Evaluate communication issues and trends of various cultures within the United States.

World Cultural Perspective
Resources

World Cultural Perspective Scoring Guide.
Writing Feedback Tool.
APA Style and Format.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:

Competency 1: Evaluate communication issues and trends of various cultures within the United States.
Develop research strategies for locating appropriate sources that indicate cross-cultural trends.
Competency 3: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to increase intercultural competencies.
Investigate cultural tendencies, issues, and trends.
Competency 4: Analyze how nonverbal communication (body language) influences intercultural communication.
Identify sources that demonstrate the effects of nonverbal communication.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and contexts.
Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Instructions

This assignment will help you prepare for your World Cultural Perspective paper, which is due in Unit 9. Complete the following:

Reflecting on the readings and the media pieces assigned in this unit, along with the Skin Deepvideo and the activities you completed on the RACE—The Power of Illusion Web site, write a paragraph explaining the cultural tendencies, issues, and trends that stood out for you as you engaged in the readings, videos, and activities.
Compile an initial list of resources on cross-cultural issues and trends that you could use in your World Cultural Perspectives paper. For each resource, describe your research strategy for locating it, and explain how it may add value to your paper. Be sure to include resources that apply to nonverbal communication as well. Format your references in APA style. Keep in mind that this list of resources may change throughout the course.

Refer to the World Cultural Perspective Scoring Guide as you develop this assignment.
Assignment Requirements

Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA Formatting: Paper, resources, and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
Font and Font Size: Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point.

Develop your assignment as a Microsoft Word document. Submit your document as an attachment in the assignment area.

Note: Your instructor may also use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide feedback on your writing. In the tool, click on the linked resources for helpful writing information.