Reflection Practice:

Reflection Practice:

LSS 2113 Inter-cultural Studies / Practice Reflection

(write 150-250 words on your sheet)

1.   Based on your CMI results (12 Dimensions), choose 2/ 3 of your dimensions and explain how you will use them for you OWN or the group’s benefit in a work OR social situation..

2.    

Instructions:  Choose 2 or 3 dimensions: and

1.   Define them

2.   Explain your results compared to the group

3.   How will/ could you use/ or apply your results in relation to the group

12 Dimensions Critical Reflection - Week of 31 May

LSS 2113 Intercultural Studies - 12 Dimensions Critical Reflection

(10% of final mark)

Due: June 1 - This 300-400-word essay must be hand-written/ done in class.

No notes are to be brought into the class.

You may bring a printed copy of your Knowledgeworkx Cultural Mapping Inventory or use your computer to view the report. 

Make sure that you have your CMI sheet (sent as PDF to your HCT email) - Without your CMI report you will have nothing to write about and receive 0 Marks!!

Extra: Elect FNC members on ‘qualifications' - #7

Exercise  #7 - Elect FNC members on ‘qualifications' -  in Edmodo Week#11

Extra: Discuss the 12 Dimensions related to this story and why they are important to this story..

Due TODAY only: 26th May on your blogs!

 

LSS 2113 – Final weeks notes

 Final Exam – 14.50 on 28^th May in ADMC Auditorium 

Your final exam is worth 30%. There will be no re-sits.    

Four Exam articles in Edmodo Week#11

You will be tested on:-

1.      The Three World Views – definitions and forms (see Edmodo Week#3 – Handout 1.4.2 Understanding World Views)

2.      The Twelve Dimensions – definitions and applications like the quiz (see Edmodo Week#8 - 12 Dimensions introduction)  and

3.      The Four Articles (you will only have two in the exam – see Edmodo Week #11)

 

There will be many multiple-choice type questions but you will also be expected to give short answers, sentences, paragraphs and give opinions especially when answering the reading comprehension and vocabulary comprehension questions to the articles, which you have been able to study for the last weeks.

·         Please be on time and bring a pen or pencil.

·         No translators are allowed in the exam – (no phones)

·         Please make sure that you bring your ID card and place it on the desk.

Please transfer the Three World Views and the Twelve Dimension answers to the answer sheet and make sure your Name, ID and Section is on it.

Also, make sure that your name is on the article answer sheets and stapled together.

Good Luck, Gregory

Today: Blog Post #6: Jose Mujica

Week #13 – Blogs;

1.Today: Blog Post #6: Jose Mujica / President of Uraguay (5%)  
On Edmodo Week #11For Each quotation (#1-15) write: Due today 11th May. 
ONLY!! 
#1 Quote; + the Dimension/ Polarity + Why you think so?   

Quote #3: Destiny / Directed ; Because Jose says the Consumer Gods are directing us..

6 answers = C ; 9 answers = B ; 12 = A  

Group Research Project: 12 Dimensions (15%)

Group Research Project:

Dimensions (15%)Due: Week 12 / 10-14 May

Powerpoint Slides:

1 Cover slide: names; section; title - film / situation

? Contents slide - keep it minimal!

1 Dimensions slide  / person - list your 2 dimensions + polarities (and speaker?)

Conclusion slide

Keep it to the point and use images / few words!

Presentation (Group with Individual Grading); Groups should be 3 

Minimum 15 minutes-Maximum 20 minutes. 3-5 minutes / speaker (minimum 3’)

 

Each group has to select and show part of a film, TV show or documentary OR cultural topic.

It can be in any language but it must have English subtitles.

The part shown should be: 

 no longer than 4 minutes. Can be separated into 1-2 minute clips..

As a group you need to

• explain the cultural context of the film (NOT a summary of the story)  
• Explain the Situation (where?); Speakers (Who?); Purpose (Why?) and       whether the purpose was achieved.. 
• state which dimensions/ polarities you feel it represents; and how the participants show their preferences.

Each student should analyse and discuss two dimensions, but should also be ready to take questions on the other students’ chosen dimensions. If you want to receive MORE than 70-80 marks, then you will do at least 2 dimensions

There are 2 main parts to the presentation:

Part One: a detailed description of the cultural context of the film clip, for example, this could include:

-          an Analysis of worldviews that are present as well as some

-          Background on the characters, setting and historical period.

-          Reference must be made to the film clip itself when describing examples.

Part Two: An analysis of the scene chosen according to the 12 dimensions. 2 dimensions / student!!

Each presentation should focus on three or four+ dimensions (depending on the number of students in the group: 3 students = 6 dimensions).

Clearly explain the following Or others cultural dimensions and their polarities:-

·         Destiny

·         Expression

·         Decision-making

·         Planning

·         Communication

·         Status

Make a presentation using PowerPoint and use at least three of the following techniques:-

·         Roleplay/Sketch (live or filmed)

·         Cartoon - print or movie

·         Video clip

·         Images

·         Go Animate

·         Poster

·         Discussion of scenario

·         Alternative media as approved by teacher

All students in the group must speak about the dimensions.

12 Measurable Dimensions of Culture - Quiz next class / Week of 03 May

12 Measurable Dimensions of Culture - Quiz next class

Personal	Growth	Material
Universal	Relationship	Situational
Tradition	Outlook	Innovation
Directed	Destiny	Directive
Informal	Context	Formal
Exclusive	Connecting	Inclusive
Reveal	Expression	Conceal
Relationship	Decision-Making	Rules
People	Planning	Time
Direct	Communication	Indirect
Community	Accountability	Individual
Ascribed	Status	Achieved