For this assignment, you will prepare a research paper that focuses on one of these scenarios, analyzing what happened, what the consequences either are or might be, and how the situation can be corrected and/or prevented in the future. These must be concrete suggestions that could actually be implemented rather than vague references or opinions. While the situations have been fictionalized, there have been actual situations that are very similar
The Course Project should be six to eight pages in length, Submission is in correct APA format with an additional title page and reference page(s). The reference page should include a minimum of four different scholarly, academically-accepted books and/or journals used. Do not use Wikipedia and similar encyclopedia websites, such as about.com or buzzle.com.
-Proposal: Discusses which topic scenario has been chosen and why, and how the topic is important to the study of cultural diversity.
-Describes what the student expects to find and/or what the students would be interested in learning; Describes how the student plans to go about his or her research.
– Outline lists the main topics the project will cover and incorporates the key elements of the chosen topic scenario; outline is clearly written and well-organized.
-Addresses each component of the chosen topic scenario, integrating concrete examples and strategies, and uses information from sources to support points.
The scenario is: A large hydroelectric dam built in the 1950s and 60s created a one million acre impoundment, and it has been a major means of both producing electricity and flood control for many decades. In early spring each year, the water level above the dam is lowered to allow a reservoir for upstream snow melt and runoff later released downstream in a controlled fashion. This annual event has drawn no notice until this past spring, when a Native American tribe whose reservation borders on the impoundment came forward to claim that an ancient burial ground had been revealed less than a mile above the dam when the water level was lowered. To them, this was sacred ground and disturbing the bones of their ancestors was tantamount to desecration. Citing both 19th century treaty agreements and contracts with the U.S. government at the time the dam was built concerning the sanctity of holy grounds, the tribe insists that the burial grounds cannot be submerged again and that the water level must be maintained at its present, lower level. They also say that their culture does not permit the removal and reburial of the remains and that the federal government has recognized the rights of Native Americans to protect their holy places. Anthropologists have surveyed the site and report that indeed it is an ancient burial ground, but that the people may be from a much older group than those presently claiming ancestry.
There are a number of problems presented. One, with no reservoir to hold snowmelt and runoff, there is likely to be major flooding downstream. Second, the lower level will mean less hydroelectric productive potential, and third, the lower water level will have a major impact on the recreation industry all along the impoundment apart from the reservation. Can this situation be resolved, and if so, how? Are we dealing with a cultural issue or one of race/ethnicity? How do the factors of economics and political power enter into the matter? Create a plan to bring this situation to resolution.
This is the proposal page I prepared and submit already:
Project Topic Proposal
Pierrette Belot
Chamberlain Online College Of Nursing
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The topic I chose is “The large hydroelectric dam………impoundment……….created on a million acres that is very close to a Native American tribe burial ground”. For the Native American the burial ground is sacred and the ancestor’s bones are not supposed to be disturbed because it will lead to desecration. In the other hand the impoundment is very important to keep in the area so flood can be prevented and to generate electricity that are both benefit the population itself in many aspects.
I chose this topic first of all because I assume that it is very challenging. Many issues arise from the discussion between the government and the Native American tribe. 1rst Not continuing the usual function of the hydroelectric dam will cause many problems, not only at production of electricity level but also in maintenance of the environment. Can the dam function differently and fulfill the main purpose? 2nd Is it permissible to not valuing the Native American tribe practices regarding burial and remains of their so-called ancestors? Can the remains stay still and being respected? This is a very delicate situation where the solution chosen has to satisfy both parties. However, one party will be happier than the other for the solution has to be the one the most beneficial to the whole: the government, the population including the Native American tribe.
I believe this topic is very important to the study of cultural diversity. It gives opportunity to learn to accept others with all their differences from cultural point of view. It also gives a chance to learn about the practices of this particular group regarding burial even beyond this ritual.
I am expecting to find out that between the government and the Native American tribe there was an agreement that does not make any party winner or loser. I would be interesting in learning more about the Native American culture, and if the hydroelectric dam exists still, and where is its location, is it still functioning; what happen to the Native ancestors’ remains. The way I intend to go about my research is to use available resources such as local libraries, Internet, my online school library, media article if there is any etc.
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