North Africa/ Middle East Project/ Algeria by Amy Gutierrez https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2018-03-07 20:32:14 UTC 2018-03-27 20:42:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Gandoura ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240492165 In Algeria they wear Gandoura as their clothing or even cloaks. It is a traditional way to dress this way over there. They also wear a shirt which is worn under a very longer shirt.]]> 2018-03-10 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240492165 Arabic ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240492647 Arabic is the official language over there in Algeria. Berber has remained their second national language.]]> 2018-03-10 20:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240492647 Couscous ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240495168 Causcous is the most popular food in Algeria. It is like pasta made from cracked wheat. It is a staple food in Algeria and throughout North Africa.]]> 2018-03-10 21:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240495168 Algeria art ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240495584 They are visual artists. Whose work includes paintings, assemblages, photography, sculpture, installations and performance pieces.]]> 2018-03-10 21:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/240495584 Islam mp218024 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245238124 Religion in Algeria is dominated by Muslims at about ninety-nine percent of the population. The vast majority of Muslims in Algeria adhere to Sunni Islam of Maliki school of jurisprudence. There are also almost 100,000 Christians, mostly Pentecostal Protestants.]]> 2018-03-22 20:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245238124 Algerian literature mp218024 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245240412 Algerian literature has been influenced by many cultures, including the ancient Romans, Arabs, French and Spanish, as well as the indigenous people. The dominant languages in Algerian literature are French and Arabic, but Berber is also represented.]]> 2018-03-22 20:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245240412 Traditions ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245275087 Algerian cuisine features cooking styles and dishes derived from traditional Arab, Amazigh, Turkish, and French cuisine. Additional influences of Jewish, Spanish, Berber and Italian cuisines are also found.]]> 2018-03-22 23:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245275087 Sunni islam ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245275491 2018-03-22 23:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245275491 Algerian Customs ag212540 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245278041 1. It is not appropriate to come directly to the point. The focus issue for the meeting should be mentioned after one has given his/her introduction.
2. Using first names isn’t offensive but doing so depends on the level of intimacy and frankness of all involved. A formal occasion or meeting requiring attendees to address people by their last names.

]]> 2018-03-22 23:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245278041 Algerian music and dance mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245282776 2018-03-23 00:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245282776 mp218024 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245663263 This music shows how the Algerian music has changed over time because this kind of music is pop and pop comes from the american culture ]]> 2018-03-23 20:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245663263 Algerian holidays mp218024 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245663793 2018-03-23 20:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245663793 Economic systems mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245666318 GDP per capita: 3,843.75 USD (2016)
Gross domestic product: 156.1 billion 
]]> 2018-03-23 21:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/245666318 mp218024 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246281684 July 5th - independence in Algeria from France in 1962 ,president addresses achievements and aspirations
 
July 18 end of Ramadan full of  prayer , charity , forgiveness

September 23 feast of sacrifice Ibrahim's sacrifice of Israel, begin with a prayer & sermon.

October 14th- Islamic new year
Starts the Islamic calendar. Commemorates the death of Muhammad's grandson, full of grief

October 23rd- Ashura final day of remembrance of  Muhammad's shi"a Muslims view it as day pf sadness while sunii's view it as a day of happiness for the prophetMoses




]]> 2018-03-26 20:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246281684 Algerian Government mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246676470 Algeria’s type of government is a republic.
The president of Algeria is the Chief of State and he is elected for 5 years by popular vote. After that term in office he can be elected again for a second term.
The president of Algeria appoints a prime minister to be the head of government. 
Algerian Prime minister
Ahmed Ouyahia
Since 2017
President of Algeria is head of state while the Prime Minister of Algeria is the head of government.
]]> 2018-03-27 19:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246676470 Prime Minister of Algeria mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246682885 2018-03-27 20:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246682885 President of Algeria mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246683146 2018-03-27 20:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246683146 Economic Systems mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246683900 Algeria has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning, and government regulation.]]> 2018-03-27 20:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246683900 Social Organization mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246684629 Retirement is set at age 60 for men and age 55 for women and veterans, with early retirement available for those in arduous work, mothers, and the disabled.
 Only salaried workers are entitled to unemployment benefits. The law also provides for an employment related family allowance funded by the government and the employer. ]]> 2018-03-27 20:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246684629 Social Organization mg177825 https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246684890 The Family Code, based on Islamic principles, effectively treats women as legal minors for life, under the authority of the father, husband, or other male head of the family. The code permits polygamy and proscribes marriage between a Muslim woman and a non-Muslim man while allowing a Muslim man to marry outside the faith. In a court of law, a woman's testimony is not considered as equal to a man's, and women do not have full legal guardianship of their children, requiring the father to sign all official documents.]]> 2018-03-27 20:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ag212540/odgaiggaxrmr/wish/246684890