Define any three of the following five terms (200 words each). Make sure you provide examples to support/illustrate your definition. – Identity -Imagined community – Orientalism – Columbian Exchange – Luxury Trap

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Colombian Exchange.
Food in the Roman World.

Harrari – Chapter 3 “A Day in the Life of Adam and Eve” and Chapter 5 “History’s Biggest Fraud”.
Cuisine and Empire-  “Maize Cuisines of Mesoamerica”.

How does Belasco define “cuisine”? Give one example of a national cuisine and describe it in-depth using this definition.

2. How can one define “culture”? Can you give examples of what constitutes culture, using this definition?

3. According the Yuval Harari, the agricultural revolution is “history’s biggest fraud”. Debate arguments for and against this statement. Give examples to support your answer.

4. Define any three of the following five terms (200 words each). Make sure you provide examples to support/illustrate your definition. – Identity -Imagined community – Orientalism – Columbian Exchange – Luxury Trap

5. In the Belasco article, an Oreo Cookie is “read” to analyze some of the cultural messages carried by a food product (page 23). Can you similarly analyze a food product of your choice for its cultural messaging?

6. How is food be an agent or expression of group power in societies? Give two concrete examples of the cultural power of food from either Ancient Roman, Aztec or Post-Columbus eras cuisine to support your reasoning.

How does this culture influence the delivery / acceptance of dental hygiene care? Would you have to modify treatment in any way?

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Culture and Dental Hygiene.
Cultural Diversity Event Attendance/Interview & Paper.
Students will be responsible for attending a Cultural Event and writing a report on their experience.In the absence of cultural events due to COVD-19, students may interview someone about personal experiences.

Questions that must be asked and included in your essay:

• What are some cultural beliefs about receiving dental care?
• How much value is given to preventive care vs restorative treatment?
• Is there a stigma associated with receiving aid or free dental care due to financial difficulties?
• Identify a few barriers to care that may have been experienced. (financial, fear, habits, financial, education, insurance)
• How does this culture influence the delivery / acceptance of dental hygiene care?
o Would you have to modify treatment in any way?

How does Katz connect sexual violence and sexual pleasure? What are some of the consequences of the consumption of porn on relationships?

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Choose 5 questions from the following list and answer them using your own words. Your responses should be thoughtful and reflect that you have been reading and watching the assigned material. Each response should have a minimum of 75-100 words, but you may write more than that. You must include the questions in your submission to know which ones you are responding to.

Questions for “Guilty Pleasures: Pornography, Prostitution, and Stripping” by Jackson Katz:

With Katz’ reading in mind,

What is Katz’ main argument regarding porn and what it does?
According to Katz, why has the conversation on pornography and stripping mainly focused on women (as a women’s issue) rather than the men consuming and producing it?
What does Katz say about sexualizing violence in porn? What does this tell us?
How is sexual violence normalized in our society?
How does Katz connect sexual violence and sexual pleasure?
What are some of the consequences of the consumption of porn on relationships?

What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this viewpoint affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

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Respond in writing to the following questions after exploring the sites above and watching the video.

1. What characteristics of early Hinduism set it apart from the monotheistic and polytheistic religious beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia? How might this viewpoint affect one’s perception of nature? Of self? How does this approach to life differ from monotheism?

2. Would you agree with this statement from the Bhagavad-Gita – “Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects.” How might such an anti-materialistic position affect one’s life? The culture at large?

Who are Muslims? Where in the world do you find the largest population of Muslims? How many Muslims are in the United States? Choose one aspect of Islamic culture and find out more (food, art, architecture, holidays, rituals, beliefs, etc.)

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Requirements: Write an essay to answer the following questions. Note the length and format requirements in your syllabus.

  1. Search on the internet.
  2. Who are Muslims? Where in the world do you find the largest population of Muslims? How many Muslims are in the United States?
  3. Choose one aspect of Islamic culture and find out more (food, art, architecture, holidays, rituals, beliefs, etc.)
  4. What is a hijab? How is it different from niqab? What does the Qur’an say about hijab? What are the reasons and history of veiling in Islam?
  5. Watch the TED talk: The Muslim on the airplane

What are stereotypes, terrorism, and hate crime? What are your thoughts and intake after watching?

