1- Chine
2- Africa
3- environment
Monday, November 18, 2013
Third interview
Interview
preparations. (When, where, and how did you conduct and record the
interview? Whom did you interview?)
I
asked my friend John the one I interview him in the first time about I want to
meet any guy from her country.
So
he called one of his friends, he knows him for long time, his name is Mike. We
planned for the meeting at the library in the SCSU on last Friday Tuesday
Country report:
Republic
of Ghana located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa,
and it is one of the important countries in West Africa. The capital of Ghana
is Accra. Became independent from Britain in 1957. an area of 14.159 million.
Ghana was called former Gold Coast. The current name was called on the name of
the country known historical empire of Ghana.
English
is the official language of Ghana and is universally used in schools in
addition to nine other local languages. The most widely spoken local languages
are, Ga, Dagomba, Akan and Ewe.
Traditional
religions accounts for 5.2% of the population. The Christian population also
accounts for 71.2% of the total population and includes Roman Catholics,
Baptist, Protestants, etc. The Muslim population (17.6 percent of the total) is
located chiefly in the northern part of the country.
Its
currency is the cedi. Major cities are Accra, the capital, has 10% of the total
population. Kumasi is the capital of the Ashanti region. Sekondi has an
artificial harbor and was the first modern port built in Ghana. Other major
cities include Tema, Tamale, and Cape Coast.
The
population of Ghana is divided into some 75 ethnic groups. In the recent census
of 2012 the estimated population of Ghana is 25 million (females-51%, males
49). The most densely populated parts of the country are the coastal areas, the
Ashanti region, and the two principal cities, Accra and Kumasi.
In
Ghana they have many holidays, the most popular holidays are Independence Day,
Easter Monday, May Day, Eid-Al-Fitr, and Eid-al Adha.
Ghana
is agricultural country Most of the population live on agriculture, the most
prominent of cocoa crops. Ghana has a wealth wooden, metal.
Economy
and Investment Opportunities: Ghana's economy depends on the export of raw
materials such as gold, cocoa and timber.
Britain
is one of the largest investors in Ghana.
Works
cited:
http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=about-ghana
http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=about-ghana
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/
http://www.infoplease.com/country/ghana.html
http://www.infoplease.com/country/ghana.html
Interview:
R: Rakan
M: Mohamado
R: Hello,, Mohamado
M: Hi, Rakan
R: how are you doing today?
M: I am good ,, what about you?
R: I am doing well thank you
R: Do you have time for a thirty
minutes interview
M: of course feel free
R: are you freshman?
M: no,, Actually this my second
semester…
R: cool.
R: you can look at the questions
if you want?
M: it is ok,, feel free to ask
R: thank you.
I would to by how do like you like the
weather in St.cloud's?
M: it is too cold
winter. Actually, I heat the weather in winter.
It
is ok in the summer, like the weather in my country.
why do you choose SCSU?
M: look St.cloud is
small and cheap city, it is good for study.
And
I hear the Computer Science is easy in SCSU. But the one I heat about St.cloud
is as I tolled the winter, and there is nothing to do for fun.
How long have you been in the states?
M:Three years, I was in
cities when I was studying English program in ELS.
After
I finished level 10. I came hear to in St.cloud
4-What do you do for leisure?
M: Actually, I love to
play soccer, so you goanna see me most the time play video game (Fifa14) or in the gym. Also I
like to hangout with my friends. And during the weekend I go to the cities to
work.
5- Did you face any racist since
you came here?
M: Unfortunately yes,
one day I went to the airport to pick up one of my friend, he is coming from….
When I was waiting him a gay came to me
and he start ask me question( what is you name , how old are you?) after he
knows I am Muslim, he called his boss with three guys and they took me to small
room, then they started ask me about my friend( his name, his face, which
country). After they saw my friend they released me.
6- Could you please tell me about
yourself?
M: My name is Mohamado Diouf, I am 22 years old, I am from Ghana, and I am Muslim. I heat clod weather. I am Temperamental some time. I wish to visit Saudi Arabia specially Makah
M: My name is Mohamado Diouf, I am 22 years old, I am from Ghana, and I am Muslim. I heat clod weather. I am Temperamental some time. I wish to visit Saudi Arabia specially Makah
7-How often do you communicate with
your family back at home?
M: I call my family once
in week by Skype, Viber.
8-What is the biggest holiday in your
country? Please explain about the holidays (Activities, Food, Date, Origin, and
etc,)
M: as I am Muslim we tow biggest Holiday in my country are Eid Alfter, and Eid Aladha. In these holidays we wake at the Morning to do Eid Pray, after that we go with all my cousin to my grandfather house to eat breakfast. Then we go to Sacrifice Sheep. In the lunch we cook the sheep and eat it together. Also, next day we start visit all my cousin and neighbor.
M: as I am Muslim we tow biggest Holiday in my country are Eid Alfter, and Eid Aladha. In these holidays we wake at the Morning to do Eid Pray, after that we go with all my cousin to my grandfather house to eat breakfast. Then we go to Sacrifice Sheep. In the lunch we cook the sheep and eat it together. Also, next day we start visit all my cousin and neighbor.
R: the same thing in Saudi Arabia
9-Do you find it difficult to practice
your religion here in the U.S in the same way you do in your home country?
M: some time, but praise be to Allaah
there are five Mosque in St.cloud so I can pray any time.
10-Can you tell me some important
things in your culture ?
M: my culture follows the Islamic Sharia
R: That’s cool can you explain it?
M: You will see on one in my family
doing something incompatible with Islam
11-Whats the biggest difference between
American culture and your culture?
M: the Hospitality, in Ghana the people is too kind if you ask him for help they
never say no.
12-What's your goals for the future?
M: after I graduate from
school, go back to my country, find good job and salary and visit Saudi Arabia
in Makah to Alhaj.
14-Do you have any questions for me? I
have asked so many of you!
M: no
thank you
R: we have to meet again to know
more about each other. Have agood day
M: you
too
Sunday, November 17, 2013
My second interview
Interview preparations.
(When, where, and how did you conduct and record the interview? Whom did
you interview?)
How did you approach people?
This is my second interview, so I have experience. In this
time I have to interview people from the same country. My second interview was
with one of my classmate when I was in IEC. Last Monday I saw him on campus and
I asked him if we could meet tomorrow in the afternoon in the Atwood at caribou
coffee. He was happy to do the interview. I asked him if I could record the
interview. He got confused, so I told him it does not matter if you do not want
. We spend around 30 minutes in interview.
Describe the interview. What did surprise you?
How did the interview unfold?
On Tuesday at 11 a.m. we met each other before the interview
on Atwood. we start talked about the
school and life. After that when start talked to him about the interview, I
could see tension in his face. So, I gave him the to look at the questions if
they ok or not.
At 12 p.m. we started the interview with joke to make him
feel relax and free.
After that we started ask him the general question about the
weather and his free time, to go through the questions about him, his family,
religions, culture, country and his goal in future. It was great interview, and
he was useful, and he gave a lot of info about is country.
Country report
Republic
of Ghana located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa,
and it is one of the important countries in West Africa. The capital of Ghana is
Accra. Became independent from Britain in 1957. an area of 14.159 million.
Ghana was called former Gold Coast. The current name was called on the name of
the country known historical empire of Ghana.
English
is the official language of Ghana and is universally used in schools in
addition to nine other local languages. The most widely spoken local languages
are, Ga, Dagomba, Akan and Ewe.
Traditional religions accounts for 5.2% of the
population. The Christian population also accounts for 71.2% of the total
population and includes Roman Catholics, Baptist, Protestants, etc. The Muslim
population (17.6 percent of the total) is located chiefly in the northern part
of the country.
Its currency is the cedi. Major cities are
Accra, the capital, has 10% of the total population. Kumasi is the capital of
the Ashanti region. Sekondi has an artificial harbor and was the first modern
port built in Ghana. Other major cities include Tema, Tamale, and Cape Coast.
The
population of Ghana is divided into some 75 ethnic groups. In the recent census
of 2012 the estimated population of Ghana is 25 million (females-51%, males
49). The most densely populated parts of the country are the coastal areas, the
Ashanti region, and the two principal cities, Accra and Kumasi.
In
Ghana they have many holidays, the most popular holidays are Independence Day,
Easter Monday, May Day, Eid-Al-Fitr, and Eid-al Adha.
Ghana
is agricultural country Most of the population live on agriculture, the most
prominent of cocoa crops. Ghana has a wealth wooden, metal.
Economy
and Investment Opportunities: Ghana's economy depends on the export of raw
materials such as gold, cocoa and timber.
Britain
is one of the largest investors in Ghana.
Works cited:
http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=about-ghana
http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=about-ghana
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/
http://www.infoplease.com/country/ghana.html
http://www.infoplease.com/country/ghana.html
Interview:
R: Rakan
Ph: Raphael
R: Hi. How are you
doing?
Ph: I am doing great.
What about you?
R: I am good, a lot of homework and quizzes.
R: I am good, a lot of homework and quizzes.
R: I don’t know, I am really sorry, but
can I postpone the interview?
I am just kidding………
Ph:hhhhhhhh
R: You can look at the
questions if you want
Ph: I already looked
at it, it is ok
R: are you ready for
interview?
Ph: Yeah, of course.
R:
I would like to start with Do you like St.cloud's weather?
