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Intercultural Competence and Social Responsibility: The Problem with "Hoodia"

The problem with "Hoodia" narrative

The Problem with Hoodia (pdf). Case study developed by the Office of Global Learning Initiatives, Florida International University. Used as a pre-assessment for global awareness and global perspective student learning outcomes, 2009.

Rubric

Q1: What is the problem in “The Problem with Hoodia”? Given what you know about the world, what are the issues (environmental, economic, cultural, political, etc.) influencing the problem?

Q2: What perspectives need to be taken into account in order to find a solution to the problem?

Rubric used to assess student responses to the questions associated with "The Problem with Hoodia."