have a conversation with someone from a different cultural—-a friend, co-worker, professor, relative. Discuss at least 4 of the following, and share what you have learned from your interview and your readings, and discuss how it changes your perspective on that person and culture.
When writing your interview, start with an introductory paragraph discussing who you are interviewing and what culture he/she comes from. Then you will choose at least four of the topics listed below to discuss and analyze with your interviewee. Make sure you list the four topics that you are discussing. Finally, you will then conclude with a “Reflection” section in which you discuss what you learned and how your interview has changed your perspective.
Choose at least four of the following possible topics:
Importance and role of the family
Religion/Spirituality
Gender Issues
Attitudes about mainstream U.S. culture
Social Class
Cultural Values
Language Issues
Ambition and Family Obligations
Adapting to America or to a new region of America
The four topics you select must be separated by subtitles including the topic question (e.g., Cultural Values)
