Description Cultural Interview: This assignment involves a written analysis of an interview with someone from a cultural group different from your own about their experience working for an organization. The purpose is to increase your understanding and awareness of differences in the workplace. General cultural differences include ethnicity, gender, and age. Typically, the most learning […]
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Do you think that Americans should attempt to change our typical cultural practices around Thanksgiving? If so, why and how? If not, why not?Discuss
In the videos presented earlier in this module, you saw two of the food-related (food items, beverages, cuisines, culinary practices, and events centered around food and eating) elements now included on UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage1313 clicks: Daniel Trageser Paula Akers Maribeth Mcgowan Gabriela Miranda Sarah Nerhus Cassedy Spencer Jack Barendrick Hannah Bronkema Cole […]
What would you do in this situation and why?
Sometimes organizational leaders, upon later reflection, tend to point to only the positive things they did, especially during a significant organizational change. For this question, we are asking you to take a critical look at the actions Peter Loescher (also spelled Löscher) did as CEO of Siemens. This question involves two videos recorded by Loescher […]
Distinguish between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Periods in terms of time and cultural developments. Compare and contrast specific examples of artifacts, practices, and systems of belief. Discuss why art survives or does not.
Description Distinguish between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Periods in terms of time and cultural developments. Compare and contrast specific examples of artifacts, practices, and systems of belief. Discuss why art survives or does not. Include the four reasons Getlein cites for how art survives, giving an example of art work from both the Paleolithic and […]
What is meant by the “world system?” What comprises the world system? Relate this concept to the relatively recent economic issues within the developed world.
Description Assignment: 1. What is meant by the “world system?” What comprises the world system? Relate this concept to the relatively recent economic issues within the developed world. Use specific examples to support your answer. 2. What are some of the positive and negative societal and cultural effects of the industrial revolution? How do these […]
What do we learn from about traditional craft practices by reading the accounts of artists/craftspeople, contracts, or the descriptions of art and architecture written during the Renaissance or Medieval periods?
Choose one of the following subjects for your essay. Note: Most of the essay subjects deal with general issues, but you are advised to focus your attention when you approach your essay. For instance, you may choose to limit your argument to a single region or period. In some of the essay subjects it may […]
Do the meals appear to fall in line with current food guides giventhat healthy meals are provided at home at other times of the day?What is your estimation of the quality of the meals provided?Explain
Topic 1: Kid’s TV – Watch 2 to 3 hours of prime time children’s televisionprogramming. Analyze the nutrition information presented. ●To what approximate age group is the food advertisementdirected? ●What percent of food versus other items do you see in theadvertisements? ●What is the quality of food advertised? ●What characteristics of children do they exploit? […]
Discuss Using the Cultural Relativism perspective Is it possible for foreign personnel to look at people in the American Society in a “relatively fair” manner?
Guidelines: “Watching America” is an online foreign news source that has numerous political, social, and economic stories of how the world understands us from their (foreign) perspective, not from an “American” view. (1) Select and read an article of your choice (translated in English). (2) Assume the role of a concerned citizen from the nation […]
Discuss James Rachels’ critique of Cultural Relativism.Do you find his criticisms persuasive? Why or why not?
In class we discussed James Rachels’ critique of Cultural Relativism. Do you find his criticisms persuasive? Why or why not?ou are to write an argumentative essay. Your paper should be 4-5 pages. Your paper should be doubled-spaced with the following margins: 1” top & bottom; 1.25 inch left & right. You must use Times New […]
Explore the various ways in which cultural influences spread in the ancient world during the period 3500-500 BCE.
Paper details: explore the various ways in which cultural influences spread in the ancient world during the period 3500-500 BCE. Drawing on the societies and peoples we’ve studied, cite one or two specific examples that illustrate each mode of diffusion. In each case note the societies involved, the nature of the cultural influence, and its […]
