Assignment for a college-level course on intercultural communication: Write a 2-3 page response that compares the Pact of Umar to another situation where two cultures with different traditions co-existed, such as the indigenous cultures of the “New World” interacting with colonists, or religious sects (Anabaptists, Quakers, etc.) sharing communities and resources with non-sectarian residents. What similarities do you see? What differences? How might this comparative analysis shine a light on systemic othering of minority culture both then and now?

Bring your response to class on [date]. Students will be paired to share their ideas and then report out to the class so we can all learn from each other and move the conversation forward.