Global Perspectives Presentation Outline

This is a suggestion to get you started; it is by nature very brief. If a teacher has specific topics he or she would like you to discuss, the coordinator will let you know. Classes run for 40-45 minutes. You should prepare approximately 20 minutes of presentation as most speakers find that American students have many questions.

Personal Introduction

• your name (print it on blackboard, write it in your language if appropriate)
• where are you from (point it out on classroom map), show passport
• what brings you to Rochester
• your career plans after college
• biggest adjustment for you in coming to Rochester

Daily Life (from perspective of a child the students' age)

• school day (hours, getting there, length of school year, uniforms, subjects studied)
• meals (traditional foods)
• types of housing
• recreation (favorite sports, music, movies, toys)

Geography (use classroom map)

• climate (seasons, temperature)
• capital city
• bordering countries
• size and population compared to USA
• time difference (compared to USA)
• significant features (to historical/social/political development)

Culture

• major ethnic or religious groups
• money
• holidays and festivals
• flag and its significance
• language (teach a few words or how to count to ten)

Government

• elected, method of power transfer
• title of head of your government
• military service required
• any governmental changes which affect you personally

Current Events

• what is #1 issue discussed on news
• position in world, part of Trade Community
• how is your country interdependent with USA
• role of women in your society
• any environmental issues

What one thing would you like the children to remember about your country?

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