Analyze the cultural artifacts you examined in Chapter 6 of Exploring Cultures. Make sure you identify the cultural artifacts selected for this analysis. Your analysis of the artifacts should inform us of how you perceive the cultures from these aspects: o Qualities of the hero story: Identify two similarities and two differences between the hero stories from these cultures. o Cultural values and beliefs: Explain what your findings suggest to you about the cultural values and beliefs of each culture regarding what makes a hero.
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1. Compare and contrast the cultures represented in your chosen artifact: Cultural Views on Heroic Qualities
• Describe the artifacts you selected on which you will conduct your cultural analysis. Be sure to identify the cultures. • Identify the similarities and differences between the cultures as they relate to how your chosen topic is depicted in the cultural artifacts.
2. Analyze the artifacts to inform how the depicted cultures approach the cultural views of your selected topic: Cultural Views on Heroic Qualities:
o Discuss two similarities and two differences between the hero stories from these cultures.
o Explain what your findings suggest to you about the cultural values and beliefs of each culture regarding what makes a hero.
3. Summarize two main takeaways about the cultures reflected and insights you gained.
• Describe what you learned about the cultures reflected. • Explain how the insights you gained from these two cultures can be used to widen your perspective.
4. Explain how understanding the cultural similarities and differences that exist between your own culture and your chosen cultures can benefit you in your personal, academic, and professional life.
• Describe at least two similarities and/or differences between your own cultural values and ideals and that of one of the cultures you chose for this assessment. • Explain how these insights can be used to support your professional, academic, and personal endeavors.
5. Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, mechanics, and formatting.
