Regional Poster Presentations

A significant assignment for this class is a Regional Perspective poster presentation on some aspect of human society and its environment in a specific world region (e.g., Africa, Southwest Asia, East & South Asia, Oceania, etc.). Consult the syllabus for the schedule of regional areas, beginning with Africa on 26 February and concluding with Europe & Oceania on 28 March

Students will either choose or be assigned their region/topic/presentation date. On the date assigned they will present a poster on the topic in class. Students should be prepared to discuss their topic and answer questions on it from their classmates.

Poster Requirements:

· at least 24”x36” and not larger than 36”x48” in any dimension.

· professional quality (printed, not written) – can use poster board & neatly paste printed sheets to it rather than printing at the Hub.

· contain both text and graphics (graphics do not need to be color).

· have a font size for main text & section headings large enough to be read from a distance of four feet (4’).

· have a concise thesis, discussion, and conclusion.

· cite references in-text and include a bibliography (text for bibliography can be small).

My Region:

East & South Asia:

· Agriculture