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Presentation Project: Journey to Greece and Bulgaria

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, 2008


Young C. Jackson, Librarian
Northwest Campus Library El Paso Community College

Objectives This module is to help students to acquire knowledge, understanding and


appreciation of the history, education system, religion, people, and culture of
Greece and Bulgaria to provide opportunities to develop critical thing skills
by exploring and comparing the cultures of the two countries and that of the U.S.

Materials Following materials will be used to complete the module.

• Computer with internet access (preferably equipped with Microsoft


Internet Explore, version 6.0 or higher)
• LCD Projector
• Word Processing software (at instructor’s discretion)
• Power Point
• Artifacts, pictures, posters, pamphlets, books, CDs, clothing, maps,
videos, kits, etc.

Activities to carry out this plan

• Introduction and discussion of prior knowledge 5 Minutes


• Interactive Power Point Presentation 25 Minutes
• Questions and answers 10 Minutes
• Enrichment activity (dancing, drawing, cooking, or writing 10 Minutes
accordingly)

Instructional Strategies

This module is designed to introduce firsthand knowledge and experience of


Greece and Bulgaria to students of all levels, faculty, and community with
flexibility to adapt to each audience. It will enhance students’ knowledge
and appreciation of the cultures of the two countries beyond the usual
classroom limitations. For faculty, it will allow instructors to incorporate
cultural awareness into their curriculum and to appreciate how culture can
influence people and educational methodology. For community members, it
will broaden awareness and replace any cultural biases about Greece and
Bulgaria with newly acquired knowledge and appreciation.

Resources
• Web Sites:

Hellenic Republic – Ministry of Tourism: http://www.gnto.gr/


US Consulate General at Thessaloniki of Greece:
http://thessaloniki.usconsulate.gov
Old Greek Stories: http://oaks.nvg.org/old-greek-tales.html#apsis
Greek Cuisine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_cuisine
Map of Greece: www.map-of-greece.org/
All Bulgaria Virtual Guide: http://www.abvg.net/Sofia/
Republic of Bulgaria: http://www.government.bg/fce/index.shtml?s=001&p=0023
Bulgaria’s Travel Website: http://www.bulgariatravel.org/eng/index.php
Map of Bulgaria: www.geographicguide.net/.../bulgaria.htm
Bulgarian Stories: http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/sfs/sfs47.htm
Cuisine of Bulgaria: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Bulgaria

• Books and Media

Museum Kit: The Twelve Olymian Gods, by Acropolis Study Center


Yulangglo, by Golden Concert Programme, CD.
Painting Greek Mythology: Learning about Greek Mythology by Painting, Nisiza
Karela
Animated myths & legends of ancient Greece (videorecording), Colman
Communications Corp., produced, written and directed by Warren Colman.
Contained : Daedalu and lcarus –Pandora’s box – Jason and the Golden
fleece
History and activities of ancient Greece, by Greg Owens
Greek Gastronomy, Ministry of Tourism Greek National Tourism Organisation
A Concise History of Greece, 2nd edition, by Richard Clogg
Frommer’s Greece, 6th edition, by John S. Bowman, Sherry Marker and
Peter Kerasiotis
From Byzantium to Modern Greece: Hellenic Art in Adversity, 1453-1830, by
Mythological Atlas of Greece: An orginal approach to Greek mythology through
geography and ancient literary sources, by Olalla – A. Priego Alexander
S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA)
Bulgaria, by Boyan Dobrev, Translated into English by Julia Stefanova, CD
Fulbright and Bulgaria: dedicated to the centennial of the birth of Senator James
William Fulbright, CD
Bulgarian Folk Music, by Bulgarian Folk Treasure-House, CD
The rough guide to the music of the Balkans [sound recording]: brass, fiddle &
accordion: defying boundaries. 1 sound disc (56 min., 58 sec) CD.
Ivo Papasov and his Bulgarian Wedding Band [sound recording]: Orpheus ascending /
produced by Joe Boyd and Rumyana Tzintzarska. CD.
Dobry, by Monica Shannon; illustrated by Atanas Katchamakoff.
My name was Hussein / by Hristo Kyuchukov; illustrated by Allan Eitzen
A gift from the heart: folk tales from Bulgaria. / Illustrated by Pauline Baynes.
The Little Gift Book of Bulgaria, 3rd edition, by Borina, 2007
A Concise History of Bulgaria, 2nd edition, by R. J. Crampton
Travellers Bulgaria, by Lindsay and Pete Bennett
Bulgarian Cuisine, by Kiril Bogdanov, 2005

Assessment This module is designed to be administered as either a “credit” or “noncredit”


assignment. In either case, students are expected to participate in the
discussions and all other learning activities provided. However, it is designed
with the flexibility for instructors to extend and/or to assign a credit value they
feel appropriate.

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