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ACTIVITY #1: The “Modern” Vista…

ACTIVITY #2: “One Global North and Global South”

Instruction: Choose one country considered to be part of the Global North and another
country considered to be part of the Global South. Then, fill in the table with information
needed and answer the question below in 5- 10 sentences. The table is worth 10 points.

INFORMATION GLOBAL SOUTH GLONAL NORTH

Country Argentina UK
Population 45.38 million 68,482,156
68,482,156 68,482,156
Gross National Product 917.2 billion PPP dollars 821.724bn USD
Gross Domestic Product 383.1 billion USD 2707.74 billion
Human Development 0.845 0.932
Index

★ What are your thoughts about the countries you have chosen and the date you
learned about them? (5 points)
Both countries are highly distinct and far apart in terms of socioeconomic and political
situations.

ACTIVITY #3: Infographic

Instruction: Search on the countries belonging to Latin America. Choose a country of your
interest and create an infographic showing important information about the country.

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You can also highlight their culture, basic information, political and economic struggles
and set-ups. Consider the rubric below in doing this task.

Rubric:

Creativity -------- 5 points

Content -------- 10 points
Originality -------- 5 points
Total 20 points

ACTIVITY #4: “A country of the South?”

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Instruction: Give your own insights to this question: “Is the Philippines a country in the
Global South? Why or Why not. The discussion should be comprehensive. It means that
you have to fully explain your thoughts about the question through an essay.
There are three (3) parts for your essay.
Introduction – this is an overview of what your work is all about and must not be less
than 3 sentences and not more than 5 sentences.
Body – this part includes your own definition and explanation why you came up with this
definition. This should be within 7-10 sentences.
Conclusion – may contain the summary of your work/thoughts in 3 to 5 sentences.
Paper Size: Long
Margin: 1 inch all sides
Font Size and Style: Cambria, 11, 1.15 spacing
You can also write your answers in either a yellow pad or bond paper (whatever is
available). Write legibly and neatly.

RUBRIC:
Content 10 points
Persuasiveness of the Explanation (Correctness of the 6 points
explanation)
Manner of Writing 4 points
Total 20points

ESSAY:

The Philippines is among the East Asian countries noted for its abundant natural
resources. It is also well-known for tourism due to the abundance of tourist attractions. However, in
terms of socioeconomics, the Philippines is not as far forward as you might imagine.

When the question of whether the Philippines is a Global South country arises, the answer is
yes. One of the reasons is that the Philippines supports its economy by depending on cheap labor.
The Philippines is classified as a third-world country, which indicates it has a low economy in
comparison to other countries. Corruption, a high unemployment rate, and poverty continue to
plague the Philippines today. Oligarchy and a few signs of anarchy are proven by demonstrating
instances of injustice throughout history and in the present. However, because of its cultural
diversity, the Philippines has gained support from countries in the first and second worlds.
Nonetheless, the Philippines continues to struggle to improve its socioeconomic and political
conditions since efforts are not prioritized.

Finally, while the Philippines is considered a country in the Global South, the changes it has
gone through plainly show that the Philippines is progressing. Although some national challenges
have not yet been resolved, the Philippines now has the strength to continue resolving such issues
with the assistance of other countries, particularly those that are industrially, economically, and
technologically advanced. Whether it is the Global South or not, we as Filipinos must strive in order
to make the Philippines a better place.

Glen Dale C. Zerrudo BSN 2A