Venn Diagram: Cross-Culture Comparisons

INSTRUCTIONS

One important aspect of our course is for you to develop an appreciation of cross-cultural differences. Some cultural differences that you may experience abroad may include communication styles, perceptions of time, and decision-making approaches. Therefore, the purpose of this assignment is for you to further explore your own background and the cultural differences that you may encounter during our time in Japan.

Through this assignment, you will also learn more about your peers and the cultural similarities and differences that are found in our course. Topics for consideration to explore include but not limited to:

• Impact of the aging population and birth rates.
• Role of technology.
• Socialization.
• Religious traditions.

For this assignment, you will need to create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast your own cultural background and what you learned about the Japanese culture. You will need to post your Venn Diagram in the Unit 4 discussion forum. Although you are not required to provide follow-up posts to your peers, you are encouraged to review their posts and share similarities and differences found between your backgrounds.

Possible Venn Diagram platforms that you may consider using for this activity include: