Category: Culture and Ethnic Studies

In a 550-word essay using MLA format, describe a ritual or custom in your culture. What purpose does it serve and what values might it reflect? How might you compare this ritual or custom to ones practiced in other cultures? Students must refer to the assigned unit readings and one outside academic source.
Rubric Used for Grading
When writing your essay, be sure to include the following in your paper; essays will be graded with the following in mind:
– Introduction paragraph that introduces the topic and leads into the thesis. The thesis is clearly stated. Thesis should mention the ritual/custom the paper will explore. (15/15 points)
– Body paragraphs that make clear points to support the thesis. (10/10 points)
– The body paragraphs are supported with further explanation and examples that illustrate the point in each paragraph. Examples should be used from the assigned readings, outside source or personal examples. (10/10 points)
– A conclusion that restates the thesis and sums up the major points of the essay. (15/15 points)
– Grammar, punctuation, and prose style. (15/15 points)
– Appropriate length (about 550-750 words) and compliance with assignment instructions. (15/15 points)
Chapter 1 from Hirschberg, Stuart and Hirschberg, Terry. One World, Many Cultures. 10thed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2018.

In a 550-word essay using MLA format, describe a ritual or custom in your culture. What purpose does it serve and what values might it reflect? How might you compare this ritual or custom to ones practiced in other cultures? Students must refer to the assigned unit readings and one outside academic source.
Rubric Used for Grading
When writing your essay, be sure to include the following in your paper; essays will be graded with the following in mind:
– Introduction paragraph that introduces the topic and leads into the thesis. The thesis is clearly stated. Thesis should mention the ritual/custom the paper will explore. (15/15 points)
– Body paragraphs that make clear points to support the thesis. (10/10 points)
– The body paragraphs are supported with further explanation and examples that illustrate the point in each paragraph. Examples should be used from the assigned readings, outside source or personal examples. (10/10 points)
– A conclusion that restates the thesis and sums up the major points of the essay. (15/15 points)
– Grammar, punctuation, and prose style. (15/15 points)
– Appropriate length (about 550-750 words) and compliance with assignment instructions. (15/15 points)
Chapter 1 from Hirschberg, Stuart and Hirschberg, Terry. One World, Many Cultures. 10thed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2018.

TEXTBOOK: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Justice_Studies/Race_and_Ethnic_Relations_in_the_U.S.%3A_An_Intersectional_Approach/03%3A_Immigration_and_Migration
VIDEO:

In your Reply you will:
Write a college level paragraph summarizing of this video. Use at least 2 key words from the chapter in your paragraph. Put these words in bold.
Refer to the video using a descriptive example.
Refer to the textbook using a paraphrase.

TEXTBOOK: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Social_Justice_Studies/Race_and_Ethnic_Relations_in_the_U.S.%3A_An_Intersectional_Approach/03%3A_Immigration_and_Migration
VIDEO:

In your Reply you will:
Write a college level paragraph summarizing of this video. Use at least 2 key words from the chapter in your paragraph. Put these words in bold.
Refer to the video using a descriptive example.
Refer to the textbook using a paraphrase.

This essay requires three components:
Component 1:
Both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child list education as a fundamental human right. Discuss whether the United States has fulfilled these rights for the Hallway Hangers and the Brothers. Briefly discuss how the UN documents conceive of the right to an education and consider concepts such as equality vs. equity, social reproduction theory and aspirations/expectations.
Component 2:
Toward the end of Ain’t No Makin’ It, MacLeod used the phrase “pushed into jumping” when referring to the choices that some of the young men made. Considering the topics and materials from Weeks 3 and 4 (e.g., financial limitations, segregation, suspensions, drop-outs, subtractive schooling, silencing and school climate), do you agree or disagree with this phrase?
Component 3:
If a student is failing at any point in the process, what steps could/should educators and others take to ensure the student stays in school and why?
Before writing your essay, please review these guidelines:
General Expectations
This essay does not need to have a title page or abstract, but it DOES need to have: your name, a title, and date.
The essay should be between 1000-1500 words, approximately 4-5 pages (not counting the reference page).
Be sure to use at least 4 of the readings from Module 1 – Module 4 as evidence.
Use 12-point type (Times New Roman or Arial), double-spaced with 1-inch margins. Insert page numbers and follow the conventions of formal writing as well as APA formatting. Links to an external site.
Essays DO need to include headings, in-text citations and a separate reference page.
Will attach sources.

Textbook to be used: (S) Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness Rachel E.Spector, 2017 Pearson ISBN.13: 978-0-134-41331-0 Please cite this book at least 2 times. Responses typed, using a standard font, 12-point type size, double-spaced, with overall neatness and readability. 1. Student used standard essay format: Introduction/Body/Conclusion. 2. Student demonstrated proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, citation style, etc. 3. Student demonstrated an understanding of course content and key concepts, as discussed in the text. 4. Student was able to examine, assess, evaluate, and/or analyze course content and key concepts. 5. Student provided a clear and well-developed response to the question.

Textbook to be used: (S) Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness Rachel E. Spector, 2017 Pearson ISBN.13: 978-0-134-41331-0 Please cite this book at least 2 times. Responses typed, using a standard font, 12-point type size, double-spaced, with overall neatness and readability. 1. Student used standard essay format: Introduction/Body/Conclusion. 2. Student demonstrated proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, citation style, etc. 3. Student demonstrated an understanding of course content and key concepts, as discussed in the text. 4. Student was able to examine, assess, evaluate, and/or analyze course content and key concepts. 5. Student provided a clear and well-developed response to the question.

