Identify the historical context of ideas and cultural traditions outside the U.S. and how they have influenced American culture

Cultural Celebration Research Paper and Presentation

NuFS 144 sec. 10 and 11

 

GELO 2 Identify the historical context of ideas and cultural traditions outside the U.S. and how they have influenced American culture.

Due Dates:

Research Paper: Sec. 10: Tues, 4/11; Sec. 11: Tues, 4/11

Presentation: Sec. 10: 4/25, 5/2, 5/4, 5/9, and 5/11

Sec. 11: 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16

For this project, you will research a traditional cultural celebration featuring symbolic foods. Topics will be chosen from the approved list below, by lottery on the first day of class. You will present a history of the cultural celebration from an anthropological/historical point of view, and you will include discussion of associated symbolic food(s) and the meaning in the context of the celebration, and typical preparations. You will also discuss changes in the celebration in the modern world due to immigration and globalization.

The paper will be 5 pages double-spaced in length and must include a list of at least 4 references in APA format. The best references are publications from the library links provided, with working SJSU library link listed (test the link!). You may use books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. If you use 4 SJSU library sources, you will earn 5 points of extra credit. Websites may be as sources only if they are credible sources of information, in the instructor’s judgment. You should not use information from blogs, FaceBook, personal websites, or wikis. Look for academic/educational, news bureau, travel, tourism, hospitality, or similar sites.

In-paper citations should follow the same approved format (APA). Turnitin.com originality score of 10% or less is expected, and you will be allowed to resubmit your paper.

The presentation should be 5 minutes maximum, and will be an overview of the paper. You should prepare at least 4 PowerPoint slides as visual aids (maps, pictures of food preparations, celebrations, etc.). See rubric below and short PowerPoint posted on the Assignment in Canvas.

Cultural Celebration Topics

· Lunar New Year

· Tet

· Oshogatsu

· Day of the Dead

· Christmas (France)

· Christmas (Italy)

· Diwali

· Seder

· Rosh Hashanah

· Hanukkah

· Autumn Moon Festival

· Weddings (pick a country)

· St. Lucia’s Day

· Songkran

· Oktoberfest in Germany

· Birthdays

· Epiphany/Three Kings Day

· Ramadan

· Yalda Night

· Mardi Gras

· Las Posadas

· Greek Easter

· Quinceanera

· Bar Mitzvah

· Holi

· Nauroz (Nowruz)

· Tea ceremony (Japan)

· Afternoon tea (England)

· Doljanchi

· Kwanzaa

· Cinco de Mayo

Cultural Celebration Research Paper and Presentation Grading Rubric

All papers must be submitted to Assignments/Canvas (plagiarism detection will be activated).

Note: This paper is a research paper and should be written as an objective presentation of the information you have found in researching the topic. Do not include personal opinions or preferences (write in 3rd person only). The presentation is more casual and you may include personal thoughts and insights.

Grading Rubric – Food Culture Research Paper	Points
History of celebration (where, when was it first celebrated; other anthropological/historical details)	20
Description of tradition in cultures where it is celebrated: what traditional dishes or special foods are eaten and preparation methods (no recipes); describe typical customs or special practices of the celebration	20
Symbolic uses and/or restrictions of symbolic foods associated with a celebration (3 or more examples)	10
Current usage or changes in how/where celebrated (include changes due to immigration/globalization or other, use by immigrants to US)	10
References (4 references from library list with working SJSU library links – plus 5 points EC); credible websites	20
Quality of writing (grammar spelling, topic organization)	20
Total	100

Grading Rubric – Food Culture Research Presentation	Points
Cultural Celebration Information: Origins and history described, symbolic/restricted foods explained, how it is celebrated today and in the US	13 points
Visuals: appealing, not too much information/slide: bullet points no more than 5 words long (no complete sentences).	5 points
Organization and presentation: good structure, polished and practiced; enthusiastically presented; content of slides described, not read; no notes; short bullet points, no long sentences); kept to time limit (within 30 sec of time allotted); presented enthusiastically, made eye contact and engaged with the audience.	7 points
Table of Contents Toggle Total	25 points

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