Hi Al_fred,

For this assignment I want you to help me a 3-4 page of essay. (Artifact Interview)

Here is the instractions;
For this assignment, you will follow the format that is used in Everything is Alive podcast and incorporate your imagination. The materials to listen or read were:

Choose one: Listen or Read please check the attachment for the transcript.

In this case you will interview a bandolier bag or Ashley’s Sack (just one) using the details from the book, two or more outside sources found in the Metro State Library Databases, and one theory from the course.

2. Explore and describe a theme related to culture and race. Some of the possible topics to cover is to note and describe the way the item might express the following themes. Choose one:

• expresses or questions notions of authenticity and identity
• the influence of historical events,
• power relationships,
• gender and race
• culture in combination with sovereignty of Native Nations or political identities
• environmental impacts on cultural resources
• other themes that you note of significance related to culture and race

3. Include a reference section and in-text citations

Reference the book and two outside-the-class sources.

For this assignment you can write an essay, record a podcast, make a screencast, or craft a digital presentation with Power Point or another digital tool. Be sure there is an introduction and a conclusion. Use two outside-the-class sources. This assignment is 750 to 1,250 words or three to five pages double-spaced or a five to 10 minute podcast/screencast.

RUBRIC: 30 Points

Quality 10 points

Quality of Writing (if pertinent)

__punctuation,

__spelling,

__capitalization,

__well-constructed sentences, __easy to understand writing, __organization, and ___the writing has been proofread/spellchecked for typos

__Did not use Generative AI.

Quality of Speaking (if pertinent)

__Organized, __Rehearsed, __Focused, __Engaging __Use of spoken references within the presentation

References 10 points

__Citations and references in APA or MLA

__Reference list and in-text citation are complete with at least three sources (two Metro State Library sources and the textbook and correctly formatted

__Incorporated two other sources and the textbook

Content 10 points

__Shows close reading of all texts

__Explains theme related to culture and race fully

__Shows understanding of theme related to culture, and/or race and provides full explanation with examples.

Read:

• Choose three areas or five Artists in Part 2: Reservation Stories in A Bag Worth a Pony: The Art of the Ojibwe Bandolier Bag
• All That She Carried pp. 265-to end.
• Lecture Notes

Assignments:

Work on future discussions, Cultural Artifact Paper, Misconception Related to Race or Racism Paper

Second assignment: (Two to Five Page Cultural Artifact Paper)

For this assignment, you can also use different presentation styles. For this assignment you can write an essay, record a podcast, make a screencast, or craft a digital presentation with Power Point or another digital presentation tool. Be sure that the digital format is compatible with D2L (can be uploaded and opened in D2L). Be sure there is an introduction and a conclusion. Use two outside-the-class, Metro State Library sources. This assignment is 500 to 1,250 words or two to five pages double-spaced or a four to 10 minute podcast/screencast or 10 to 15 slides.

1. In this assignment you need to choose an object or physical item that you can analyze. You can use an item from your own culture or from another culture. You do not have to use a family heirloom or something that you own. Please do not analyze sacred items that would require sensitive handling and permissions.

2. Use a theme that you notice from A Bag Worth a Pony or All that She Carried, and/or the lecture notes to deeply analyze the item.

3. Use a concept (a term or key word) from the lecture notes and readings. You will have at least one source (textbook or Metro State Library source) that requires a reference and in-text citations related to that source.

4. Include an introduction and a conclusion.

RUBRIC: 30 Points

Quality 10 points

Quality of Writing (if pertinent)

__punctuation,

__spelling,

__capitalization,

__well-constructed sentences, __easy to understand writing, __organization, and ___the writing has been proofread/spellchecked for typos

Quality of Speaking (if pertinent)

__Organization, __Rehearsed, __Focused, __Engaging __Use of spoken references within the presentation

References 10 points

__Citations and references in APA or MLA, including citing lecture notes

__Reference list and in-text citations are complete

Content 10 points

__Explanation of item

__Thoughtful analysis using the theme and concepts

Read

• Race and Society: The Essentials: Chapter 5
• Lecture Notes

WRITE MY PAPER