This is a THM 225 Cross Cultural Tourism Winter 2020 Assignment. Discuss What you tend to follow/consume as current local or global events or issues in the media, including your tendencies in perception and interpretation.
THM 225 Cross Cultural Tourism Winter 2020 Assignment
20% of final grade Written: 3-5 pp, double-spaced, 12 pt. font; short answers, using full sentences (complete thoughts), paragraphs, and referenced where appropriate (APA style); Due: mid February – exact date TBA March 2nd (submitted to Blackboard Learn) – 20% of final grade Or Presentation: 5-7 min in class on date TBA – 20% of final grade Or combination Written (3pp as above) and presentation (3-5 min) _____________________________________________________________________________________ As a reflective exercise that requires review of terminology and key concepts, please:
1. Describe your personal cultural framework. Thus, this should include reference to the intersection of cultures and subcultures that are part of who you are, and how you identify and project yourself. Besides, useful key terms and concepts to use as part of your description can/should include:
THM 225 Cross Cultural Tourism Winter 2020 Assignment
Firstly,avowal and ascription to dominant culture(s) and/or co-cultures (e.g., nationality, gender, etc.)
Secondly, intercultural experiences (travel, living, upbringing, etc.)
Thirdly, fundamental and relative ethical perspectives
Fourthly, source and sense of connection with the cultural elements of religion, history, values, social organization, language
Fifthly, worldview relative to religion, secularism, spirituality; can be specific about faith/belief and associated practices
Finally, perception of your Values (Kohls), Value Dimensions (Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck), Value Orientations (Hofstede)
2. Describe how your personal cultural framework influences:
a. What you tend to follow/consume as current local or global events or issues in the media, including your tendencies in perception and interpretation. Thus, what aspect(s) of your personal cultural framework (above) influences this the most?
b. What you feel inclined to pursue for tourism employment: e.g., type of position/responsibility, guests, company size/style, location, etc.?
c. Do you feel that a & b (above) are related? Hence, if so, to what degree do you feel that this has been been intentional?