2. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILE
• Name, Photo of yourself, family if possible
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Topics:
Why are you in Akron
What are you studying
What city are you from
Career- future plans
4. COUNTRY QUICK FACTS
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Full name: Republic of Serbia
Population: 9.9 mil (2011 including Kosovo)
Capital: Belgrade
Largest city:
Area: 88,361 sq km(34,116 sq mi)
Major language: Serbian
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 72 yrs(men), 77 yrs (women)
Monetary unit: Dinar
Main exports: Manufactured goods, food, live animals,
machinery and transport
• GNI per capita: US $5,680(2011)
6. LANGUAGE:
• HELLO
GOOD BYE
• THANK YOU
• PLEASE
NO
YOUR WELCOME
I LOVE YOU
• EXCUSE ME
YES
HOW ARE YOU
I AM SORRY
• DO YOU SPEAK ______?
• MY NAME IS _______
• I AM __________( NATIONALITY).
9. ECONOMICS
What products or services is your country known
for? What are the products that are
grown/made (agricultural, manufacturing,
mining, services)?
What kinds of products are imported to your
country?
What kinds of products are exported from
your country?
What is the economy like today in your
country?
10. EVERYDAY-ECONOMICS
• Currency- Banking- Cultural Financial Literacyloans, credit cards, cash…
• Jobs – what age do young people start working kinds of jobs- ?
• Students and money- Impact for this age group?do kids get an allowance? Work?
12. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMEN
• How is it growing up as boy or girl in family and
society
• Dress
• Gender rites / rituals
• Education- College-Grad
• At Work
• At Home
• Roles in Society
16. EVERYDAY LIVING
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Typical Day- schedule
A School Day/Week- 11-12yrs old
Study-Homework
Extracurriculars
Family Life- traditional housing- extended familyPets / Wildlife- Attractions to visit-amusement
parks-zoos-parks etc.
17. SIMILARITIES-DIFFERENCES
• Wrap up with what they notice- similar their
country to us- differentFuture- Where do they see themselves- 5-10 years
from now
Why is the international exchange important to them
Conversation- what has the class learned from their
presentation- most surprising-
18. LINKS
• Learn more- social media in their countrywebsites with more info- music- city- travel
• News Media
Editor's Notes
On this slide include Country Name, Flag, country emblem/ seal/ coats of arms
Resources: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
http://www.national-anthems.net/ ( can also upload MP3 version of your countries national anthem from this site)
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Personalized for each speaker from country.
Select your country’s map from:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1
On this slide- country map- Note for teacher & Presenters- Possible Map Skills Opportunity- Where country is in relation to Akron, Ohio – Use google earth free upload.
Statistics
¨ BBC News Country Profile at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm (best for gathering statistics for presenters)
Area
Capitol
Population
Major Religions
Major Languages- Sample of language in native script- Country name -
Other resources- ¨ State Department country information at
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/index.htm ( more in depth information)
¨ The CIA World Factbook country information at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html ( more in depth information)
¨ BBC News Country Profile at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm (best for gathering statistics for presenters)
¨ The Economist Country Briefing
http://www.economist.com/topics (search by country name)
¨ Embassy of Country in U.S. website:
http://www.embassy.org/embassies/
US Embassies and Consulates
http://www.usembassy.gov/
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
History or Geography- Highlights of important historical events for country-regions / Early Civilizations and/ or defining historical events that created country and culture social structures
Or Landforms and Geography
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Language(s) Spoken- how to say basic conversational words- vocabulary list - in english- pronunciation – native language- sample of script in native language
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Include on this slide any significant current events, upcoming elections, headline news…
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Good website to find photos of currency
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
(Has media section listing news sources)
