Cross Cultural Perspectives

Required FinalCommon_Essay_Final Prompt: Choose an area of interest (for example, architecture, fashion, food, medicine, visual arts, performing arts, handicrafts, or religion). Discuss how the related cultural artifacts evolve and are affected by their context or location while examining the role of media, networks and/or institutions in shaping identity within and across cultures. Cite concrete examples from your readings and additional sources.To be submitted on webcampus as an assignment titled “UNIV 2001_COMMON ASSESSMENT”. Parameters: All responses must be 3-5 pages long, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font, submitted in SAFE ASSIGN, and must include an additional page for the References. Instructions to the students should include the following: (1) Responses must identify the topic of interest, (2) Clarify importance of at least two cultural perspectives (own and any other culture) regarding the topic, (3) Demonstrate understanding of the importance of intercultural experiences, (4) Use at least 3 different course materials as supporting evidence and, (5) Clearly and logically conclude the topic based on the evidence provided.Note to the students:Please focus on the following points as you prepare your essay. 1. Integrate information taken from several different (referenced) sources, to organize that information and to summarize the information, with conclusions that may be new to you. 2. Begin with a thesis statement, (or a claim) that you will explain and justify in your essay. Support your ideas with a rationale and evidence (not just, “I think”), logically organized throughout the essay. Your ideas and the support should be clear to the reader.3. Select relevant material to illustrate your points and provide specific references to class readings and/or videos. You also have the option of including additional research that you conduct via FDU library resources. Your essay must make substantive reference to at least three course materials. Do not cite, quote or reference from Wikipedia or general non-verifiable sources. References should follow the APA format.4. Do a self-reflection of your cultural awareness based on the implication of the topic/issue/problem raised in the essay.5. Proofread your essay; it should reflect proper grammar and syntax.