Homework: Family Interview- Compare and Contrast Cultures Paper
Length: 750 to 1000 words.
It is important to identify and understand your own family culture in order to be able to understand and respect other cultures. Interview a family member, and an individual from another culture with which you are unfamiliar. Some examples of an individual from another culture to consider for the homework include a neighbor, coworker, patient, or friend. Inform the individuals of the purpose of this homework and make sure you receive their consent.
Interviews:
Review the "Family Interview" template prior to the interview. Additional space is designated on the template for you to create three additional questions to ask both interviewees (family member and person from another culture). Additional questions should be relevant to the readings or discussion and should provide value to the interview by helping to understand culture.
Some of the questions may include:
o Family beliefs: Have they changed over generations?
o Educational and occupational status in the culture and in the family
o Communication methods: verbal and nonverbal
o Current family goals/priorities
o Family member roles and organizational systems
o Spiritual beliefs: current practice and death and dying
o Alternative lifestyles
o Work attitudes and structure
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.