The Effect of Cultural Diffusion on African Countries Indicators Apply understandings of the elements of culture to the studies of modern world regions, such as art, music, religion, government, social stucture, education, values, beliefs and customs. Analyze how diverse cultures shape a pluralistic society. Analyze how cultural diffusion is influenced by factors such as trade, migration, immigration, and conflict. Common Task: Research an African nation to investigate how one or more cultures are influencing that nation today, and research current issues to see how cultural change is causing conflict. Online Resources   Email an African Friend Connect with a Country in Africa! Websites BBC News Country Profiles World Travel Guide-Africa United Nations Cyber School Bus Art and Life in Africa Project (University of Iowa) Country Reports.Org BBC Newsround Children speak about their lives in Africa including Uganda, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. CIA World Factbook - Guide to Country Profiles (Use the Drop Down menu to select your country) Oxfam's Cool Planet Includes Ghana and Burkino Faso PBS Africa for Kids My World Library of Congress Country Studies Kennedy Center African Odyssey Interactive Factmonster Country Information Lonely Planet World Guide Fodor Travel Guides Embassies of Washington, D.C. Infonation Library of Congress Portals to the World Newspapers Internet Public Library Newspapers World Newspapers Online
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