- Visit the U.S. State Department website, So You’re an American? at https://www.state.gov/courses/answeringdifficultquestions/html/app.htm?p=module1_p1.htm (Links to an external site.).
- Review the website using the menu bar in the upper right corner or scroll through each section. When done, go to the Practice section at the end of the resource.
- Participate in one Role Play, one quiz, and one scenario from those provided on the practice page.
- In a 1- to 2-page paper, address the following:
- Why is culture considered a key concept in the sociological perspective?
- Did you find the activities easy, difficult, or somewhere in the middle? Explain your response.
- Describe at least one thing that stood out to you in each of the activities you participated in and explain why these drew your attention.
- How might cultural relativism and ethnocentrism relate to how we perceive our own beliefs and practices and those of others in the workplace?
Rubric
Assignment Rubric 2 (1)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | 45 to >39.0 ptsExceeds ExpectationsAssignment demonstrates that the student fully understands and has applied course concepts. Includes several high quality, thought- provoking ideas.39 to >33.75 ptsMeets ExpectationsAssignment demonstrates that the student adequately understands and has applied course concepts.33.75 to >26.25 ptsApproaches ExpectationsAssignment demonstrates that the student has some understanding of course concepts.26.25 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsAssignment demonstrates that the student does not understand and is unable to apply course concepts. | 45 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics | 15 to >13.01 ptsExceeds ExpectationsWritten in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner. Information from sources is paraphrased appropriately and accurately referenced and cited in current APA style when applicable.13.01 to >11.0 ptsMeets ExpectationsWriting is generally clear and organized. Errors exist in spelling and grammar with minor interference with readability or comprehension. Most information from sources is paraphrased, referenced, and cited correctly in current APA style.11 to >8.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsWriting is generally unclear and unorganized. Several errors in spelling and grammar. Information from sources is missing or improperly cited.8 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsErrors in spelling and grammar detract from readability and comprehension, AND/OR writing includes slang or is inappropriate for academic discourse. | 15 pts |
| Total Points: 60 |