Choose a country, international region or cultural group that you are interested in studying.
Research multiple sources for your information, using the questions listed below as a guide to focus your research. Utilize ASU’s library for research on your country and the topics below, you can also explore current documentary films, current news stories from or about the culture, and conduct interviews with someone from that culture if possible, etc.
You should have at least three credible sources for your information.
Your final paper should be between 2-3 pages, plus a reference page for your sources.
Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins and APA style citation throughout the paper
Provide in-text citations for the sources that you referenced when writing your paper AND provide a reference list of the sources cited at the end of the paper. Cite all sources that you use, both in text and in the reference section. Both in-text citations and reference list citations should follow APA guidelines provided in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed-2019). [You may refer to OWL Purdue (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.for brief examples of the APA style]
When you cite online material, please be very specific. Note the website section and subsection where you found the information.
Address at least 5 of these bullet point questions in your project:
What constitutes friendship in the culture? How are they formed? To what extent can you rely on a friend to help you? How long do friendships last?
What are the cultural norms and taboos regarding meeting and dating people of the opposite sex?
How are marriage proposals conducted in the culture? Is it between a man and a woman? Is parental permission needed? Is a marriage arranged by an individual’s parents or a third party or “go-between”?
What is a typical wedding like? What are the reasons for the rites and rituals that are associated with it? How much variation can there be in the type of marriage ceremony that couples have?
How do members of the culture view divorce?
If divorce occurs, what are the rights of each partner? What is the emotional impact?
What is the general cultural attitude toward homosexuality? What legal rights or protections exist for gay or lesbian couples? Can they marry or adopt?
With respect to gender roles, how are the general perspectives of this culture the same as or different from your culture? How does this vary with regard to social class, education, urban and rural population, and generational changes?
