Wednesday, September 10, 2014

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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