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InstructionsThe goal of this assignment is to encourage you to engage in meaningful interaction with a member of a culture different from your own. You should treat this interview as an opportunity to learn about how members of your subject’s culture express themselves, engage with others, function in their community and family, etc. Focus your questions on aspects of the culture that reflect these ideas (rather than things like food and holidays, etc.). This assignment will also help you gain insight into the process of planning and conducting an interview. You should plan at least 15 minutes for the question portion of the interview.Before the InterviewPrepare yourself by doing some general reading on the interviewee’s culture. You should try to get a basic understanding of customs, etc. so you have a better sense of what questions to ask. Plan your questions to encourage conversation in the areas of personal expression, communication with others, etc. Open ended questions are always better than closed.During the Set-upGive the interviewee an overview/reminder of the purpose of the assignment, tell them about some sample questions, and remind them of the length of the interview. You should also ask if they have any questions before you start.During the InterviewTry to ask open ended questions that get your partner talking about what makes their culture unique. Focus on questions that dig deep into the culture, rather than surface questions. You might ask questions that encourage discussion about the following areas –The roles of the family members – what is expected of the mother, father, children, grandparents, etc.The type of communication that is valued in the culture (direct, indirect, etc.)The type of communication that is taboo or unacceptable in the culture (verbal, nonverbal; circumstances where things are appropriate or inappropriate)How people express themselves when they are upset or in conflict, i.e. is it okay to confront someone in public or only in private, are they open and direct in their concerns or would they rather hint at their displeasure, etc.Education – how it differs from your cultureSocial rituals/rites of passageWhat personality traits are most admired or respected (talkative vs. quiet, etc.)How people in their culture view AmericansCommon nonverbal symbols/behaviors and how they compare to yoursValues that are similar to and different from yoursHow people in their culture define a “good” personAny other questions you think are relevant for the person or cultureDuring the Wrap UpLet them know you are on the last question. Be sure to ask them if they have anything to add (the most interesting information often comes at this time).Submit to MeA two- to three-page paper identifying the questions you asked, what you learned about the culture, what you found most interesting, how your cultural practices and those of your interviewee differed or were similar, etc.See due date on syllabus/assignment.