For this week’s DB on Middle and South America please read Chapter 3 in the textbook (World Regional Geography, Sixth Edition) and then watch at least three of the following films. You are expected to discuss a few of the significant challenges and advantages related to the region that are addressed in the films. Make sure you incorporate comments on them into your DB contributions. Remember that it is your responsibility to demonstrate that you have viewed the films in your postings.
Here are films from the W.H. Freeman site:
Kidnapped in Colombia
Social Programs at Root of Chavez’s Popularity
U.S. – Venezuela Energy Ties Endure
Bolivian Energy Policy Causes Concern
Here are films from the PBS Frontline World site (
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/r1.html
):
– Mexico: Crimes at the border
– Tortillanomics: Food or fuel?
– Cuba: The art revolution
– Bolivia: On the road with Evo
– Colombia: This little old town
– Venezuela: A nation on edge
– Brazil: Cutting the wire
– Chile: The House Pedro Built. Surviving one of the biggest earthquaks in history
– Paraguay: Sounds of Hope
Must at least four full paragraphs in length; 2.) Clearly address the assigned question or topic; and 3.) Demonstrate your engagement with, and understanding of, required readings and/or films. In most weeks, you are expected to clearly demonstrate (by making specific references in your comments) that you have viewed a few of the assigned PBS Frontline World films assigned for that week.