Assignment

LOTE Country and Culture Assignment Due: Week 3 Term 4 2009 __ Objective __ Your task is to choose a country (which must be passed by me) and learn all that you can about it. This is not a copy and paste assignment. This is a research assignment that requires you to research the culture, history and language of your country. You will present your assignment in the form of a PowerPoint presentation in front of the class using the Interactive White Board during week 3. You will be marked on: · The information you use (it should be interesting and informative) · The presentation and clarity of your PowerPoint presentation ·  Your ability to follow and include the criteria as set out below ·  Your in class time management and behaviour · The quality of your oral presentation and your enthusiasm __ Criteria  __ Choose two or three of these criteria. Create a title page for each section to help your sequencing and organisation. · ** Geography ** – where is your country, what is the terrain, population and climate? Include maps. · ** History ** – When was your country discovered, have there been any wars or major upheavals, any interesting political or cultural changes? · ** Culture ** – What sort of people live in your country, are there any festivals or customs, is your country religious, is there a national costume or cuisine, what do people do for hobbies and entertainment? · ** Language ** – What language, or languages, are spoken in your country? Find three (3) common phrases in your language and give their English translation, eg. ‘Good morning, how are you today?’ or ‘Can you please pass the salt?’. · ** Famous People ** – Are there any famous people from your country - inventors, movie stars, singers, artists, models, designers, etc...? · ** Tourist Attractions ** – If you were visiting your country what would you like to see? Where do most tourists visit on a trip to our country? Include pictures and captions about what it is, where it is and its significance. · ** My Corner ** – This is an //optional// slide for you to include anything that you found interesting that doesn’t fit into any other category. Note – You do not need to answer each of these questions, they are a guideline only. I suggest //at least// three slides for each category you choose. Things to remember: o Be careful about the colours you use – make sure it can be easily read and viewed o Do not put too much writing on each slide o Point form is acceptable <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o Label all maps, diagrams and photos <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o Ensure that all photos correspond to your information <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o Rehearse your presentation <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o PROOF READ AND EDIT!!!