Shaun Hoggan

Assignment: Act out a 10 minute skit where the following social norms are communicated by action within the skit. 15% of total grade

Here are some of the cultural Values/norms that your fictional society holds sacred:

I. People with long hair are naturally more intelligent than others and their opinions should be considered in all things.

II. Neatness and cleanliness of attire is of paramount importance. People who have dirty or worn-out clothing are shunned by the rest of society.

III. It is expected in conversation that you will never look directly at the person to whom you are speaking, to do so is quite rude – you are examining them too closely.

IV. The most fascinating topic of conversation for your group is mathematics. Your culture is obsessed with it. Anyone who can discourse at length on the topic of higher mathematics is highly respected and is likely to hold a high position in the government of your society. Conversely, the topic of politics itself is highly taboo.

V. Natural light is the only true source of Light. Artificially created light is considered heathenistic and sacrilegious. The culture worships the sun goddess named Isosceles whose points of light are always true and equal.

VI. Naturally prepared food is preferred over artificially prepared foods with man made preservatives. Staying consistent with mathematical tradition food is always served in pairs

VII. Circles are considered holy. Squares are considered bad luck and taboo in society. Circles are considered to be one eternal round with no end and containing an infinite number of possibilities. Destroying the natural mathematical shape of one of god’s creations is considered blasphemy and is subject to punishment and possible sacrifice

VIII. Black shirts are preferred because black absorbs the light and does not reflect other strange colors.

Team members:

Kristtina

Cheryl

Shaun

Balinda

Joanne

Denise

Allie

Margaret

Sherrie

Azeeta

Charlie

Madeline