Communications Cultural Artifact Project

Choose and analyze a cultural object or photograph, and why that object or picture – as a cultural artifact – represents an important aspect of your culture.  Include in your analysis: •Brief description of the culture(s) in which you were raised. Include descriptions of your family culture, your ethnic and/or religious cultures, and any other cultural influences that have formed the unique individual you are. •A brief description of the current culture(s) you belong to. How are these cultures different from those in which you were raised? You should use the object/photograph you choose for this assignment to explore the forms and meanings of cultures in your own life; the cultural influences that have formed you; what you have learned about cultural diversity and the diverse cultural influences that have helped to shape who you are. •Finally, use what you see in the photograph as a way to summarize the dominant values or beliefs that are a part of your personal world-view as a result of cultural influences that have formed you.  Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length. Please also include in your paper an image(s) of your object photograph in your paper.  Attached to your paper should be a list of references used to support your analysis.  A minimum of two sources outside of our textbook are required for this project.  References should be listed using APA style.                                                                               Rubric                      Paper Rubric      Paper Rubric     Criteria  Ratings  Pts        This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome  On time and meets paper requirements                 10.0  pts   Full Marks          8.0  pts   On time partially meets paper requiremnts          5.0  pts   Late meets paper requirements          3.0  pts   Late partially meets requirements          0.0  pts   No Marks               10.0 pts      Additional Comments        This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome  Organized with logical coherance of ideas                 20.0  pts   Exceeds          17.0  pts   Met          15.0  pts   Partially Met          13.0  pts   Needs Improvement               20.0 pts      Additional Comments        This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome  Incorporation of key course concepts                 20.0  pts   Exceeds          17.0  pts   Met          15.0  pts   Partially Met          13.0  pts   Needs Improvement               20.0 pts      Additional Comments                                                  Additional Comments    Total Points:  50.0