COM 263 Week 1 Assignment

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COM 263 Week 1 Assignment. Select a culture that has an established community/presence in your area/city/state. You will focus your research throughout the semester on learning about this group.

Create a presentation using PowerPoint or another tool with your instructor’s approval. A minimum of fifteen slides are required for this assignment. A script/notes must be included in your presentation. The PowerPoint should include the following:

Explain the core values and history of the cultural group and describe how the culture became established in your area (e.g., what events, motivations, persons were influential in their establishment in your area?) Include a timeline of significant events (be selective – keep the timeline minimal).
Describe how this group has shaped the culture of the area.
Research and describe opportunities in which this culture could be experienced locally (e.g., festival, store, restaurant, cultural center, etc.).
Three sources are required for this assignment.

COM 263 Week 1 Assignment

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.