Funeral Customs Presentation

Instructions:

• Select Culture

• Research Culture: Introduce your assigned culture.

  • Identify specific symbols associated with your culture

  • If there is a specific geographic area associated with your culture, discuss how this location may have an impact

  • If your culture is a religion, summarize the beliefs of the religion

  • Discuss things that are considered taboo

  • Describe the typical family structure, if pertinent

• Research Funeral Rituals: Explore and document the funeral rituals, traditions, and practices within this culture. Consider aspects such as preparation of the deceased, funeral ceremonies, mourning periods, burial or cremation practices, and the role of family/community in the process.

• Sociological Analysis:

  • Identify the sociological theories or frameworks (e.g., functionalism, symbolic interactionism, etc.) that can be applied to analyze funeral rituals.

  • Analyze the rituals within this culture using these sociological perspectives. Discuss how these rituals reflect societal values, norms, religious beliefs, and social structures. Consider factors such as gender roles, family dynamics, hierarchy, community ties, and the impact of globalization on these rituals.

• References and Citations:

  • At the end of your slides, include a list of references, citing academic sources, scholarly articles, books, and credible websites used for research.

• Please provide a printed outline of your topic to instructor prior to presenting.

  • Include your sources at the end of this outline in APA or MLA format.

• Subject – 50 points

  • Accurate, thorough and current information

  • Adequate background information

  • Information is clearly presented and easy to understand

  • Logical sequence audience can follow

• Delivery – 10 points

  • Voice projection

  • Confidence in topic

• Visual Aid – 20 points

  • Reinforces presentation

  • Visually appealing/readable

  • Effort given

• Outline – 20 points

  • Printed out and given to instructor prior to presentation

  • Outline follows the order of the presentation

  • Sources are given in correct format

100 points total