Geography, Cultural symbolism and Perception

Short Paper D Topic: Cultural Symbolism and Perception 2- 3 pages

Watch a few videos to see what you would like to write about: See choices below

(you might find something in the textbook that could help you frame this essay, but it is not required- Chapters on Ethnicity or Urban Geography might be of interest)

Directions:
2.   Find: 2 maps (online) that show the area you have chosen to write about, copy and paste them- with their links- attach them in addition to your written 2-3 page draft

Edit your work, reducing the number of repeated words, unnecessary phrases, and anything that does not add to/further your argument. PRACTICE EDITING.

3. CHOOSE One Video or ONE SET OF THE FOLLOWING VIDEO SERIES:

1. Chasing Coral
2. David Attenborough- A life on our planet
3. Our Planet (watch 2) and you may also like: Our Planet: Behind the Scenes
4. Night on Earth (watch 2)
5. Untamed Romania
6. Magical Andes
7. Dogs Ice on the Water (1 episode)

 Address these questions: 

• • What specific regions of the world is this/are these episodes about?
  • Where is the narrator/presenter from?
  • What is its purpose (promote education, tourism, conservation, other)?
  • What is the expected audience?
  • What level of education is required?
  • Is this about the fauna/flora/ or people of an area? Or Historical or Current Issues?
  • What is the general attitude conveyed? Does the narrative suggest anything about the people or cultures discussed?
  • What is meant by the use of the specific words, such as wild untamed magical mysterious exotic or other words? Are there other words or phrases that are repeated and that seem to have some special significance?  
  • Give an overview of the landscapes and locations depicted. Refer to the maps you have chosen.
  • What additional questions would you pose?