Rationale
1. Africa south of the Sahara presents a rich mosaic of ethnic groups who speak hundreds of languages.
2. Over the past 50 years, a number of countries in the region have gained independence. Today they are working toward greater political and economic unity. They are also strengthening their voice in global affairs through such international organizations as the United Nations.
3. Africa also presents a difficult situation for the United States due to their high level of poverty, percentage of AIDS victims, and increased involvement in terrorist activities.
Learning Goals
1. Analyze Africa’s physical and cultural geography and how it has affected Africa’s growth throughout its modern existence.
2. Examine the colonization of Africa and analyze how it has impacted modern Africa.
1. Africa south of the Sahara presents a rich mosaic of ethnic groups who speak hundreds of languages.
2. Over the past 50 years, a number of countries in the region have gained independence. Today they are working toward greater political and economic unity. They are also strengthening their voice in global affairs through such international organizations as the United Nations.
3. Africa also presents a difficult situation for the United States due to their high level of poverty, percentage of AIDS victims, and increased involvement in terrorist activities.
Learning Goals
1. Analyze Africa’s physical and cultural geography and how it has affected Africa’s growth throughout its modern existence.
2. Examine the colonization of Africa and analyze how it has impacted modern Africa.