Cultural Immersion

Running Head : Cultural immersion

ABSTRACT

Who are the Arabs ? Basically , they are people who speak Arabic and the ones residing in the Middle East . Often , Muslims and Arabs are used interchangeably but they are two different terms . Immersion activities have been conducted to have a full grasp of the culture being studied There were differences observed but basically the rule of respect applies for all groups of people and races . My interviewee had made an impact on me , showing compassion towards other racial groups . Moreover he shares how he manages to maintain his culture and tradition despite the fact that he is not in his own country

In Focus : On Arabs , Cultural Heritage , and Racism

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Cultural group studied : Arabs

Events /Activities Attended

Date Activities Attended Hours Rendered

May 12 , 2007 Small gathering 2 hours

May 18 , 2007 Dinner 2 hours

May 27 , 2007 Community Service 5 hours

June 2 , 2007 Community Service 4 hours

June 3 , 2007 Small gathering 2 hours

- The name of the interviewee has not been revealed for his own and family 's sake . He opted to be called Mr . C

- Mr . C , 40 years of age with 3 children and has a stable food business

- The gatherings and community services attended are the ones spearheaded by Mr . C

- Not only is his family successful in business , Mr .C has also been a great help to the Arab society in their place . He provides employment for his fellow Arabs for them to do away with robbery and terrorism

- As mentioned , he is not just after the welfare of his fellow Arabs but he is also involved in activities aimed at their holistic development

It has been a great experience to know him . After drafting this my notions about Arabs have been changed substantially . Because of the news at television , I myself associated this race with terrorism and killings . I perceived them as individuals who are ruthless

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