https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e Amanda Frappier and Martese Bowman Course: Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners Instructor: Jonida Dapi en-us 2019-04-29 23:29:30 UTC 2023-02-25 02:34:29 UTC hello@padlet.com afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355240489  Algeria is located on the northern part of Africa. It covers 2,381,741 square kilometers of land, which makes Alegria the 10^th largest nation in land area and the second largest country in Africa. Algeria’s population is estimated at 42 million people. The capital of Algeria is Algiers.]]> 2019-04-29 23:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355240489 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355240735 In Algerian, the two official languages are Arabic and Berber, also known as Tamazight. Similar to the United States, there are other vernaculars spoken; Algerian Arabic, Algerian Berber, and Algerian French. The immigrant community of Algeria often speak Dawsahak. In addition, Algeria has its own Sign Language.

]]> 2019-04-29 23:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355240735 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355241212  The major tourist locations are, its capital, Algiers, Ahaggar National Park, Tamanrasset, Oran and Annaba.  The Ketchaoua Mosque and the Basilique Notre Dame d’Afrique are noted religious tourist attractions. Mussee National du Bardo which is a popular museum. Beni-Isguen is known as the holy town of Algeria, with its their guarded gate and auction market. Ouargla, also known as ‘the golden key to the desert’, is a lovely town which has a market square and stunning architecture.  You could also visit the ocean along the Turquoise coast or the Sidi Fredj peninsula (History of Algeria. (n.d.).

]]> 2019-04-29 23:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355241212 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355242222 There are different practices in Algeria but with it being an all Arab country the majority tradition is Islam. Getting married in Algeria represents maturity (adulthood) which is important to the culture in Algeria. 

Arabic families celebrate the birth of a baby with an aqiqah, a ceremony after a baby is born. This celebration is normally held on the seventh day after the child is born. This ceremony is to show thankfulness to Allah for a healthy baby. ]]> 2019-04-30 00:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355242222 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355244387  Couscous is the national dish for Algeria but its roots are from the Berbers. Muslim Arabs brought baking spices like nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon. Traditional celebratory Algerian meals include French bread and lamb. Mint tea is a common drink, as well as, coffee and juices. ]]> 2019-04-30 00:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355244387 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355245032 - Andalus is the oldest style of music that is still in Algeria.
- The most popular internationally known form of music is Rai 
- Chaabi is a style of music often heard at weddings and other celebrations ]]> 2019-04-30 00:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355245032 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355246056 In Algeria medical care is free. They spend more money on building smaller clinics and health centers.  Most facilities are placed in urban areas so people in rural areas do not have access to medical care unless they travel.

]]> 2019-04-30 00:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355246056 afrappier89 https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355247032 Algerian law states that children from ages 6-15 must attend school, but the education department has difficulty enforcing this law. 

The main focus of preparatory school/kindergarten classes is to prepare them for the environment of primary school. Students are introduced to reading, writing and math through age appropriate game play. Primary education is normally five years. This is where children master the reading, writing and math skills. These skills are meant to help prepare children for the community life. 

Fundamental education (middle school) is develop their social, spiritual, ethical values and traditions. These values are meant to help prepare them for secondary school and adulthood. 

Secondary school is considered their high school which is for three years. The students will either follow a general education track or technical education track. After three years they then go onto college is they desire. ]]> 2019-04-30 00:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/afrappier89/4op1n76teb9e/wish/355247032