Synthesize major concepts from cross-cultural research and theory in an integrative essay. This paper must be your original work that demonstrates reflective processing and thoughtful application of course material.
This interpretative essay must be well organized and presented in narrative format. Responses should be substantive and reflect college level work/writing. Points will be deducted for failure to conform to appropriate rules of grammatical guidelines (spelling, correct use of upper/lower case, punctuation) and organization (concise introductions and conclusions with logical flow of information). No other outside sources other than our textbook readings are required. Provide APA-style referencing of our textbook. (Since this is an essay assignment, do not submit an Abstract.) Double-space with one-inch margins and 12-pt. font.
ESSAY 1: An important big-picture theme in the study of global cultures is values of Individualism vs. Collectivism. Geert Hofstede’s research (Chapters 1 and 2) has been used throughout our study to interpret, understand, and predict cultural worldviews in a variety of contexts. Discuss two examples of Emics related to mate-selection/marriage practices: One emic that dominates countries high in collectivism and one emic that is prevalent in cultures high in individualism. Give original examples of these two emics and explain the associations in each type of culture.
ESSAY 2: Each culture provides a blueprint of acceptable norms regarding parent-child relationships. However, there is great diversity across the global landscape in parental ethnotheories that influence how parents fulfill their roles in socialization and enculturation. Assume that you are leading a Parent Education Group for first-time parents of infants and you are presenting the child outcomes associated with Diana Baumrind’s “authoritative parent” (Chapter 3). A parent asks for your recommendation regarding establishing sleep routines and co-sleeping with their baby in our diverse society. Present your response to them, based on important considerations discussed in Chapters 3 and 4.
ESSAY 3: Identify ways you could apply Howard Gardner and Robert Sternberg’s proposed theories to assess intelligence (Chapter 8) in different applied cultural settings. Or would you choose an alternate approach? Explain your ideas/reasoning.
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