Country expert Blog Assignment

Introduction: Week 8

Give a brief historical overview and a map. Explain the basics of the country.
Example: Language, political structure, religion , how long independent and from whom,
allies and adversaries, major/minor conflicts both internal and external, etc…

Note: In everything that follows be sure to use the readings thus far in the semester together
with all other sources of material covered thus far, to inform your understanding of your country.

Causes of Poverty: Week 8/9

Political History
Climate
Overpopulation
Colonialism
Economic Issues? Debt? Market Economy
ETC.

Consequences: Week 10

Life expectancy
Infant Mortality Rate
Health Issues
Education issues
Housing Issues
Conditions for Women and Children
Dollar Amount Per Year
Hunger
Refugee Issues
Other

Cures: Week 11

What types of things are being done in this country?
Find specific Examples
Sustainable development, etc.

Conclusion : Week 12

What do you think the future holds for this country? Why?

CITE Where Appropriate!!!!

GPC Revised Reading for Weeks 8-11

Week 8
Finish Colonial Present and Read Section III pgs 65-78 and 93-114 in Power

Week 9
Section IV, V pgs 115-170 in Power

Week 10
Section VII pgs 239-286 in Power
Peace Part I

Week 11
Peace Part II