Population Presentation:
choose one cultural group and one socio-cultural group and set up a PowerPoint presentation (APA style).
Preparation for the presentation will include synthesizing the information from assigned readings, the scientific literature, Internet resources, and other sources. Students will provide a minimum of 5 references.
The presentation should address the following:
• A brief history of the cultural/socio-cultural group
• Values
• Worldview
• Language and communication patterns
• Art and other expressive forms
• Norms and rules
• Lifestyle characteristics
• Relationship patterns
• Common rituals
• Degree of assimilation or marginalization from mainstream society
• Health behaviors and practices.
The presentation must include a compare and contrast analysis of common characteristics and distinguishing traits between the cultural group and the socio-cultural group. As well as a brief explanation of differential approaches needed by health care professionals.
Grades will also be based on overall quality of the professional presentation including handouts and references..
Cultural Groups: Hispanic & Latino Americans
Socio-cultural group: Mexican Heritage,