Ph:I heat the weather in here, it is
too clod in winter. As you know the weather in Ghana it completely deferent, especially
in my city Accra that is the capital, the climate is tropical so high heat and
torrential rain that falls throughout the year.
And the summer in here is nice.
R: yeah you are right
R:
why do you choose SCSU?
Ph: Actually, after I
graduated from high school in back home I was planning to complete my education
in Australia, but I faced some difficulties to get Australian visa. After that,
I worked in a company for eight months then I started thinking to come to USA,
in that time my cousin was studying in st.cloud, right now he is in the cities.
R:
So you mean, you came here cause your cousin!
Ph: not really, but
he goanna help me in many things I did not know it befor.
R:
cool
R:
How long have you been in the states?
Ph: Almost tow years.
A year in English program and one year in school
R:
How do you feel after tow years?
I feel great, I am
dong well in school and I make a lot of international friends.
R:
Since you came to USA, did you go back to your country?
Ph: I did not, but I
am planning to go this summer.
R:
What do you do for leisure?
Ph: Actually, I spend
most of the time on campus, during the weekend I like to go the cities to visit
my cosine and chilling.
R:
what kind of sport do you like to play?
Ph: I like the sport
specially soccer. Also every Sunday I play soccer League
in the stadium .
R:
Did you face any racist since you came here?
Ph: I don't face
serious racial problems
R:
Could you please tell me about yourself?
Ph: My name is Raphael, I am 21 years
old. I came to United State 2 years ago. my major is management. I like play
soccer. There are six people in my family my parents, I, one brother and two sisters. I miss them too
much
R: How often do you communicate with your family back at home?
Ph: I usually talk with my family once a week by Skype or phone
R:
What is the biggest holiday in your country? Please explain about the holidays
(Activities, Food, Date, Origin, and etc,)
Ph: Independence Day is the biggest holiday in my country. The date of Independence Day March 6. For the activities, We usually meet at my grandfather's house each one bring some food like rice and Chicken, Goats. older people gives some candy to younger children. Young children usually go outside to play and watching fireworks.
Ph: Independence Day is the biggest holiday in my country. The date of Independence Day March 6. For the activities, We usually meet at my grandfather's house each one bring some food like rice and Chicken, Goats. older people gives some candy to younger children. Young children usually go outside to play and watching fireworks.
R:
Do you find it difficult to practice your religion here in the U.S in the same
way you do in your home country?
Ph: I face no difficult to practice. It is pretty similar with in Ghana, there are many people believe christian.
Ph: I face no difficult to practice. It is pretty similar with in Ghana, there are many people believe christian.
R:
What’s the biggest difference between American culture and your culture?
Ph: There are a lot. Things like foods, and dress, and native language. Even the African American have different culture than we have in Africa. The biggest difference is the communication between the family, in America might they meet each other once a month. But in my country we meet almost every week.
Ph: There are a lot. Things like foods, and dress, and native language. Even the African American have different culture than we have in Africa. The biggest difference is the communication between the family, in America might they meet each other once a month. But in my country we meet almost every week.
R:
that is nice
R:
What's your goals for the future?
Ph After I graduate from the school I will go back to my country and I hope to find good job, good salary. So I can help my family. also create my own store
Ph After I graduate from the school I will go back to my country and I hope to find good job, good salary. So I can help my family. also create my own store
R:
that cool
R:
Do you have any questions for me? I have asked so many of you! (mandatory
question at the end)
Ph: oom yes.
R: aks…..
Ph: what do you know about my country?
R: I think the
soccer national team you guys have good team and I was supporting you in last
world cup 2014 you guys played in Quarterfinals.
Also in my team, in
back home named Ittihad there was one Ghanaian play in 2005 his name is Prince
Tagoe.
Ph: I heard about Ittihad Jeddah, it is good team. And Prince
Tagoe is good player, he used to play in Ghanaian national team.
R: do you have
something ales?
Ph: that all, I am so happy to interview me
R: thank you too
much and have a good
Ph: you too
Monday, November 4, 2013
Global Enviroment outloo"kBook page 15"
State of the environment 1972-2002:
1- Land
Between 1972-2002 , the main driving force leading to
pressure on Agricultural Resources has been increasing food production. In
2002, food is needed for some 2,22 billion more people than
in 1972. The trend during the decade 1985–95 showed. population growth racing
ahead of food production in many parts of the world.
2- Water
About one-third of the world’s population lives in countries
suffering from moderate to high water stress. Some 80 countries, were suffering
from serious water shortages by the mid-1990s, that because by population
growth, industrial development and the expansion of irrigated agriculture. Most
of these people are in Africa and Asia. Lack of access to safe water supply and
sanitation results in hundreds of millions of cases of water-related diseases
and more than 5 million
deaths, every year
Sunday, November 3, 2013
1st Interview
How did I approach
people to make an interview?
