The Land of Big Groceries, Big God, and Smooth Traffic
M1.3 Assignment Worksheet
Begin by reading The Land of Big Groceries, Big God, and Smooth Traffic: What Surprises First-Time Visitors to America from The Atlantic.
Once you have finished reading, use the data in the article to answer the questions below.
- Be sure to answer each question thoroughly and address all parts of the question.
- Each answer should be at least 100 words in length.
- Do not go beyond the data.
- Do not include the questions as part of your work.
Consider the Sources (6 points)
Where did Fisher get the information for his Atlantic article?
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What type of research method did he use?
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Identify the limitations of Fisher’s data.
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Where did first-time visitors get their ideas about the U.S., according to Fisher?
Cultural Surprises & U.S. Values (10 points)
List at least 5 of the cultural elements Fisher reported as shocking to 1st-time visitors to the U.S. Identify each element as either material or non-material culture.
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Review the Core American Values and identify U.S. values that can be linked to these cultural elements. Describe the connection. For example: well-stocked supermarkets = material comfort.
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Research: More Cultural Surprises (8 points)
Conduct research to find four [4] more elements of U.S. culture not mentioned in this article that surprise, delight, or horrify visitors. Choose a data collection method that works for you:
- Interview someone from another culture about their experiences in the U.S.
- Use your own intercultural experiences: fieldwork!
- Conduct internet research, but be cautious about the source and accuracy of the data.
Make sure to cite your source(s).
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Reflection (6 points)
What did you learn that you did not know before? What can we learn from viewing our own culture through the eyes of others? Be sure to use sociological concepts and terms in your analysis.
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Consider the Sources (6 points)
Where did Fisher get the information for his Atlantic article?
By looking at how information is presented in the article, it emerges that Fisher got information from anecdotes. There are also shreds of evidence showing that Fisher got information from different self-reported experiences and comments that arose from various individual responses. There is no specific text that was used in getting all the information that Fisher has presented in the reading.
What type of research method did he use?
The research provided by Fisher is a qualitative research study. The rationale is that the research is based on the provision of anecdotal evidence and depends on self-reported experiences. It is different from the traditional research that is conducted using systematic research methods and processes.
Identify the limitations of Fisher’s data.
The first limitation of Fisher's data is the need for representativeness. The data presented by Fisher is based on self-reported experiences gathered from a small group of individuals. The views of the group, therefore, may be challenging as they may not represent the opinions of the broader population, which is about first-time visitors coming to the United States of America.The second limitation is the focus on anecdotal nature, indicating that the data is majorly anecdotal. The data, therefore, relies on individual experiences with their perceptions. Therefore, the findings presented might need to be more generalized or reflect broader population trends.The third limitation is there is a potential for bias. In the data presented, responses collected from sites used for public questioning might lead to potential bias or result in having different preconceived notions regarding the United States of America.
Where did first-time visitors get their ideas about the U.S., according to Fisher?
Cultural Surprises & U.S. Values (10 points)
List at least 5 of the cultural elements Fisher reported as shocking to 1st-time visitors to
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