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Select an artifact that depict a hero and analyze the heroic qualities and transformation journey of that story. Then compare and contrast the hero story to a person you consider a hero in your own life.

Introduction

Other people’s ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.

– Amy Poehler, actress, comedian, and writer

Much of Amy Poehler’s work, including her time on Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation, involved her closely collaborating with a team. Just like Amy, working with others who have different perspectives and talents can not only help you successfully meet your goals, it can also inspire you (and others) to work in new ways.

In this assessment, you will continue to strengthen your relationship-building skills as you explore how artists work together to change people’s perspectives and how you can use those same strategies to inspire change in your personal and professional life. Exploring these strategies will also help you hone your self- and social-awareness skills. That’s because, to work with teams effectively, you need to consider how others are feeling and how you can encourage them to do their best work. When your team members are doing their best, you’ll find that you do your best, too.

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.

– Michael Jordan, professional basketball player

“It’s easier if I just do it myself.” That thought has probably crossed your mind at some point in your life or career. It might happen when you’re working alone on a challenging task, you feel like explaining your process or asking for help will only make more work for you. In some situations, it may truly be easier to go at it alone. But more often, there is a tremendous benefit to working with others, especially when those people have different perspectives than your own.

In this assessment, you will strengthen your relationship-building skills as you explore how artists collaborate with others to grow their abilities and how you can also work constructively with other people to achieve great things in your personal and professional life. As you collaborate with friends, peers, and colleagues, you will also strengthen your self- and social-awareness skills by learning to accept feedback and use it to improve your own game.

References

BrainyQuote. (n.d.). Michael Jordan quotes. https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/michael_jordan_…

Goodreads. (n.d.). Amy Poehler quotes. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1227166-as-you-na…

Overview

Hero stories exist in cultures around the world and when we read and pay attention to these stories, we can gain a view into a culture’s values and beliefs. The hero’s journey has common themes and story arcs as the hero evolves from an everyday person to the hero. Through conflict and triumph over these conflicts, these experiences transform the individual into the hero.

In this assessment, you will select an artifact around the hero story from Chapter 6 of Exploring Cultures. Analyze the artifact and use the elements and themes found in the story to explain the cultural values, traditions, and beliefs of that culture. Additionally, add your insights on how this culture is similar and different from your own culture and how understanding a culture’s hero story helps to widen your perspectives, which are critical to developing effective problem-solving skills.

Preparation

Follow the steps to complete this assessment:

  • Select one artifact from Chapter 6 of Exploring Cultures that depict a hero.
  • Summarize the hero transformation found in the artifact.
  • Describe someone you would consider a hero in your own life and explain why that person is a hero to you.
  • Compare and contrast the hero story to your description of a hero in your own life. Explain how the similarities and differences suggest to you about the cultural values and beliefs of what that culture and your culture regards as hero qualities. 

Instructions

Use the Heroic Qualities Analysis Assessment Template [DOCX] to complete this assessment.

  • Step 1: Analyze the three traits that heroes have in common at the end of their transformation.
    • Explain how the hero is awakened to a purpose greater than themselves.
    • Explain how the hero has a strong sense of self and has the confidence to carve his or her own path in the world.
    • Describe how the hero embraces a growth mindset (believing that through hard work and determination, they can learn and develop skills, (regardless of their natural ability) and are open to change.
  • Step 2: Describe a hero in your own life who went through a hero transformation.
    • Describe the kinds of problems this person had to solve and what this person did to strengthen relationships.
    • Describe the self-awareness this person gained about themselves and how that helped him or her to manage or cope with change.
  • Step 3: Explain what your findings suggest to you about the cultural values and beliefs of what the culture in the hero story and your own culture regards as hero qualities.
    • Identify similarities and differences between the hero story artifact and your description of a hero in your life.
    • Describe the cultural values and beliefs that can be extrapolated from the hero stories. What are the similarities and differences between the cultural artifact and the story about a hero in your own life?
  • Step 4: Summarize two main takeaways about the culture reflected and the insights gained.
    • Describe what you learned about the culture reflected.
    • Explain how the insights you gained from the culture can be used to widen your perspective.

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Additional Requirements

Your submission should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Write in complete sentences free from errors that detract from the overall message.
  • Font and font size: Arial, 12 point.
  • Citations: Include complete citations of your sources. Review Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

  • Competency 3: Analyze cultural differences and similarities of people globally.
    • Analyze the three traits that heroes have in common at the end of their transformation.
    • Describe a person in one’s own life who went through a hero transformation.
    • Explain what the findings suggest about the cultural values and beliefs of what the culture in the hero story and one’s own culture regards as hero qualities.
    • Summarize two main takeaways about the culture reflected and the insights gained.
  • Competency 5: Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
    • Write in a well-organized and concise manner that adheres to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics.