Arabic culture

Outcome 2 Recognize and discuss the aspect of Arabic culture

Objective: Describe three Arab countries

To meet this objective, you will prepare a project on three Arab countries.

The traditions and customs of Arab cultures have many differences compared to Western culture. If you are traveling to an Arab country, knowing certain Arab customs and traditions will make your visit more enjoyable. Even if you’re not planning a trip, it is also fun getting educated about other cultures.

You will be assigned three Arabic speaking countries to research and create a powerpoint/keynote/ video slide-share presentation to be presented to the class on your selected countries. Your research must include (but is not limited) to the following information: Voice over must be in Arabic:

Title page with Map of each country – includes a map of each country, label its bordering countries /oceans
Flag of each country + picture
Cost of flight to each country from the United States.
Geography – discuss the geography of each country, talk about some major land formations /
bodies of water found in each country ( rivers, oceans, mountain ranges, waterfalls), include names and pictures of places
Demographics/People – population, languages spoken in each country
religions practiced, and include pictures of people from your country
Currency – the name of the currency, exchange rate to US dollars, picture of currency
Capitol – population of the city, picture of the city, and at least three popular/historical
destination one should see while visiting the city
Economy – Gross Domestic Product (GDP (Official Exchange Rate)), major industries,
agriculture products, unemployment rate, population below the poverty line, and any other
economic information you find interesting.
Five famous people from each country – name, date of birth, death date (if dead), why they are famous, provide a picture for each figure.
Five popular tourist destinations for each country– include pictures, which makes it a popular destination, and any other interesting or important information about the destination
Two holidays/customs celebrated in each country – explain the holiday, custom, or tradition, when is it celebrated and why, include pictures.
Typical foods – include some typical foods eaten in the country, including pictures and at least one recipe.
Dance – what dances are home to this country and/or popular in this country, including name and description of the dance, video clip if available.
Music – talk about at least one style/genre of music that is native to your country, include names of musical instruments used, popular musicians/bands in this genre, and a clip of musical genre/style if available
Bibliography – list all sources/websites used in your project.

Rubric

Countries Project Rubric

Countries Project Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 1

General Introduction – name – section prepared

3 pts

Full Marks

0 pts

No Marks

No introduction

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 2

Title page- Map – Bordering countries – Oceans

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

Have done an excellent job of covering all the requirements with a great deal of attention to detail.

4.5 pts

Meets expectations

Includes essential information on each requirement but the task is missing 1 component.

3 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

1.5 pts

Does not fully meet expectations

Includes essential information on each requirement but the task is missing 2-3 components.

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Very little attempt to fulfill the requirements of the task was made resulting in more than 3 missing components.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 3

Flag – picture

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

The flag is well introduced with some factual information with a picture

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

The flag is well introduced with only one factual information with a picture

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

The flag is not well introduced with no factual information but includes a picture

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

No flag or information introduced

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 4

Cost of Flight from U.S

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 5

Geography – discuss the geography of each country, talk about some major land formations

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

The location of the country is explained in accurate detail with no mistakes- Picture/ video is included

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

The location section is missing one thing or has writing errors- Picture/ video is included

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

The location section is mediocre but missing facts no Picture/ video

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

The location section is not accurate and is missing a lot of information.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 6

bodies of water found in each country ( rivers, oceans, mountain ranges, waterfalls), include names and pictures of places

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

Have done an excellent job of covering all the requirements with a great deal of attention to detail (Rivers- Oceans- Mountain ranges, waterfalls, with picture for each

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

Have done a good job of covering some the requirements without providing details (Rivers- Oceans- Mountain ranges, waterfalls, with picture for each

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Missing a lot of the information (Rivers- Oceans- Mountain ranges, waterfalls, with no pictures for each)

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Information is not accurate or enough / no pictures

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 7

Demographics/People – population, languages are spoken in each country religions practiced, and include pictures of people from your country

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

The demography of each country is introduced in details including people population, languages – dialects example and the religion practiced with pictures.

3 pts

Meets expectations

The demography of each country is introduced in details including people population, languages – dialects example and the religion practiced with no pictures.

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

The demography of each country is not introduced in detail some information are missing ( people population, languages – dialects example and the religion practiced with pictures).

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Many details are missing and no pictures included

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 8

Currency – the name of the currency, exchange rate to US dollars, picture of currency

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

Currency type, pictures, and exchange rate to the US dolllars

3 pts

Meets expectations

Currency type, and exchange rate to the US dollar

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Currency type, pictures

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Currency type, pictures, and exchange rate to the US dollar are missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 9

Capitol – population of the city, picture of the city, and at least three popular/historical
destination one should see while visiting the city

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

Have done an excellent job of covering all the requirements with a great deal of attention to detail (pictures, three popular/ historical destinations)

3 pts

Meets expectations

Have done an excellent job of covering all the requirements with a great deal of attention to detail (pictures, less than three popular/ historical destinations)

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Covered some requirements with a great deal of attention to details (no pictures, less than three popular/ historical destinations)

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Accurate information is missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 10

Economy – Gross Domestic Product (GDP (Official Exchange Rate)), major industries,
agriculture products, unemployment rate, population below the poverty line, and any other
economic information you find interesting.

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

The Economy of the country is explained in accurate details including major industries, agriculture products, unemployment rate, population below the poverty line, and any other economic information you find interesting- pictures are providerd

3 pts

Meets expectations

The Economy of the country is explained in accurate details does not include major industries, agriculture products, unemployment rate, population below the poverty line, and any other economic information you find interesting – pictures are providerd

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

The Economy of the country is missing a lot of information but pictures are provided

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

information and pictures are missing

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 11

Five famous people from each country – name, date of birth, death date (if dead), why they are famous, provide a picture for each figure.

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

Providing well-detailed information about 5 famous people with a picture

3 pts

Meets expectations

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 12

Five popular tourist destinations for each country– include pictures, which makes it a popular destination, and any other interesting or important information about the destination

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

Providing well-detailed information about 3-4 famous people with a picture

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Providing well-detailed information about 1-2 famous people with a picture

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Providing poor insufficient information about 5 famous people with no pictures

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 13

Two holidays/customs celebrated in each country – explain the holiday, custom, or tradition, when is it celebrated and why, include pictures.

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

Events of each country are explained in details- traditions and customs with dates of celebrations- pictures are included

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

Events of each country are explained in details- traditions and customs with dates of celebrations- pictures are not included

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

some information is given about the events, no pictures

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

insufficient information is given

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 14

Typical foods – include some typical foods eaten in the country, including pictures and at least one recipe.

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

Student gives multiple examples and descriptions of popular foods of the country- pictures are provided

3 pts

Meets expectations

Student gives one example and description of popular foods of the country- pictures are provided

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Student gives multiple examples and descriptions of popular foods of the country- pictures are not provided

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

information about food is not enough

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 15

Dance – what dances are home to this country and/or popular in this country, including name and description of the dance, video clip if available.

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

Did an excellent job of covering all the requirements with a great deal of attention to detail – pictures

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

Includes essential information on each requirement but the task is missing 1-2 components.

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Includes essential information about the topic although some sections are a little vague. There are 3-4 missing components.

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Very little attempt to fulfill the requirements of the task was made resulting in more than four missing components.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 16

Music – talk about at least one style/genre of music that is native to your country, include names of musical instruments used, popular musicians/bands in this genre, and a clip of musical genre/style if available

5 pts

Exceeds expectations

Did an excellent job of covering all the requirements with a great deal of attention to detail – pictures

3 pts

Meets expectations

Includes essential information on each requirement but the task is missing 1-2 components.

2 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Includes essential information about the topic although some sections are a little vague. There are 3-4 missing components.

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Very little attempt to fulfill the requirements of the task was made resulting in more than four missing components.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSlide 17

Bibliography – list all sources/websites used in your project.

6 pts

Exceeds expectations

Includes all sources that were used for research and project contains all bibliographic information in the correct order and form. Sources are on a separate page.

3.6 pts

Meets expectations

Includes all sources that were used for research, but does not contain all bibliographic information and/or is not in the correct order and form. Sources are on a separate page.

2.4 pts

Does not fully meet expectation

Does not include all sources used for research and does not contain all bibliographic information. It is not in the correct order and form and/or sources are not on a separate page.

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

Does not include any sources used for research.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation

Classroom Presentation

8 pts

Exceeds expectations

The presenter spoke at an excellent rate and volume. The presenter maintained eye contact while using, but not reading, their notes. It is obvious the presentation was practiced.

4.8 pts

Meets expectations

The presenter spoke at a good rate but the volume was not always consistent. Some eye contact was maintained, but notes were read often. The presenter could have used more practice.

3.2 pts

Does not fully meet expectations

The presenter spoke at an inconsistent rate and volume. The presenter made little eye contact and relied heavily on his/her notes. Could have used more practice.

0 pts

Does not meet expectations

The presenter paid little attention to rate or volume. The presenter read nearly word for word from notes. It is obvious the presentation was not practiced.

8 pts

Total Points: 100

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