Culture Repair Projects
The Culture Repair Project asks you to analyze one of the assigned historical records of Asian practice, paying attention the interaction of the three elements of culture. You then draw on what you learned to write and/or draw a set of instructions that could be used to facilitate the similar activity described in the relevant scenario. You have three opportunities to complete a project, one for each unit; the two highest scores count towards your grade.
Step V: Creative Options for the Facilitation Plan
I encourage you to consider options other than the 3rd person, declarative prose of a standard academic paper, including but not limited to:
- a poster explaining to orient co-facilitators (drawing/painting or digitial);
- illustration (sketches, comic strip, painting) of the activity with detailed commentary re: key elements; or
- 1st or 3rd person account of the activity (through your own or someone else's eyes).
If you choose one of these alternative genres, make sure to include parenthetical page numbers references within the text--e.g., "The Rg Veda praises the sun" (p.105)--*even if you don't quote your source directly*, and even such references seem out of place in such non-academic writing.
IMPORTANT: due to overuse of standard templates, PowerPoint Presentations (PPTs) & other media that simply paste text and web images are often far from creative. If you do want to use digital media, your report should integrate text and images in a uniquely original way. As an alternative to PPTs, you may want to consider Prezi.
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Really REALLY Major, Important Reminder
As noted in the syllabus, I will generally elect severe penalties for academic dishonesty (which in journal reflections usually involves inclusion of material from uncited sources): a zero score for the assignment, and failing the course for a second offense. You are responsible for reading my comments regarding the importance of academic honesty, and my no-tolerance policy for incidents of dishonesty, in FAQ, #10-13; as well as for requesting clarification if there is anything you do not understand.
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