1. Describe the performance you chose and use thick description to give your reader a perspective on what performance you had viewed in a way that provides them very good detailed description. ( 5 points) 2. How would you use the lesson on social function of art to the performance you chose to describe in # 1? How would you assess this performance ? Is it more of a “cultural performance ” or “performing culture”? ( 5 points) 3. Conclusion: What is the role of Expressive culture – focus on art and performance – in the Asian American community? Synthesize and reflect on the lesson and activities that we have done this first six weeks of classes. What are the patterns of similarities or differences have you learned comparing your own cultural background vis a vis the culture of the Asian American community . ( 10 points) RUBRIC FOR GRADING : Areas of Competence for Grading 1. Comprehensive and balanced discussion of essay. Essay responds to guide questions provided. (50%) 2. Accuracy of Content – concepts from textbook are cited, paraphrased or elaborated to demonstrate knowledge of text material. (30 %) 3. Clarity and Readability (20 %) Pao Arts Center Reslab Link – Kevin So compelling conversation link- Performance Kevin So “Im an American”- Performance of Kevin So “Our America” Boston Asian American Film Festival short waves – Raja Kumari a short film – Ruby Ibbara – filipino america rapper – Prach ly – Cambodian American rapper – Link to open source cultural anthropology textbook : /Show more
