Integrated Cultural Framework

Important:
***country culture: China
***read additional materials, use the six dimensions of the Integrated Cultural Framework model analysis.
***choose one film at the end of the instructions. analysis six dimensions.
***Do not summarize the contents of the film; discuss only the link between the video and the ICF.
***quote every research information. important ‘ quote ‘

Essay:
1) Begin by reading “Film as a Lens for Studying Culture and its Implications for Management Practice”. The key learning point in the article concerns the Integrated Cultural Framework (ICF). Carefully review the dimensions of the framework (i.e., ability to influence, comfort with ambiguity, assertiveness, individualism/collectivism, time and space orientation).
2) Identify Chinese culture. Briefly describe that culture in terms of beliefs, customs, ceremonies, etc.
3) Apply the six dimensions of the Integrated Cultural Framework model to Chinese culture, using the reading “Film as a Lens for Studying Culture” and the Integrated Cultural Framework chart. Briefly describe your findings. each dimensions of the framework need to add an simple example.
4) Choose one film from the list below, or a book on another culture. Select a book or movie on a culture other than Chinese. Briefly describe the culture in the film in terms of beliefs, customs, ceremonies, etc.
5) Apply the six dimensions from the ICF to the culture represented in your film. To carry out the analysis select a lead character or a specific group identified in the film and apply the ICF (e.g., to what extent did you observe the lead or the groups’ ability to influence in situations portrayed in the video). Each of these films can be analyzed from a number of perspectives—there is no best answer. Again, the primary learning objective is to enhance your understanding and use of the ICF. Please, do not summarize the contents of the film; discuss only the link between the video and the ICF. The grade is based on the extent to which you are able to explain the relationship between scenes in the film and the ICF.
6) Conclude with a brief discussion on the similarities and differences between the two cultures.

***Choose one films. Films are categorized by the focal group addressed in each of the videos.

-European-: Au Revoir, Les Enfants; East West; White; Grand Illusions; The Bicycle Thief (G); Local Hero; The Englishmen went up a Hill Came; Down a Mountain; The Book Thief; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (G)

-Latin-: Fitzcarraldo; Lone Star; El Norte; Mi Familia; Central Station; A Day Without a Mexican

-Middle East-: The Color of Paradise; East is East; My Name is Khan

-India-: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (G); Outsourced (PG); Slum Dog Millionaire; Monsoon Wedding (Dis) ability; Forrest Gump (G); My Name is Khan; African; The Gods Must be Crazy (G); Hotel Rwanda

-African American-: The Color Purple (PG); The Help (PG)

Integrated Cultural Framework

Important:
***country culture: China
***read additional materials, use the six dimensions of the Integrated Cultural Framework model analysis.
***choose one film at the end of the instructions. analysis six dimensions.
***Do not summarize the contents of the film; discuss only the link between the video and the ICF.
***quote every research information. important ‘ quote ‘

Essay:
1) Begin by reading “Film as a Lens for Studying Culture and its Implications for Management Practice”. The key learning point in the article concerns the Integrated Cultural Framework (ICF). Carefully review the dimensions of the framework (i.e., ability to influence, comfort with ambiguity, assertiveness, individualism/collectivism, time and space orientation).
2) Identify Chinese culture. Briefly describe that culture in terms of beliefs, customs, ceremonies, etc.
3) Apply the six dimensions of the Integrated Cultural Framework model to Chinese culture, using the reading “Film as a Lens for Studying Culture” and the Integrated Cultural Framework chart. Briefly describe your findings. each dimensions of the framework need to add an simple example.
4) Choose one film from the list below, or a book on another culture. Select a book or movie on a culture other than Chinese. Briefly describe the culture in the film in terms of beliefs, customs, ceremonies, etc.
5) Apply the six dimensions from the ICF to the culture represented in your film. To carry out the analysis select a lead character or a specific group identified in the film and apply the ICF (e.g., to what extent did you observe the lead or the groups’ ability to influence in situations portrayed in the video). Each of these films can be analyzed from a number of perspectives—there is no best answer. Again, the primary learning objective is to enhance your understanding and use of the ICF. Please, do not summarize the contents of the film; discuss only the link between the video and the ICF. The grade is based on the extent to which you are able to explain the relationship between scenes in the film and the ICF.
6) Conclude with a brief discussion on the similarities and differences between the two cultures.

***Choose one films. Films are categorized by the focal group addressed in each of the videos.

-European-: Au Revoir, Les Enfants; East West; White; Grand Illusions; The Bicycle Thief (G); Local Hero; The Englishmen went up a Hill Came; Down a Mountain; The Book Thief; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (G)

-Latin-: Fitzcarraldo; Lone Star; El Norte; Mi Familia; Central Station; A Day Without a Mexican

-Middle East-: The Color of Paradise; East is East; My Name is Khan

-India-: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (G); Outsourced (PG); Slum Dog Millionaire; Monsoon Wedding (Dis) ability; Forrest Gump (G); My Name is Khan; African; The Gods Must be Crazy (G); Hotel Rwanda

-African American-: The Color Purple (PG); The Help (PG)

Integrated Cultural Framework

Important:
***country culture: China
***read additional materials, use the six dimensions of the Integrated Cultural Framework model analysis.
***choose one film at the end of the instructions. analysis six dimensions.
***Do not summarize the contents of the film; discuss only the link between the video and the ICF.
***quote every research information. important ‘ quote ‘

Essay:
1) Begin by reading “Film as a Lens for Studying Culture and its Implications for Management Practice”. The key learning point in the article concerns the Integrated Cultural Framework (ICF). Carefully review the dimensions of the framework (i.e., ability to influence, comfort with ambiguity, assertiveness, individualism/collectivism, time and space orientation).
2) Identify Chinese culture. Briefly describe that culture in terms of beliefs, customs, ceremonies, etc.
3) Apply the six dimensions of the Integrated Cultural Framework model to Chinese culture, using the reading “Film as a Lens for Studying Culture” and the Integrated Cultural Framework chart. Briefly describe your findings. each dimensions of the framework need to add an simple example.
4) Choose one film from the list below, or a book on another culture. Select a book or movie on a culture other than Chinese. Briefly describe the culture in the film in terms of beliefs, customs, ceremonies, etc.
5) Apply the six dimensions from the ICF to the culture represented in your film. To carry out the analysis select a lead character or a specific group identified in the film and apply the ICF (e.g., to what extent did you observe the lead or the groups’ ability to influence in situations portrayed in the video). Each of these films can be analyzed from a number of perspectives—there is no best answer. Again, the primary learning objective is to enhance your understanding and use of the ICF. Please, do not summarize the contents of the film; discuss only the link between the video and the ICF. The grade is based on the extent to which you are able to explain the relationship between scenes in the film and the ICF.
6) Conclude with a brief discussion on the similarities and differences between the two cultures.

***Choose one films. Films are categorized by the focal group addressed in each of the videos.

-European-: Au Revoir, Les Enfants; East West; White; Grand Illusions; The Bicycle Thief (G); Local Hero; The Englishmen went up a Hill Came; Down a Mountain; The Book Thief; My Big Fat Greek Wedding (G)

-Latin-: Fitzcarraldo; Lone Star; El Norte; Mi Familia; Central Station; A Day Without a Mexican

-Middle East-: The Color of Paradise; East is East; My Name is Khan

-India-: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (G); Outsourced (PG); Slum Dog Millionaire; Monsoon Wedding (Dis) ability; Forrest Gump (G); My Name is Khan; African; The Gods Must be Crazy (G); Hotel Rwanda

-African American-: The Color Purple (PG); The Help (PG)