Assignment #1

Assignment #1--Article Presentations

• Each student will be assigned an article to present to the class. Your presentation should last 15 minutes. You may include one short video (2-3 min) if relevant. Do not read your presentation. Talk to us and look at classmates while presenting.

Prepare 9+ PowerPoint or Google Slides which include the following:

• • • • Illustrations/graphics on all slides--Include some recent photographs of the region and people in your PowerPoint--Include at least 8 photographs or graphics. As mentioned above you may include a short (2-3 min) video as part of your presentation if it's relevant.

      • First slide should include author, title of article, source (book or journal) and date of publication. (Include photo)

      • 2nd Slide -- Include three maps side by side: 1. a map of the hemispheric(world/global) location(Eastern/Western, Northern, Southern).  2. a map of the continental location and 3. a map that zeros in on the specific location of the region/people/nation

      • 3rd Slides -- Provide a very brief cultural/historical overview of your country/region (5 bullet points max) (Include photo)

      • 4th and 5th Slide--Brief summary of the article or current political or cultural controversy. (Include photo)

      • 6th Slide--Explain and show how the controversy has been amplified and publicized by use of pop culture media (social, tv, Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) 

      • 7th Slide--Explain any mass street demonstrations or public events to promote the cause (Include photo)

      • 8th Slide--Relate to current class readings or theories--

        • • Make 2 points 

      • 9th Slide--Prediction for the future of the situation (Include photo)

Written Essay--Write up a three page summary of your presentation to be turned a week after you present--email as Word doc to Dr. Hollis

NOTE--If you are having trouble at any stage, email me for help.