure to check this.
Please be sure to include an introduction paragraph with a clear thesis statement in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph.
Please be sure to carefully follow the instructions.
No plagiarism & No Course Hero & No Chegg. The assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Please be sure to include at least one in-text citation in each body paragraph.
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