PLEASE HELP Take few minutes to watch the video clip "The Lost Boys: Part One", as you watch think about the following questions and pay close attention to the way the men have attempted to adapt to the American culture.
What are a few of the items that the boys now have that are very American?
Are the Lost Boys able to continue expressing their strong Sudanese identities as Dinka?
What are some of the American experiences that we take for granted that were very new and foreign to the Dinka when they arrived in the US?
How might the Lost Boys overcome some of their perceptions of American culture?
In three or more paragraphs, respond to the following items in your writing. You will need to create and upload a document. Please make sure you directly reference the videos, your textbook and your own personal experiences. Writings for this assignment are only read by the instructor so please keep your answers candid and honest.
What unique characteristics of a community are representative of American culture?
How do the values of the Lost Boys compare to your own?
What questions and fears would you have if you were moving to a new place?
What differences do you see between Dinka culture and American culture?
How do you think you would adapt to life in a new country?
Why? How has the Lost Boys’ cultural upbringing affected their perceptions of American culture?
Explain how salience was shown in the video. To what degree did the boys appear to be able to assimilate with American culture? Do you think they would want to stay in America for a long time? Why?