Unit 1: Module 1: Local Community Based Inquiry

Will gain knowledge and skills on cultural and social awareness

Be able to critically assess the messaging and branding of store and evaluate the ethical implications of retail practices

understand the broader implications of consumerism on society and the planet

Analyze stores and think about consumerism in your life and society

Gain experience in conducting ethnographic research through observation and analysis in a retail setting

Reflect on the ethical considerations of retail practices, including labor exploitation, environmental sustainability

Create a group presentation based on a specific part of the local community. Write a paper based on research on the Mall Crawl Ethnology assignment.