COUNTRY STUDY ASSIGNMENT

Dr. Schmoll/History 102/Winter 2009 DUE DATE: 1/30
COUNTRY STUDY

History 102 focuses heavily on certain countries to the exclusion of many others (see below). Hence, as part of History 102 you now have the opportunity to learn about some country other than France, Germany, or England.
Your project should have three parts:
ü Part 1: BASIC HISTORY: briefly discuss the creation of the modern nation and/or your nation’s role in any of the events discussed in this course;
ü Part 2: FASCINATING FACTS: amazing events, people, foods, language, festivals, jokes, movies about, your country;
ü Part 3: ROLE IN THE MODERN WORLD: why is this country important in the modern world? What modern conflicts involve your country? What economic, social, or military issues impact your country?

This will be written as a 2 page, double-spaced essay. That’s not long, so get right to the point. Cite your sources in whatever format you would like to use. Also, feel free to bring me a draft beforehand. I will revise it thoroughly with you. This must be done face to face.
This project is worth 10% of your grade.

You may choose any country from the following list:

Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
Vatican City


Here are some sources for this study:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
http://europa.eu/index_en.htm
http://www.worldinfozone.com/newslink.php?section=Europe
Here’s another idea: talk to a reference librarian. They are a wealth of knowledge.
Remember, do not steal words that are not your own. When you get information from a source, site it.
TURNITIN.COM Class ID: 2555883
Password: history

1. Printed Essay due in class 1/30.
2. Electronic version due online: midnight of 1/30
You do not need to print out a receipt from turnitin.