Democratic Republic of the Congo
Part I: Research
Your group will research the current genocide case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In your presentation, you must include the following information:
Resources
Part Two: Compare and Contrast
Part Three: Awareness Project
Your group will research the current genocide case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In your presentation, you must include the following information:
- What groups of people were involved in the genocide? (Which people were being killed and which group did the killing?)
- When and why did the genocide begin? (What was their motivation?)
- What kinds of violence and oppression occurred during the genocide?
- How many people were negatively affected by the genocide? (Killed, trafficked, etc. . . )
- What kinds of responses have happened towards the genocide? (How has the world reacted to the Congo? How have people in the country reacted? Are there any organizations that try to help the victims?)
- Which stage of genocide is the Democratic Republic of the Congo currently in according to Gregory Stanton's model? Thoroughly explain your choice.
Resources
- http://www.genocideintervention.net/educate/crisis/democratic_republic_of_congo
- http://worldwithoutgenocide.org/current-conflicts/democratic-republic-of-the-congo
- http://www.ushmm.org/genocide/take_action/atrisk/region/dr-congo
- http://www.genocidewatch.org/republicofthecongo.html
- http://www.globalissues.org/article/87/the-democratic-republic-of-congo
- http://www.refugeesinternational.org/where-we-work/africa/dr-congo?gclid=COC6uq783K8CFUJx4Aod4AwF2Q
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11105289
Part Two: Compare and Contrast
- After you have researched your subject, you will work with your group to compare genocide in your case study with Wiesel's experiences in the novel.
- Create a Venn Diagram and list ten differences between the novel and your case study. Also list at least five similarities.
- A typed up version of your comparison discussion must appear in your group presentation.
Part Three: Awareness Project
- Using the information that you have learned about the Congo, you will now create an Awareness Project that will rally support against genocide.
- Your project should be creative and fun! Posters, slideshows, short videos, and ads are the most effective for communicating your message. Other creative outlets may be discussed with and approved by the teacher.
- Ask the teacher to see examples of past awareness projects.