Afterreading the autobiography of Luis Rodriguez and participating in ourdiscussions of the book (Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Daysin L.A), now it is your turnto communicate what you learned from the book. In this essay I would like tohear what concepts that you have learned this semester helped you connect tohis story and better understand the impacts of intercultural communication.

Ina 2-3 page essay follow the guidelines below to complete the assignment.

In your first paragraph

1.briefly summarize the book to give a generalidea of the overall story. End your introduction with a thesis statement abouttwo intercultural communication concepts that will be developed in the body ofyour essay.

In the body of your essay

1.For each intercultural concept you havechosen, identify examples of how each is demonstrated by the characters and/ordevelopment of the plot.

2.Describe how the concept is applied in thestory. Be specific as you describe the character(s) and/or event(s) where thisconcept is demonstrated. Use appropriate terms from the text.

3.Evaluate whether the concept is appliedeffectively or ineffectively (good example or bad example).

4.Analyze the consequences of the conceptseffective or ineffective application. Consider the short-term and long-termconsequences to the character(s) and/or plot. Go beyond the actual book

In a concluding paragraph

1.summarize your insights regardingintercultural communication as demonstrated in the book. What are the majorlessons to be learned?