Project Overview: In this assignment, you will select and read a work of literature from a culture different from your own, analyze its cultural perspectives, and compile your findings into a well-structured written report. As you are exploring a culture different from your own, you will need to rely on scholarly sources to support your understanding and analysis.
Project Structure:
Literature Selection (10 points):
Choose a Work: Select a novel, short story, poem, or play from a culture different from your own.
Cultural Insights: Identify how the work provides significant insights into the cultural background and experiences of the author and characters. (10 points)
Reading and Analysis (15 points):
Detailed Reading: Carefully read the selected work, noting cultural references, traditions, and themes.
Notes and Analysis: Take notes on key cultural perspectives, values, and experiences. Analyze how the author portrays these cultural elements and their significance to the story. (15 points)
Research and Context (15 points):
Cultural Context: Conduct research to deepen your understanding of the cultural context in which the work was written.
Scholarly Support: Use at least two scholarly sources to support your understanding of the cultural background, historical, social, and political factors that may have influenced the author and their writing. This is crucial for making accurate interpretations of a culture different from your own. (15 points)
Reflection and Interpretation (10 points):
Personal Reflection: Reflect on your reading experience and the insights gained into the cultural perspectives presented in the text.
Cultural Connection: Interpret how the cultural themes and values depicted in the literature relate to your own cultural background and experiences. (10 points)
Report Writing (10 points):
Structure and Formatting: Compile your findings into a well-structured report in APA format. Include a Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.
Clarity and Coherence: Ensure the report is clear, coherent, and properly referenced. Adhere to APA formatting guidelines. (10 points)
Discussion and Reflection (5 points):
Peer Review: Review and respond to two classmates’ reports on the discussion board.
In response to one classmate’s report: Identify similarities in the chosen culture and provide insight around these similarities. (2.5 points)
In response to a second classmate’s report: Identify differences in the chosen culture and provide insight around these differences. (2.5 points)
Formatting and Citations (5 points):
Adherence to Guidelines: Ensure your report is formatted appropriately and includes accurate APA citations both in-text and in the reference page. A minimum of four pages is required, excluding the title and reference pages.
TurnItIn Compliance: Maintain originality with a TurnItIn score of less than 20%. Properly cite all sources and put information into your own words. (5 points)
Total: 60 Points
Important Notes:
Scholarly Sources: Given that you are exploring a culture different from your own, it is essential to support your analysis and interpretations with scholarly sources. These sources will help you make well-founded assumptions and provide a deeper understanding of the cultural context.
Formatting Matters: Incorrect formatting will result in a loss of points. Follow APA guidelines closely.
Citations: Use the OWL Purdue for APA citation guidelines and ensure accuracy in your references.
Originality: Ensure that your work is original and properly cited to avoid penalties.
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