Summary: At first, we had an orientation to the course, and you learned what you will be able to do by the end of the course based on the syllabus attached below and on the syllabus page. Then we studied and discussed the layers between identity and culture and the multiple dimensions of diversity and culture based on your own identity. You also learned more about your classmates and me.  Then, we worked on the communication framework and standards below in new pairs and used the questions in worksheet two to explore the unique aspects of culture: Features of Culture Statements:
Features of Culture Questions:
Framework and Standards: Everyone has a culture(s). It shapes how we see ourselves, others, and the world. Essential questions:
Lesson adapted from Peace Corps: Features of Culture New Vocabulary: fault line, tectonic plates, inner core, polygamy, monogamy, bigamy Attachments: The 4Cs Worksheet, Syllabus Homework due by Class 02 on Tuesday 12/01/2020 at 4 PM: Please choose one video that is the most interesting to you to view with the closed captions (CC) that you can also read. Then, reflect and analyze what you watched and take notes on the TED Talk 4-Cs worksheet attached below. The four Cs are concepts, challenges, connections, and changes. This New York Times presentation is perhaps easier to understand the Chicano Culture in Japan with some Japanese language in the interviews: This talk explains why cultural diversity matters, and how language shapes culture and vise versa: This Ted Talk is about solutions for cultural diversity in the workplace: More diverse people! |
