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Video assignment 3: due April 3rd

Assignment 3: The Code of Gender

Video is here:

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/the_codes_of_gender_2009/

After watching the video, write:

• Three things that they have learned from this video.
• Two questions that they still have.
• One aspect of video that they enjoyed.

Write a short response essay to the question: What is gender? How does it relate to culture? What is the role of advertisement?

Video assignment 2: due February 20th

Watch the film Status Anxiety here:

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/status_anxiety_2004/

Write:

• Three things that I have learned from this video.
• Two questions that I still have.
• One aspect of video that I enjoyed.

Answer:

Does the reality portrayed in the video relates to Costa Rica? Explain. Give examples. Write at least 15 full sentences. 

Be ready for discussions.

Video assignment 1: due January 23

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/i_am_2010/

Watch the video called I Am. Be aware that there are 2 parts to this video.

Answer the following:

1. What is learned from this video is.....
2. Something I find useful for my own life is....
3. One question I am left with after watching this video is....

Create an "I am" piece. It could be visual (collage, PP) or written (essay, poem, etc.) Be creative. Be prepared to share.

I am

What I love the most is...
What I fear the most is...
Something I really like to accomplish is...
Being Costa Rican means...
Something I want to contribute to the world is...

Chronogram 1-2014

Week	Date	Objectives	Contents	Evaluation
1	Jan. 13th -17th	To analyze and discuss culture in different contexts. To study theories and concepts in intercultural communication. To reflect and convey ideas on one´s and other´s culture. To become critical of ideas and the reality of our complex world.	Introduction Intercultural communication: concepts and definitions Diagnostic
2	20th – 24th			Assignment 1: Video I am  (10 %)
3	27th – 31st		Forms of communication (verbal and non verbal) The context of culture
4	Feb 3rd – 7th
5	10th -14th		Culture and relationships The English speaking world	Quiz 1 (10 %)
6	17th – 21st			Assignment 2: Video Status Anxiety (10 %)
7	24th – 28th			MIDTERM TEST (25%)
8	March 3rd – 7th
9	10th – 14th		Conversation, language and culture Individualism and collectivism
10	17th  - 21st
11	24th – 28th		Cultural values in a changing world Multicultural and intercultural settings	Quiz 2 (10 %)
12	March/April 31st – 4 th			Assignment 3: Video The Codes of Gender (10 %)
13	7th – 10 th		Gender, culture, and globalization	Final Project (25%)
14	14th  - 16th		Holy Thursday and Friday off

Assignment 4: Consuming Kids

Watch the video Consuming Kids here:

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/consuming_kids_the_commercialization_of_childhood_2008/


After watching the video write:

• Three things that they have learned from this video.
• Two questions that they still have.
• One aspect of video that they enjoyed.

Short response essay:
What is the role of family and education in changing this reality?

Assignment 3: The Code of Gender

Video is here:

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/the_codes_of_gender_2009/

After watching the video, write:

• Three things that they have learned from this video.
• Two questions that they still have.
• One aspect of video that they enjoyed.

Write a short response essay to the question: What is gender? How does it relate to culture? What is the role of advertisement?


Be prepared to discuss.