Occupation Profile for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

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Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area (e.g., Latin America), an ethnic group, or any other group (e.g., women's studies, urban affairs).

 

Tasks

  • Core — Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Core — Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Core — Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Core — Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Core — Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.