task
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to help you see culture as a two way
street. We are all shaped by culture in ways we do not even realize, but
people within a culture also play a part in shaping and reshaping it.
Task
Discussion question: Culture is both a product of action and a
producer of action. Explain why this is true using an example from the
five societies (Japan, Mexico, Egypt, The San, Germany).
The discussion question answer should be in the form of a short essay
(introduction, body paragraph or two, conclusion).
For the responses:
● Say something that will contribute to a meaningful
discussion--this requires time and thought! Thoroughly reflect
on and think about the point you are making.
● Fully explain and elaborate your points, using examples,
evidence and logic to explain. Rely on evidence whereve
possible, as this course is a social science course, and you are
learning the social science perspective. Use the text or othe
sources to back up or enhance your points.
● Speak with precision regarding your meaning, rather than being
vague or general.
● Respond to the topic, not the author. This does not mean you
should ignore the person who wrote the original post, but it
means you need to focus on the topic and how to further the
conversation on the topic, not tell the author what you think of
his or her post.
● Place your reaction in the context of the discussion. Make sure
that you clearly connect your response to the unit topic.