Wedding Traditions Powerpoint Presentation

FAM621 Wedding Traditions of the World Name: ________________________ Is it possible to define “Canadian wedding traditions?” What wedding traditions are your family customs? How important is it to you that you practice these traditions, if you get married? Diversity exists worldwide in wedding traditions, and your task for this assignment is to examine wedding traditions from around the world, and compare them for similarities and differences. Choose one culture’s wedding traditions to research and present to the class. Create a 3-5-minute presentation (10-15 slides), with visual interest in the form of images, video, text or hands-on demonstrations. Explain the historical background, cultural significance, and ways in which these traditions are practiced. You should have at least one slide at the end of your presentation which describes any patterns, similarities, or differences you see between the cultural significance of wedding traditions from various regions of the world. Describe how wedding traditions are used to affirm the values of a culture (pass it on). Please include a citation on EVERY slide. Marriage Traditions of the World – Evaluation Name: ______________________________ Presentation includes a detailed, accurate description of the traditions and their cultural significance /10 Presentation is engaging with effective visuals or other forms of communication /5 Detailed and accurate description of culturally significant similarities and differences shows an in-depth understanding of those wedding traditions /3 The role of wedding traditions in affirming cultural values is discussed in an insightful and sophisticated manner, using specific examples. /2 Total: /20