The purpose of the passport assignment is to present visually multiple aspects of a given region’s space. This may include economic, political, social, or environmental space. There are endless locations and spatial aspects in a given region to delve into, but the resources here are meant to reflect what you have learned in this unit’s reading and discussed in this unit’s discussion forum.
You may submit your response in either written, audio, or video format. Please review the grading rubric prior to beginning your assignment to ensure you meet the expectation for a given format. For written submissions, simply select “add attachment” below. For video or audio submissions, select “record audio” or “record video” below.
You must respond in-depth to each of the following as you engage with the resource, so you may want to jot down notes or thoughts as you view your selection:
Provide a brief overview of your selected video:
You should make it clear you watched the entire video or completed the full experience. Please discuss in your own words, and do not copy from any outside description of the material. Maintain a level of formality whether responding in text, audio, or video format.
What were the most important things you learned from this video?
Discuss a few things you learned or learned more about from this video or experience. You may respond in the first person. Be sure to check for grammar and spelling if writing or maintain a level of formality in your language if responding in audio or video format.
What impacted you most from this video, or how did it change your views or perspective?
Describe what impacted you most from this video or experience and/or how this video or experience changed your views or offered new insight or a new perspective. This may include your feelings or general reactions. Consider what surprised (or shocked) you. You may respond in first-person. Be sure to check for grammar and spelling if writing or maintain a level of formality in your language if responding in audio or video format.
Resource selection and description for Unit Three- Russia and the Post-Soviet States:
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Chechnya’s Strongman: Ramzan Kadyrov
Real Sports takes a look inside the brutal regime of Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov. The dictator’s admitted passion for violence and combat has led him to make mixed martial arts his country’s pastime. According to critics, it’s also fueled a violent purge of Chechnya’s LGBTQ+ community. Since the course began, this video link has since become unavailable. In lieu of the video here, you may simply search for any videos pertaining to Ramzan Kadyrov.
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