The class will be divided into groups. Each group will decide on a culture unfamiliar to the group. Each group will put together a presentation of no less than five and no more than ten minutes, and present this information to the class. All of the following topics must be covered. Extra topics can be addressed if the group finds them relevant or interesting. 1. Direct your discussion around the following points: a. Country or countries where this culture originates
b. Languages spoken
c. Dietary practices
d. Health care practices for the elderly, and philosophy on aging
e. Male/female interactions, thoughts on family and raising children
f. Religion and religious practices within the culture
g. Practices associated around illness and death
h. Important customs, holidays or festivals One or more people in the group may choose to interview a person from this culture and bring the information back to the group. However, this is not mandatory. Your presentation must have a visual component such as handouts, a poster, or examples of foods (not all of these are necessary). If you wish, overheads or PowerPoint presentations can be done. Each person in the group may take part in the presentation. Each person in the group will receive the same mark, providing they all contribute equally. The final question: If your client were a member of this cultural group, what unique challenges could you have when providing care?