Analyzing Cultural Perspectives

Analyzing Cultural Perspectives

Throughout the assessments in this course, you will have opportunities to analyze cultural artifacts and/or works of art. A cultural artifact is something created by human beings reflective of their society, such as an article of clothing or ancient pottery. A work of art refers to something created by an artist (amateur or professional), such as a painting, sculpture, film, poem, or photograph. You are encouraged to choose something meaningful to you. You can select cultural artifacts or works of art of interest to you in general.

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For this assessment, you will write a 2–3 page paper that analyzes your artifact using the strategies you’ve learned in this course. By using these strategies, you’ll:

• Practice your problem-solving and self/social-awareness skills as you consider how your personal experiences and perspective influence your analysis of artifacts that illustrate diverse and ethical perspectives.
• Be better equipped with information to help you make more objective and informed decisions.
• Solve complex problems and think through situations related to diversity and

Analyzing Cultural Perspectives

As you follow these steps to analyze a cultural artifact or work of art, you are actively practicing the process of thinking through a problem and breaking it down into its parts. Additionally, self-awareness, social awareness, and articulation are critical in navigating the workplace and working with others, whether at work or home. This assessment will leverage what you have learned about the human experience to help you understand what perspectives you hold and how they affect the decisions you make.

For this assessment, first, choose a cultural artifact or work of art, and then, in 2–3 pages of writing, analyze it using the strategies you’ve learned from the provided resources.

1. Start by writing an introductory paragraph that describes which artifact you
   1. Provide a brief description of the artifact itself, including identifying details such as the type of artifact, the artist or musician, when it was created, and the materials
   2. Explain why you chose this In other words, what about the artifact appeals to you?

Analyzing Cultural Perspectives

1. Describe the historical and artistic contexts of the artifact or work of
   1. Describe the historical context, such as the time period, the place, and the reasons the artist might have had for creating the artifact.
   2. Describe the artistic context, such as the visual and aural techniques and Include reasons that explain why these techniques were used.
      1. Consider how the artistic context was shaped by the historical context at the time the artifact was created.
   3. Explain the cultural values conveyed through the artifact or work of
      1. Identify two cultural values that you believe the artist was trying to convey through the artifact or work of art.
      2. Explain how these cultural values are portrayed, reflected, or demonstrated in the
         1. For example, how might an anti-war song from the late 1960s or early 1970s portray or reflect American culture at that time? Similarly, how might a French Impressionist painting reflect beliefs about modern life in the second half of the 19th century?
      3. Reflect on the way culture shapes your perspective and impacts the decisions you make about the meaning of the cultural artifact or work of art.

Analyzing Cultural Perspectives

1. 1. 1. 1. Relate the artist’s cultural values to your own. Examine the similarities or differences that you see between your cultural values and the artist’s cultural
         2. Explain how your cultural perspective shaped your response and connection with the artifact or work of art.
      2. Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, mechanics, citations, and our submission should meet the following requirements:

• Length: 2–3 pages of text, in addition to a title page and reference
• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Formatting: Format your submission according to APA style, with a title page, double spacing, and a reference page.
• Citations: Cite at least two sources; these can be course materials, library sources, or credible internet Cite sources according to APA rules.