Objective: To visually represent the various elements that make up your cultural identity. This could include your ethnicity, nationality, language, religion, traditions, customs, and any other aspects that you feel significantly contribute to your identity.
Identity Map Instructions:
How to do it:
Start by brainstorming the different elements of your cultural identity. Consider factors like your family’s heritage, the cultural practices you engage in, the languages you speak, and the beliefs and values you hold.
Decide on a format for your Map. This could be a traditional mind map, a collage of images and words, or any other visual format that allows you to express the components of your cultural identity creatively.
Use symbols, colors, images, and words to represent different aspects of your culture. For instance, you might use a flag to represent nationality, a religious symbol for your faith, and pictures or icons for traditional foods or holidays.
Make sure your Map is personal and reflects your unique identity. There is no right or wrong way to do this as long as it meaningfully represents you.
Submit theMapp using a collage or flyer along with the reflective essay.
Reflective Essay Instructions:
Objective: To reflect on your cultural identity, its significance, and how it has shaped you. This essay should explore the elements you have mapped out, their meaning, and how they interconnect to form your cultural identity.
How to write it:
Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of cultural identity and its importance. Outline the main elements of your cultural identity as depicted in your map.
Body Paragraphs: For each central element of your cultural identity, dedicate a paragraph or two to reflect on its significance. Discuss how it has influenced your values, behaviors, and perspectives. Share personal anecdotes or stories that illustrate its impact on your life.
Connections: Reflect on how the different aspects of your cultural identity interact. Consider any conflicts or synergies between them and how they have shaped your sense of self.
Conclusion: Summarize your reflections and discuss how your cultural identity influences your interactions with the world. You might also reflect on how your understanding of your cultural identity has evolved through this assignment and how you anticipate it might continue to evolve.
Formatting and Submission:
Follow APA formatting guidelines (include references and citations)
Ensure your Essay is well-organized, with clear arguments, and supported by examples from your life and your culture identity map.
Proofread your work for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors before submission.
The Essay should be 500 to 750 words in total.
