Assignment: Latin America in the Modern World
Smith, Peter H. and Green, James N. Modern Latin America. 9th Edition. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019.
Chapter 11- Brazil: The Awakening Giant
Time: 25-30 minutes per participant
You presentation must be clear and informative. The presentation can incorporate visual aids such as pictures or powerpoint slides to illustrate general or specific points. The presentation is based on the book Modern Latin America, but the discussions also can combine material from other sources. The purpose of the presentation is to encourage students in the methods and skills of public speaking and to allow them to lead the class and inspire discussions among their peers. Every presentation should conclude with two or three questions that the audience could answer by drawing from the information given during the presentation.
The presentation on the effective use of time and the execution of the following points:
i. Brief introduction of the chapter and the teaching objectives of the presentation.
ii. Detailed discussion based on your interpretations of the material (not the author's words).
iii. Discussion of the sources used by the author.
iv. Abilities to answer any questions from the audience or instructor.
v. Ability to make intelligent questions based on the presentation.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.