Length of 2.5-4 pages (at least 600 words), write on the topic below:

A culture expresses some of its most important values through its creative and imaginative works. Throughout our course, we have looked specifically at representations of Afro-Caribbean culture* in creative works and discussed the many cultural concerns, or values, that these works embody.

Assignment: Choose ONE value(spirituality, love, family, ancestry, fame, citizenship, community, self-respect, etc.) and explainhow culture's creative works (film, art, music, literature, poetry, folklore etc.) demonstrate that value. What do works show us about what we value as a culture?

Use at least two class texts(and/or videos) and one from outside the courseto make your case (and be sure to cite these texts correctly in-text and in a Works Cited page).

Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Julie Dash's Daughter of the Dust, Warsan Shire, Beyoncé, etc.

You will be evaluated on your ability to use specific details to clearly demonstrate a pattern of thought in a cultural context. Be sure to explain how the value is expressed, and how works of different types portray the value in their own way.

You will be graded on three areas:

• content - how clearly and accurately you answer the question above and how well you defend and explain your answer with specific examples from the texts (not meeting the minimum page requirement will impact content)

• organization - how well you organize your essay with a clear thesis/argument, introduction, conclusion, and well-defined body paragraphs

• grammar/MLA - how well you format, proofread, and edit your paper - a Works Cited page is required