Actually, I got confused who I should interview him. I have
many international friends when I was studying in English Program. But I feel
shy because, long time I did not talk to them. After that, I remembered one of
my best friends. He was my roommate. When I used to live in Cave Hill Hall in
last two semesters. His name is John De-Souza. he is from Ghana.
Who did I interview?
John is student in St.cloud state University. His major is
international management. John likes to spend his free time to play soccer or
play video game
Interview report:
The interview was really nice, and I learned many things
about himself, his family and his country. Also he was helpful to help me to do
my first interview
Country report:
Republic of Ghana located on the northern coast of the Gulf
of Guinea in West Africa, and it is one of the important countries in West
Africa. The capital of Ghana is Accra. Became independent from Britain in
1957.Its official language is English, and its currency is the cedi. Ghana was
called former Gold Coast. The current name was called on the name of the
country known historical empire of Ghana.
Ghana has a population of 24 million, an area of 14.159
million.
Ghana is agricultural country Most of the population live on
agriculture, the most prominent of cocoa crops. Ghana has a wealth wooden,
metal.
Economy and Investment Opportunities: Ghana's economy
depends on the export of raw materials such as gold, cocoa and timber.
Britain is one of the largest investors in Ghana.
Works cited:
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/
http://www.infoplease.com/country/ghana.html
Works cited:
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/country_information/
http://www.infoplease.com/country/ghana.html
Interview:
Rakan: R
John: J
R:
Hi, John
J:
Hi, Rakan
R:
How are you doing?
J: I
am doing well. How are you?
R:
I am good. Thank you.
Do you have time for twenty five to thirty minutes?
J:
Of course
R:
So, I would like to
start by do you like the weather in St.cloud? Please explain.
J:
To
be honest with you, I do not like the weather here in St.cloud especially in
winter. Because as you know a weather in Ghana is to hot, but I used to it.
R:
Why. How long have you been in St.cloud?
J:
Actually, I moved with my family from Ghana to United State in 2006 when I was
13 years old, and we lived in cities. After I finished the high school in 2012
I Submitted my papers to enroll at the St.Cloud state University.
R:
why do you choose SCSU?
J:
Actually, There is no main reason. But my older brother is
studying in here, and I like to be together.
R:
What do you do for leisure?
J:
During the week I like to stay at home studying and watching TV and during the
weekend I go to visit my Mom in the cities or go to the gym.
R:
excuse me. Can I ask you private question?
J:
yes…
R:
You said your Mom. So, where is your dad?
J: Oh
actually, my Dad died after we move to the U.S. by six month.
R:
I am sorry to hear that
Could you please tell me about yourself?
J: you can get and look at my ID card and know
about me.. hhhhhhh
I am just kidding. There is nothing special about me, except
anyone see me when I play video game "FIFA SOCCER" say I am crazy. I
spend between five to seven hours per day
R:
How often do you How
often do you communicate with your family back at home?
J:
As I told you my family live in cities so it is easy to
communicate with them. and I say thanks god for that, because I see some of
friend how they get homesick.
R:
What is the biggest holiday in your country? Please explain
about the holidays (Activities, Food, Date, Origin, and etc,)
J:
In Ghana We have three biggest holiday
1. The
Ghanaian National Day is going to on the 6 March (1957) to observe the
Independence Day of Ghana.
2. The
1st of January is celebrated as The New Year.
3. May
Day holiday in Ghana to commemorate the successes of the labour movement.
Also, there are two holidays for Muslim
people is Eid Alfiter and Eid Aladha
In all of these holiday we celebrate together with my family
and make food such is rice with chicken, beef and some soup.
R:
Do
you find it difficult to practice your religion here in the U.S in the same way
you do in your home country?
J: It was not difficult to practice. It
is pretty similar with in Ghana, there are many people believe christen.
R:
What’s
the biggest difference between American culture and your culture
J:
There are many differences between American culture and my
culture, but there is really difference in schedule….
of course you heard (Africa time)
R:
no explain it please
J:
of
course you heared “Africa time”. Africa time is the idea that Africans run on a
different kind of schedule and are always late by our standards- for example, I
agreed with you to meet at 6 o'clock and I came at 6:20.
In Africa may mean that you will meet you anytime between 6
and 8.
by the way I am really sorry for delay
R:
What’s
your goal for the future
J:
After my dad died I pledge myself to help my mom to take
care of my family, so I hope I will get good job after I finish school
R:
I hope so. Do you have any questions for me? I have asked so
many of you!
J:
ooh no thank you. I am very happy to help you
R:
I appreciate that, have good day
J:
you too
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