Your Emirati Film - Marking Rubric

Introduction to Reflection One

Artifacts, Emirati Cultural Heritage and Identity

Definition 

Cultural artifact, anything created by humans which gives information about the culture of its creator and users

Part 1

Do you know what the artifacts in the PowerPoint werebelow were used for?

Which countries or ethnic groups are they from?

 

Watch the PowerPoint and note down your favourite artifact

	What is it?	What is it used for?	Where is it from?
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Part 2

What does the coffee pot symbolize in Emirati culture?

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Take a look at some of the Emirati artifacts in this virtual museum.

http://www.uaeinteract.com/VIRTUAL_MUSEUM/museum_index.html

 

 

What Emirati artifacts would you choose to explain your culture to a visitor to the UAE?

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Do you have many Emirati artifacts in your home?

Have you retained many of the old Emirati traditions in your family?

Can you explain what makes Emirati culture unique in the world?

 

 

Assignment for Reflection 1

(Stage 1 of preparation for final presentation)

Learning by Doing

In teams of four or five, you are going to go out into the field and produce a five-minute in video the medium of your choice – e.g. mobile phone, camera, iPad.

Your video will be about your Emirati cultural heritage and you will reflect on how Emirati culture can be conserved and promoted for the next generation

Your video must be filmed in a place where tourists are found – places could include The Heritage Village, The Grand Mosque, The Corniche, The Big Tour Bus, A Camel Farm, The Malls, The Harbour

The video must:-

·         Introduce yourselves (10 seconds)

·         Explain your Emirati culture by describing the use of at least four cultural artifacts e.g. a coffee pot, a burqa

·         Reflect on what makes your culture unique

·         Reflect on how your grandparents made their living?

·         Reflect on how much Emirati culture has changed in forty years

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h65h6cJKLNw&feature=player_detailpage

·         Ask some tourists about what their culture is most famous for

·         Chat to tourists about their opinions on Emirati culture

·         It would be excellent if you film some of the interaction between your team and the tourists but if that is not possible, a photo and a spoken summary of their opinions is acceptable

·         Reflect on the fact that Nationals are less than 13.5 % of UAE residents - what should be done to conserve and promote Emirati culture?

·         Reflect on the effect of tourism on your culture – does it promote Emirati culture and identity or damage it?

·         Reflect on whether the UAE is best described as being a melting pot or a garden salad of cultures

·         Film a strong conclusion

 

Points to remember:-

ü  Everyone must prepare for the film

ü  Everyone must speak about the specific subjects

ü  There must be at least four artifacts

ü  Reflections are very important

ü  You must include all points

ü  Make sure that you refer to the marking rubric

 

The video must be uploaded to your blog and be shown to the class.

After making the video students have to individually reflect on their learning and include it in their e-portfolio.

 

 

 

 

 

LSS 2053 Cultural Diversity

Assignment for Reflection 1 – Stage 1 of Preparation for Final Assessed Presentation

Learning by Doing: Work with your group to produce a video which meets all the following criteria:-

	Criteria for Assessment	Marks
1.	Cover Clip:  including all necessary information: (names, photos and I.D. numbers of all group members; section, course code, teacher’s name, project title and submission date)	5
2.	Organisation – the items in your film must be presented in the order detailed below.	5
3.	Deadline – your work must be submitted on time.	10
4.	Group Participation – all members of the group must contribute equally.	10
5.	Thought and Care – Attention to detail; clear evidence of thought and reflection.	10
6.	Content
	1.       Introduce yourselves (10 seconds)	5
	2.       Explain your Emirati culture by describing the use of at least four cultural artifacts e.g. a coffee pot, a burqa	5
	3.       Reflect on what makes your culture unique	5
	4.       Reflect on how your grandparents made their living	5
	5.       Reflect on how much Emirati culture has changed in forty years	5
	6.       Reflect on which aspects of your culture still exist	5
	7.       Ask some tourists about what their culture is most famous for	5
	8.       Chat to tourists about their opinions on Emirati culture and record their comments	5
	9.       Reflect on the fact that Nationals are less than 19% of UAE residents - what should be done to conserve and promote Emirati culture?	5
	10.   Reflect on the effect of tourism on your culture – does it promote Emirati culture and identity or damage it?	5
	11.   Reflect on whether the UAE is best described as being a melting pot or a garden salad of cultures	5
	12.   Film a strong conclusion	5
	Total Marks / 100

 

Group Members’ Names

 

Teacher’s Feedback

 

Student’s Reflection on his/her Learning Experience – each student must complete this section individually.