Your initial post needs to thoroughly address all parts of the selected prompt. All posts must demonstrate critical thinking and effective written communication including proper spelling, grammar, professional language, and APA formatting of references and in-text citations.
Prompt #1
Discuss the spectrum model of sex, gender identity, and gender expression. What advantages does the spectrum model offer over binary models of sex, gender identity, and gender expression?

Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to research aspects of a cultural group of your choosing. Of concern is this group’s current situation in the U.S., their struggles, and how students can practice allyship. (USLOs 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.3, 5.2)
1.2 Characteristics and Diversity Among Cultures
1.4 Ways to Engage in Conversations on Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.3 Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional Oppression
3.1 Terms Related to Immigrant Identities and Nationalism
3.3 Privilege and Oppression Related to Immigration and Citizenship in the U.S.
4.3 The Role of Language in the Context of Race and Ethnicity
5.2 Privilege and Oppression Related to Racial and Ethnic Identities
Additional Important Directions for the Culture Quest
My Cheat Sheet for the Culture Quest
Thought I would share the cheat sheet I consult while grading your Culture Quest PowerPoints. I should be able to find all of these items in your PowerPoint easily.
Rubric Items
Demographics
Characteristics
Media
Oppression/Privilege History
Oppression/Privilege Currently
Allyship
Conclusion
PowerPoint Success

Make sure that you identify a specific culture. Asian Culture includes many dozen of other cultures. Choose Japanese, Korean, etc. Native American Culture should be specific, such as Cherokee, Sioux, etc.
White culture is too broad. Black culture is too broad. Pick Irish, German, etc.
Instructions
Complete the following steps:
First, pick a culture different from yours.
Next, select a person from your friends, relatives, classmates, or workplace that belongs to the culture. Conduct an interview (in-person or phone/video call) or research this cultural group to collect information. Be sure to share the purpose of this assignment with the interviewee to engage in authentic conversations.
Students should collect information using the following questions.
Cultural Treatment
1. Is the cultural group well represented in the U.S.?
o Research the latest demographic data available for this group’s population in the U.S. and your city.
2. What are the key characteristics of this cultural group, such as language, values, and customs?
3. How is this group portrayed in the media?
Cultural Oppression
1. Has this cultural group experienced any type of oppression and privilege throughout history?
2. What is this cultural group’s current social standing related to oppression and privilege?
3. What is the best way to be an ally of this group?
After collecting the material, create a PowerPoint Presentation that showcases all the information gathered from the interview/research. You can write in the first person.
During the interview, you are welcome to enter a dialogue with the interviewee when responses about gender, race, or ethnicity elicit more information.

Presentation format
Title slide – Culture’s name, your name, and Galen institution’s name.
Content slides – 8-10 (Excluding the title and references slides), your presentation should include your research on all the prompts, in the given order above. You may go beyond the slide limit.
Conclusion – Synthesize a summary of your content into a conclusion slide. Which aspects stood out for you, and how did learning about this culture contribute to your cultural competency?
Last Slide(s) – References in APA format. Include in-text citations in the body of the slides.

Instructions and rubric from the professor
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with sense of what it is like to be in an environment and setting that is not familiar to you and one in which you do not speak the language. This experience is meant to give you a small example of a what an EL may experience in school in terms of not having familiarity with the language, culture, behaviors, etc. You should attend a cultural event, a religious service, or visit a Saturday language school at a cultural center in your community where the activities are conducted in a language other than English.
Suggestions:
Religious services are the easiest to attend because they occur on a weekly basis and people are generally welcoming toward newcomers. This service should be in another language in both the ritual and the main conversational events before and after. The intent is to go into a different community. Events held in a familiar social context or where you know many of the attenders, even though another language might be used in the ceremony will not do.
A cultural event, e.g., attending Eid ul-Fitr, the traditional celebration coming at the end of the month long fast of Ramadan, cultural festival held in a community setting, a social event like a wedding or other family celebration, a recreational or education class conducted entirely in a different language are all examples of cultural events that students have attended in the past.
Instructions:
Spend at least two hours in this activity. Please try and attend the event alone. This will allow you to really immerse yourself in a more authentic cross-cultural experience, and have a better idea of what it is like to be a new ELL in a U.S. school. However, if you must bring someone (i.e. you’re traveling to an unfamiliar area and need someone to be with you), make sure that this individual does not speak to you during the event so you can focus on the assignment at hand. Write about your experience – How did you feel before, during and afterwards? What seemed strange to you? What did you notice about people’s behavior? How did they treat you? What did you like? What did you dislike?

Length: 5-7 pages double-spaced, adheres to APA 7th edition formatting for citations.
– I need to make compare my experiences with the theory in the texts and integrate the course readings into the paper.
the text we are using is: Ovando, C. & Combs, M. (2018). Bilingual and ESL classrooms: Teaching in
multicultural contexts (6th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1475823127
So far we went over chapter 1,2 and 5. Also I will attach some other articles that our professor has provided us with so far and be used t make those connections: https://www.niot.org/nios/newcomers