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Sociology | Wiley | Culture Project, D___ Name:right1651000As we learned from the Nacirema exercise, sociologists must learn a lot about a given society in order to accurately describe it and—if applicable—make recommendations for improvement. In seeking to learn about a society, sociologists focus on breaking down its particular cultural components. We’ll practice the work of sociologists in this assignment by getting to know various cultures around the world. You’ll become an expert on a culture with one or two partners from your pod and create and present an 8-10 minute PowerPoint presentation to the class. You will have ample class time to work on the assignment. Record the name(s) of your partner(s) here and any contact info that may be helpful as you’re completing the assignment:_________________________________________________________________ Important note: If your group has three members, it is expected that your PowerPoint and presentation is especially thorough.What is Culture? The learned set of beliefs, values, and norms shared by group members 428117094808Culture in the sociological field is analyzed as the ways of thinking and describing, the ways of acting, and the material objects that together shape a people’s way of life. Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society’s shared values, and contribute to society.00Culture in the sociological field is analyzed as the ways of thinking and describing, the ways of acting, and the material objects that together shape a people’s way of life. Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society’s shared values, and contribute to society.Everything we learn about what is real and what is not, what we may and may not eat, the clothing we wear, the music we listen to, and the games we play Shapes our understandings of good and evil, health and sickness, and life and deathLays down rules for serious social concerns as well as guidelines for everyday lifeGives our lives meaning, telling us why we should get out of bed each morning, obey the rules, and live from infancy to old ageProvides rewards for proper behavior and may promise that these rewards will continue beyond the physical world So pervasive and taken for granted that it rarely enters into our consciousnessWhen people that share many elements of a common culture live in a specific geographic territory and interact with one another, sociologists call that society Most people around the world believe their societies and cultural beliefs and values are either “natural” or the “best,” which helps to explain ethnocentrism (judging other cultures according to our own cultural standards; usually results in thinking one’s own culture is superior to all others)Assignment Instructions:Choose a culture/nation that you do not know much about. Some nations have various cultural groupings, so you may opt for a specific region/grouping for a given nation (ex: culture of the “deep South.”) Or, you can aim for the nation as a whole. You must get your culture/nation approved by Ms. Wiley. Note: The U.S. is off-limits, as we’ll be discussing much about U.S. culture throughout the course.Conduct research on your culture/nation. Find at least six credible sources and generate an MLA-formatted bibliography through NoodleTools. Begin with one or more of the suggested sites below and then branch out to find articles that speak to a specific part of the culture you are exploring:CIA World Factbook Country Reports Country Studies Country Profiles – Global Guide to Culture, Customs and Etiquette research should explore at least 14 of the cultural components listed in the chart (see next page). Cultural ComponentsBasic beliefs and/or values Norms (rules—both written and unwritten—by which a society guides the behavior of its members), manners/etiquetteRewards and punishments (positive and negative sanctions for behavior)SymbolsReligion(s)Clothing/fashionCuisineMusicLanguage(s) ArtCelebrationsDrugs/alcohol Games and popular sportsHumor Child-rearing methods; how the young are viewed/treated (children and teens)Working schedulesGender rolesBody image/modificationEducation system Health care systemDeath and dyingDating and marriage Rites of passage How meaning/purpose of life is describedExtent to which diversity (racial, ethnic, religious, etc.) and dissent (disagreement with cultural/political norms) exists or is permitted Extent to which technology is usedCreate your PowerPoint.For your cover slide, include student names, name of culture/nation, and relevant visuals.Formatting of slides:Use large text (at least size 25).Avoid text-overload (use bullets as opposed to sentences).Incorporate many relevant visuals that highlight the cultural elements you will speak about; be able to explain all of the visuals in your presentation.Use helpful charts/graphs when possible.Begin your presentation with a quote, poem, joke, interesting fact, etc., from your country.Then provide a general overview of the culture/nation. Where is it located? How many people make up the group? What does it look like? Is it mostly rural, or urban? What’s the standard of living? Provide some basics as far as history, ethnicity/race, governing structure, religion, etc. Remaining slides must speak to at least 14 of the cultural components listed above; in detail.Include several slides throughout your presentation that have review questions for your classmates to answer (short-answer, true or false, etc.).Incorporate a video clip (five minutes or less) that demonstrates one of the components of your nation’s culture. End with a slide that covers the primary similarities and differences between the U.S. and your culture/nation. Your file MUST be saved as a PDF and emailed to Ms. Wiley. Subject line should read “Culture Project Full Names.” Example: Culture Project Donald Trump and Mike PenceInclude the link to your video in the message of your email. Preparation and Presentation: Rehearse your presentation to ensure you can communicate your ideas clearly and within the time frame (aim for 10 minutes). Print out one copy of your PowerPoint print outs (four slides per page) and one copy of your NoodleTools bibliography. Staple them together and make sure all group member names are visible. Complete your Contribution and Evaluation form. All group members must complete the form and turn it in individually.Hand Ms. Wiley your print outs, bibliography, and Contribution and Evaluation forms right before you present. All group members must contribute equally. Do not read from the slides exclusively; the presentation should demonstrate your thorough knowledge and understanding of the culture.Be prepared to answer questions about your country.**Extra credit option: Make or bring in an authentic food item from your country. Make sure there is enough for 30 people. Also consider utensils, napkins, etc. For information on how you will be evaluated, see Contribution and Evaluation form. ................
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