Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Describe cross-cultural perspectives on a complex global issue
Scenario
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You work at the Division of Water Sourcing and Education (DOWSE). DOWSE is an international nonprofit water company concerned about regions where clean water is scarce or difficult to access. Your department handles the collection of global freshwater data, so it can direct new developments. Your department also collects information about the people affected by this growing water crisis.
DOWSE has been invited to give a presentation at a local science convention. Your supervisor, René Dey, has asked you to share this presentation. You should focus on how water scarcity, quality, and mismanagement affect cultures and politics around the world. You should also explain how these issues can lead to inequality and discrimination. Finally, you will need to address the role of media coverage in raising awareness about these issues.
Directions
Create a presentation about the water crisis that contains 8–10 slides. You may include a combination of graphics and text to support your message.
You can record the presentation (7–10 minutes) or provide comprehensive speaker notes (750–1,000 words). If you choose to use speaker notes instead of recording, the notes should reflect what you would say in an audio or in-person presentation.
The presentation should address the following:
Describe the water crisis and the actions local and global organizations are taking to address it.
Describe the effect of the water crisis on countries and cultures around the world. Also, describe whether this has caused inequality or discrimination in these countries.
Describe the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations in addressing the water crisis around the world.
Discuss how the media portrays this complex global issue.
Read the articles in the Supporting Materials section and the Learning Resources to learn more about the water crisis.
