French Canadian Heritage and German Heritage

French Canadian Heritage and German Heritage Population Presentation (Cultural Presentation): Students will choose by the end of Week 2 from the list of cultural and sociocultural groups that have been assigned (French Canadian Heritage and German Heritage) and prepare a PowerPoint presentation. Preparation for the presentation will include synthesizing the information from assigned readings, the scientific literature, Internet resources, and other sources. Handouts should be provided for the class with the list of references (5 minimum). This presentation should address the following: History, values and worldview, language and communication patterns, art and other expressive forms, norms and rules, lifestyle characteristics, relationship patterns, rituals, degree of assimilation or marginalization from mainstream society, and health behaviors and practices. In addition to describing the these characteristics, the presentation must include (a) a comparative and contrast analysis of common characteristics and distinguishing traits between the groups,(and (b) a discussion of differential approaches needed by health care professionals. Grades will also be based on overall quality of the professional presentation including handouts and references. The presentation is due by the end of Week 8.