Tuesday, October 29, 2013

profolio ex 7:



Ethnocentrism Assignment – Exercise #7 EXTRA    
1.      Read about Ethnocentrism on Edmodo (Week #6)
Definition of Ethnocentrism: belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic groups.
2.      List three examples of ethnocentrism from history
-       European Imperialism
-       Nazi Germany.
-            Japanocentrism.
3.      What country is known for being ethnocentric today?
-       russia.
-       China.
-       Italy.
4.      What is the famous quote from Shylock which reminds all of us of our humanity?
If you prick us, do we not bleed. If you tickle us, do we not laugh. If poison us, do we not die. And if you wrong us, shall we not seek revenge?

5.      Look at the two

maps of ethnocentric Americans and ethnocentric Indians.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Portfolio Exercise #4


Everest climbing team: Cultural Diversity
Watch the film and take notes to answer the following questions:
  • List the team members by name, with their duties and country
Name   Responsibility  Country  Skills
ED victor    team leader     USA       Climber
Roger         Scientist    England       biology science   
Paula      mange the camp  , USA      , climber 
sharp           cooking    , Netherlands     chef and climber
segera          climber          Spain                 climber
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  • What were the qualities or skills of each member that benefitted the team?



there are multiple skills that  benefit the team such as biologies in the camp manger .



  How was the Team helped by ‘cultural diversity’ to attain their goal (reach the summit of Everest)?  

     Ambition and team spirit among this team, where they came from different countries and different cultures.they work together  to climb Everest mountains.