CORE 140A Group PresentationCORE 140A Group Presentation[Region] Africa[Region] Africa

Presented by:Presented by:Student – CountryStudent – CountryStudent – CountryStudent – CountryStudent – CountryStudent – Country

Insert map of Africa with your region highlighted

[South Africa]: A Country Study[South Africa]: A Country StudyStudent NameStudent Name

Southern Africa:Southern Africa:Regional StudyRegional Study

Each student will select a subject related to the Each student will select a subject related to the region as a wholeregion as a whole

GeographyGeographyDemographyDemographyEconomic CooperationEconomic CooperationRegional Crises (something that affects the majority Regional Crises (something that affects the majority of the region)of the region)

Civil warCivil warFamineFamineHIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS

For larger regions (West Africa) you will have to For larger regions (West Africa) you will have to divide these equally)divide these equally)

A Brief History of [country]A Brief History of [country]

Provide a brief history of your country. It is Provide a brief history of your country. It is not necessary to go back to prehistoric not necessary to go back to prehistoric times unless you feel it is significant. times unless you feel it is significant.

Use a timeline format with the event, i.e.Use a timeline format with the event, i.e.1652 – Dutch trader Jan Van Riebeek 1652 – Dutch trader Jan Van Riebeek established a way station at the Cape of Good established a way station at the Cape of Good HopeHope

Pre-Colonial HistoryPre-Colonial History

Provide a brief timeline of the history of Provide a brief timeline of the history of your country prior to colonization. Be your country prior to colonization. Be mindful of the fact that the current country mindful of the fact that the current country name may not have existed prior to name may not have existed prior to European occupation. An timeline of the European occupation. An timeline of the region would be appropriate and include region would be appropriate and include any ancient kingdoms or cultures that any ancient kingdoms or cultures that existed during this period.existed during this period.

Colonial HistoryColonial History

Provide an timeline of events that were Provide an timeline of events that were shaped by European colonization of your shaped by European colonization of your country. Include any major political figures country. Include any major political figures that were prominent in the struggle for that were prominent in the struggle for freedom from colonial rule. freedom from colonial rule.

Post-Independence History to Post-Independence History to PresentPresent

Provide a brief timeline of events that Provide a brief timeline of events that occurred from independence up to present occurred from independence up to present day. day.

Current Government/LeadershipCurrent Government/Leadership

Provide a brief explanation of the current Provide a brief explanation of the current form of government including who the form of government including who the current leaders arecurrent leaders are

Head of StateHead of State

Prime Minister (if applicable)Prime Minister (if applicable)

How long has the current head of state How long has the current head of state been in power and when are elections been in power and when are elections going to be held nextgoing to be held next

GeographyGeography

Briefly describe the geography of your Briefly describe the geography of your country. Include natural and man-made country. Include natural and man-made borders, neighboring countries and any borders, neighboring countries and any interesting features of the country.interesting features of the country.

Cultural HighlightCultural Highlight

Briefly describe a major ethnic group in Briefly describe a major ethnic group in your country. Include a background into your country. Include a background into their social institutions, religion, language, their social institutions, religion, language, cuisine, relationship with the central cuisine, relationship with the central government and how their culture has government and how their culture has changed over time.changed over time.

Current IssuesCurrent Issues

Briefly describe the effect of one of the Briefly describe the effect of one of the following issues on your country: famine, following issues on your country: famine, HIV/AIDS, the role of NGOs, sustainable HIV/AIDS, the role of NGOs, sustainable development, political instabilitydevelopment, political instability