HUMA 215 Cultural

Artifacts of our own cultures surround us. From art and music to architecture
and literature, from philosophy and religion to laws and economics, we live
among cultural artifacts that have deep roots.
Select the single
cultural artifact that you believe best represents the culture in which you live
today. Present a detailed description of the artifact, and analyze in detail how
the artifact relates to the values and beliefs of the culture. Investigate and
evaluate the deep cultural roots of your artifact. What historical roots allowed
your artifact to come into being? Which cultural periods might have influenced
its eventual development? How do you anticipate this artifact being passed to
future generations? What kinds of evolutions might it undergo as culture
changes? Craft an essay of 3-4 pages that addresses these points from the
perspective of someone trained in the Humanities.