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Cultural Immersion Report
Name of community & event
Name
Prof. Schacht
USem 101/am or pm
November 12, 2018
Cultural Immersion Report
Name of Event:
Date of Experience:
Venue and Location:
Primary Cultural Group:
Observations and Conclusions
1. Critical Choice:
Why did you choose this particular event? Look carefully at your decision. If it was only “my roommates were going anyway” then why did you follow that particular crowd? As always, give a thoughtful (7-9 sentences) paragraphs with specifics.
2. Expectations:
What were your expectations of the cross-cultural experience you chose? How were these different or the same from what you really experienced? What surprises did you encounter? As always, give a thoughtful (7-9 sentences) paragraphs with specifics.
3. First Impressions:
Report what you saw, heard, touched then give your impressions. As always, give a thoughtful (7-9 sentences) paragraphs with specifics.
4. Cultural Observations:
Describe the social norms and your interpretations of them. Think of the Orleans stories & use the details from your notes. As always, give a thoughtful (7-9 sentences) paragraphs with specifics.
5. Reflections on Communications:
Summarize then reflect on at least three different (and hopefully substantive) conversations you had with participants, or speeches given at this event. Briefly describe with whom you interacted and what you learned from them. Then include your own reflection: what did you think, feel, learn, decide, or conclude from the information?
6. New Insights:
First, what did you learn of the customs, rules, or social mores? (example: at a volleyball game, all stand for the final point.) Were stereotypes validated or shattered? Do you have a more insightful understanding of this group? Include any other general thoughts or comments
7. Conclusion:
How can and will you specifically apply the insights you gained from this experience? (insight into yourself and/or this group) As always, give a thoughtful (7-9 sentences) paragraphs with specifics.
8. Appendix: Artifact Description and Interpretation
Attach or insert a scan/photo of the artifact; next, write a brief description of the artifact then analyze the group’s presentation of itself through this piece. How is it representative of the group or the event? As always, give a thoughtful (7-9 sentences) paragraphs with specifics.
· Now, go back and erase ALL the green!
· Check that your paragraphs are balanced & proofread.
· Don’t forget to interpret the symbolism of the artifact.