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Assignment: Exploring Mongolian Culture Tradition & Spirit of the Steppes Project
Culture as Social Action
Throughout this course we have analyzed Culture from several different perspectives, challenging our own thoughts, beliefs and opinions and attempting to reframe how we learn and understand about our own and others cultures.
For the purpose of your culminating assignment and in an effort to bring awareness regarding the diversity of cultures that exist throughout the world, you will be researching, and exploring a culture of your choice.
Part I
A. Identify, research, and explore a culture (of which you are not affiliated and have not previously researched during the course).
B. Connect your research to the course materials, ensure that you have addressed the following with respect to the culture that you are researching:
1. Definition of culture
2. Brief history
3. Rituals and traditions
4. Examples of expression
a. Artistic Expression
b. Secular and Religious Beliefs
c. Cultural Revolutions
d. Language
e. Relationship to the Environment
f. Food
g. Clothes
5. Cultural Appropriation
6. Cultural power imbalances (evidence of oppression v. privilege)
7. Any additional information; artifacts, fashion, music, current significance, etc.
Part II
Create a presentation that highlights the significant information from your respective culture. Ensure your presentation is creative and informative.
Part III
Using the research that you have learned; you will write a final research report on your respective culture. In addition to the components addressed in your presentation, your report will also include a final reflection on the importance of learning about world cultures.