What is your attitude towards cooking? Describe experiences of cooking for yourself versus cooking for/with friends or family. You can include photos of any food you cooked if you do have cooking facilities

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“Cooking and Eating Blog” Instructions and Grading Rubric
A blog is simply an online/virtual diary accompanied by photographs.
Students will create an online food journal/blog for this course, You can use Microsoft Word to write your blog.
Students write a minimum of 8 entries of 300 words each, analyzing their personal food and culture patterns considering some or all the following questions. 300 words is the minimum for each entry, you can go for much longer if you feel the need and inspiration.
• Does anything strike you about how, when, or what you eat or drink usually? What are the most important factors in determining what and where you eat (i.e. taste, cost, family heritage, national background, convenience, health, moral or religious choices, etc.)?
• What is your attitude towards cooking? Describe experiences of cooking for yourself versus cooking for/with friends or family. You can include photos of any food you cooked if you do have cooking facilities! The more “global” the food you make, the better!
• Was your food mostly home prepared? By whom? Who did the grocery shopping? How much did you eat out? What are some of the recipes of the dishes you prepared?
• Did you eat alone or in company? How was the experience of eating in company versus eating or cooking alone?
• What proportion of the food/drink you purchased during the week came from “fast food” establishments? What meals were “slow food” instead?
• How much, if any, of the food you ate during the week resonates with your sense of racial, ethnic, regional, religious, and/or national identity?
• How much of your food has global rather than local influences? Would you like this to change or remain the same?
• Did the experience of journaling your food/drink intake impact your choices?

Describe and analyze two relatively recent intercultural encounters you had. Those encounters could be dissatisfactory, satisfactory, or between.

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Describe and analyze two relatively recent intercultural encounters you had. Those encounters could be dissatisfactory, satisfactory, or between. But be sure to incorporate as much as possible concepts, ideas from the course (textbook). You do not have to

Responds to the problem. The problems have no single correct answer, but the better responses utilize the major historical/political development(s) referenced in the problem and appropriate rhetorical strategies, i.e., definition, explanation, comparison-contrast, etc.

Makes good use of the readings and other in class material. Avoid direct quotation from the texts, paraphrase and summarize using your own words, but give a parenthetical reference using the author’s last name and the page where you have found the information. For example, (Healey, 234) placed just before the period at the end of the appropriate sentence(s).

Has a clear and complete thesis. This is a sentence that contains the purpose of your essay. It names your subject and makes a statement about the subject. It briefly presents what you will develop in the following paragraphs that constitute the essay. Exhibits organization and coherence. The purpose is accomplished with a clear, logical sequence of supporting points, and each part of the essay supports the purpose. Utilizes well-crafted sentences and paragraphs. Make the effort to proof read and revise for spelling, grammar and syntax. Verify that each paragraph has one idea expressed in a topic sentence with appropriate supporting sentences.

Identify a culture you participate in outside of the family. Discuss the culture and the characteristic of it . What is your role and responsibilities in this culture?

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The first part focuses on a culture within the family including older adults within the family [Use the West African Culture called the Ashanti Culture by Akan’s]

The second part is to identify a culture you participate in outside of the family (ex. work culture). [Use the American culture]

-Identify the culture.

-Discuss the culture and the characteristic of it.

-What is your role and responsibilities in this culture?

-How has this culture impact who you are?

-How do these cultural experiences impact your role as a nurse caring for older adults?

The article for this week (Belasco/Warren’s “Food: The Key Concepts”), describes FIVE elements that make up a culture’s “cuisine”. Pick any culture of your choice and describe examples of these five elements.

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The article for this week (Belasco/Warren’s “Food: The Key Concepts”), describes FIVE elements that make up a culture’s “cuisine”. Pick any culture of your choice and describe examples of these five elements. no need to format as APA or MLA, no reference page, etc- it’s just a discussion log. for the examples I’d be happy if you choose Greek food, but not necessarily.

How/Why has a “Modern” Person/Group/Phenomenon affected the American cultural identity?

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How/Why has a “Modern” Person/Group/Phenomenon affected the American cultural identity?

Automobile Design & Technology Environ Concerns Fashion Film Food Gov. & Politics Inventions Media Music Person (cultural icon) Philosophy Popular Culture Religion Science Tech. Engineering Math Social Movements Theater Traditions Violence War.(Possible topics not exhaustive).Modern is like 50 years ago, It’s your standard 5 paragraph essay with intro and conclusion. Three evidence each.And also 10 sources somehow.