Reference no: EM131131801
Food and Culture Individual Country Project
Requirements:
Write a report on a specific culture (Macedonia). The report will be 3-4 pages in length, double-spaced, numbered, with one-inch margins and 12-point font. It needs to be saved as a Microsoft Word document. References MUST accompany statements of fact. This is an academic paper, and you are expected to use your own words to reflect on your research. Your project report must address the following criteria:
History of the Culture:-
• Describe general history of the country (political, geographical, cultural...etc.). This should be concise, relevant, and precise.
• One-two paragraphs should be more than enough to explain the history
• Provide references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper (see formatting references)
Uniqueness of the Culture:-
• What makes this culture different?
• How are they different than their neighbors?
• Does geography, climate, and/or political conditions influence this culture?
• What is the culture's worldviews?
• Provide references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper (see formatting references)
Common Foods Used by the Culture:-
• Include staple foods & if foods are different in different socio-economic levels, discuss those too.
• Discuss national dishes, foods eaten during national holidays, celebrations, etc.
• Cookbooks from specific cultures are wonderful resources for this information.
• Provide references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper (see formatting references)
Major Religions of the Culture :-
• Discuss basic religion demographics and statistics. Make mention of all religions practiced.
• Discuss how food is used as: symbols of the religions, how the food is used in ceremonies, and how is food used by the culture during religious events.
• Provide references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper (see formatting references)
Health Beliefs:-
• Does this culture use foods, herbs or supplements in healing or healthcare? Use peer-reviewed journals for this section. Try keywords in search engines such as 'traditional medicine' or 'herbal medicine' and include the name of your country (of course). Please use a search engine that will provide you with accurate information.
• Discuss how it the food or herb is used and give 2 examples and their uses. You will probably need to use a peer-reviewed journal article for referencing this topic. Please see attached links of some search engines that you can use.
• Provide references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper (see formatting references)
Challenges, Problems in the US :-
• Describe the challenges and some of the problems when your culture settles in the US. You will probably need to use a peer-reviewed journal article for referencing this topic . Sometimes this information can be found by searching sociology or anthropology journals. Please do not fabricate or extrapolate information-you will receive a '0' for this section; Make sure you provide references at the end of the document and in the body of the paper.
• Provide references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper (see formatting references)
Conclusion(s) About the Culture:-
• Please write a concluding paragraph about the culture
References :-
• Use a minimum of:
(2) Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (These must be from journals that are peer-reviewed and relevant to the culture)
(2) Book references (One of these can be a cookbook)
(1) Valid Internet source (If you are not sure as to the validity of the site, send me a message in Blackboard)
If you cannot find information regarding certain aspects of your assigned culture, please discuss which valid sources (Libraries and key words, internet sources, book stores visited, search engines/peer reviewed journals) you used to look for the information. After doing your research, if you still are having problems, let me know that you are having problems finding certain information. I will be able to help you find this information. If you simply say that you couldn't find the information, you will receive a '0' for the section without substantiation of your statement.
Additionally, you may use interviews, lectures, more than the above references, & personal experiences in addition to the requirements above-but they must be properly referenced.
Be consistent in your referencing of facts. Use APA format for your citations.
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