The study of America's role in the world as a multicultural democracy, with specific emphasis given to cultural diversity as embodied in the ideal notion of pluralistic identity.
Conducting a personal interview is different than profiling an event or gathering data. Here's some tips on ways you can turn fact finding into uncovering what makes your interviewee who they are.
Plan Ahead: After you decide who you will be interviewing, take some time to think about what you do know about them and what you would want to know. Which categories are you most curious about? Which do you assume are the most similar or different from your own?
Make Conversation: It's important to make the other person feel comfortable speaking with you. A person is going to open up more when they are just talking to a person instead of simply answering questions. You can use your own assessment into your background to help break the ice.
Take Notes: Even if you are using a voice recorder, write notes to refer back to. This helps you remember anything that seems particularly interesting that you want to dive deeper into and would be a good point to address in your PowerPoint.
Ask Follow-Up Questions: Don't be afraid to ask for clarification or for more detail to elaborate on a particular subject. The more detail the better, but don't push. They are showing you who they are. Respect that.
