Assignment:
Part A:
Select ONE of the following questions and answer completely. A minimum of 3-4 paragraphs is required for this writing assignment.
The text gives us several "definitions" of success. Think about this carefully and describe what you consider to be your "own" definition of success.
When you find yourself in a cultural environment outside of your own, how do you know when to adapt and when to resist?
Select one school you attend(ed). If you were to grade this school on its ability to capitalize on diversity, what grade would you give, and why?
Part B:
Select ONE of the following questions and answer completely. A minimum of 3-4 paragraphs is required for this writing assignment.
Have you ever had the opportunity to meet someone on whom you had already formed certain impressions? (Examples - spouse/sibling/parent of a friend, a teacher/instructor etc). After meeting the person, how did these preconceived impressions affect your ability to relate to the person? Did your impressions change?
We have all encountered some form of discrimination at some point in our lives. What was one of yours and how did you deal with it?
What is the first image that comes to mind when you hear the words racism and prejudice?