1. HU261 HU261 Global Civilization Unit 8 Kaplan University Stuart Collins

2. COURSE INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR AND SEMINAR INFORMATION Instructor Name and Credentials: Stuart Collins MA, MA.. Kaplan Email Address: scollins2@kaplan.edu. AIM Instant Messenger Name: scollins2. AIM Office Hours (ET): By Appointment Course/Seminar Day and Time (ET): Mondays @ 2pm ET + 9pm ET. COURSE MATERIALS Textbook Information Title: Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 28 Nations, Clusters of Nations, and Continents

3. COURSE CALENDAR TOPTOP Unit # and Topic Learning ActivitiesAssessments Unit 1: China: A Base Culture and Its Diffusion across Borders Read Chapter 25: “China’s Great Wall and Cross- Cultural Paradox” and Chapter 26: “The Chinese Family Altar” Read about your Final Project Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 1: Discussion Board Unit 2: The Japanese Garden Read Chapter 3: “The Japanese Garden” Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 2: Discussion Board Unit 2 Project Unit 3: India: Unity and Diversity Read Chapter 28: “ The Dance of Shiva” and Chapter 29: “A Kaleidoscope of Diversity” Participate in Discussion Unit Project Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 3: Discussion Board HU 261-1: Analyze the overarching metaphors that define diverse cultures. This is a form of critical thinking. Unit 4: Cleft National Cultures: Nigeria Read Chapter 19: “The Nigerian Marketplace” Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 4: Discussion Board Unit 5: Torn National Cultures: Mexico Read Chapter 23: “The Mexican Fiesta” Participate in Discussion Unit Project Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 5: Discussion Board Unit 5 Project HU 261-3: Demonstrate synthesis of diverse cultural concepts through written communication. Unit 6: The Brazilian Samba Read Chapter 6: “The Brazilian Samba” Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 6: Discussion Board Unit 7: Same Metaphor: Different Meaning: Israel and Turkey Read Chapter 20: “The Israeli Kibbutzim and Moshavim” Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit 7: Discussion Board GEL-5.2 Analyze the impact of human expressions on culture Unit 8: Egalitarian Culture: The German Symphony Orchestra Read Chapter 12: “The German Symphony” Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Unit Project Unit 8 Discussion Board Unit 8 Project HU 261-2: Evaluate leadership as a factor in cultural development and shifts. GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English [Note: Standard American English is the common language of educated professionals and is understood by people across different geographical regions, educational backgrounds, and ethnic and racial associations. Unit 9: French Wine Read Chapter 15: “French Wine” Participate in Discussion Attend Seminar (Option 1 or 2) Check out Extra’Extra’ for additional resources Final Project Unit 9: Discussion Board Final Project Unit 10: ReflectionParticipate in Discussion

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12. Unit 8 Seminar Our Unit 8 Seminar will focus on the characteristics of the modern Germany. Explore how immigration in Germany is different from immigration in the United States. Examine whether Germany is a “melting-pot” like the U.S. Analyze some of the challenges facing both countries with regard to their immigration policies.

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23. http://townhall.com/columnists/ricksantorum/2011/02/18/multiculturalism_threatens_americ a

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25. http://spectator.org/archives/2011/02/17/multiculturalism-has-failedhttp://spectator.org/archives/2011/02/17/multiculturalism-has-failed#

26. http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/259387/multiculturalism-vs-american-exceptionalism- peter-kirsanowhttp://www.nationalreview.com/corner/259387/multiculturalism-vs-american-exceptionalism- peter-kirsanow#