1) In the article “Shakespeare in the Bush,” why was it important for the author to realize how much a different cultural perspective can influence the way people understand the world around them? Have you ever had difficulties explaining a joke, or a story, or a concept to someone from a different background? Why do you think this kind of miscommunication happens, and how can we deal with it?
2) In the article "Tricking and Tripping", how did Sterk's "outsider" identity create difficulties for her research? Were there any ways that her outsider perspective helped her to see things that insiders didn't? Have you ever had similar experiences while trying to adapt to a new social environment (work, school, a new group of friends, or dealing with people from a different cultural background)? Explain.