Assignment:
Language as a cultural competency that needs to be respected and accommodated in the same manner as cultural beliefs and practices.
Approximately 600 words.
1. Identify a situation you were involved with where language was a problem.
2. Describe the situation: who was involved, what was at stake, and what was the outcome?
3. Identify at least one significant challenge that you faced in this situation. Explain how it was addressed.
4. Identify at least one of the language errors discussed in this lesson that was involved in the situation. Review the case studies for examples.
5. Based on what you know now about culture, language and people, what would you change faced with the same scenario today? Incorporate at least 3 concepts discussed in this course, such as gender roles, religion, traditions, and SES, into your answer.
6. Identify and describe at least 2 resources that you or others could use in a similar situation.
Cite the references.