Presentations should have a minimum of 14 slides that include the following information using the titles and the order specified below. Please note that this project should be focused on the REGIONS you chose and not the state or country your regions are in.
· History & Politics – 6 slides minimum (3 for US region / 3 for international region)
· What are the major historical factors that have impacted distilled spirits production in the regions you have selected?
· How has history influenced the distilled spirits culture in both of those regions today?
· Identify major political events that have impacted the production or consumption of distilled spirits in the regions.
· Culture – 4 slides minimum (2 for US region / 2 for international region)
· What is the dominant culture surrounding distilled spirits in the regions you have selected?
· What are the cultural/social characteristics that define distilled spirits consumption and culture in the country you have selected? For example, when and where is distilled spirits consumed?
· Who drinks distilled spirits in the country and what are the popular styles?
· Identify at least 2 festivals, religious events, fairs, or events dealing with distilled spirits in the regions.
· Local Food – 2 slides minimum (1 for US region / 1 for international region)
· What are the traditional and trendy local foods that are paired with distilled spirits in your regions?
· How does the local food in both region affect distilled spirits culture?
· Economic Impact – 2 slides minimum (1 for US region / 1 for international region)
· Identify the economic impact of the production or consumption of distilled spirits in the region.
· Do the selected regions export distilled spirits?
· How popular is distilled spirits in the region compared to other beverages such as wine, beer, coffee, and tea?
· Are there many distilled spirits producers or is it dominated by a few?
· BIBLIOGRAPHY SLIDE (APA style) – 1 slide minimum
· REQUIRED!!!
Final analysis: After examining each component separately, what can you deduce about the effects geography, environment, history, culture and local food have had upon the distilled spirits culture in the country you have selected? What do these characteristics say about the culture as a whole? Finally, compare this region to your selected region in the U.S. (at least 9 slides, including conclusion)
Specifically answer the following:
i. Compare and contrast the climate of each region.
j. How would you describe the distilled spirit culture in each country/region?
k. Compare and contrast the distilled spirits processing in your two regions.
l. Include at least one slide that references one aspect of pop culture (such as movies, television, books, commercials, songs, etc.) that feature a distilled spirit in each of your regions.
m. Compare and contrast the religious history and current religious climate of the two regions as they relate to distilled spirits production or consumption.
n. What are the similarities between the distilled spirits cultures within the two regions you’re examining?
o. What are the differences?
p. Conclusion: reflect upon how your world has been affected by analyzing the perspectives, needs, desires, and interests of other citizens of the world. (1 slide)