Intercultural Communication
Historical analysis:
Select an intercultural issue such as race relations, ethnic diversity or gender equality at workplaces, GLBT rights, immigration, and religious issues and research the history of the issue within the United States. Describe the intercultural issues and the attributions that have led to disparity between groups, discriminations, etc. Propose a theoretically and conceptually grounded ‘solution’ for how these intercultural challenges can be managed. The paper should include a) description of the problem or situation, b) the history of the groups in the United States, c) applicable intercultural theories, and d) proposed solution or way to improve communication about the subject.
The paper should include a) description of the problem or situation, b) the history of the groups, c) applicable intercultural theories, and d) proposed solution or way to improve communication about the subject.
Grading Criteria for Final Paper:
1. Depth of understanding of material demonstrated through clear conceptualizations of key concepts; appropriate synthesis of material rather than describing lists of studies or findings; comparison and contrast of perspectives, theorists, research programs.
2. Critical thinking and extension of ideas from readings to different research settings, theoretical perspectives, etc.
3. Explicit thesis and clear overall goals that are reinforced through a cohesive and comprehensive rhetorical argument.
4. Clarity of argument claims along with appropriate qualifiers and contingencies.
5. Clear organization and structure, framework and flow of ideas for readers.
6. Academic and professional quality of writing including PROOFREADING AND EDITING for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and scholarly conventions required in a publishable essay
7. APA citation style recommended
8. The paper must include 5 references from peer-reviewed journals
