Lesson Title:
The Marshland: Iraq's Treasure
This is a narrative by an Iraqi from the southern region expressing his views on the events in the marshes of the south. During the 1991 Gulf War and after, Shiites from that same region took up arms in an attempt to topple Saddam's regime. This attempt was met with failure and in retribution the government took harsh measures against the rebels by destroying areas where they hid from authorities.
Language:
- Arabic, Iraqi
Topic:
- Ecology/Geography
ILR Level:
- 1+/2
ACTFL Proficiency:
- Advanced-Mid, Advanced-Low, Intermediate-High
- This ACTFL rating is an approximation based on the ILR level
Modality:
- Listening
Learning Objective:
- Maintenance & Improvement
Subject Area:
- Language
Material Type:
- Learning Object
Publication Year:
2004
ObjectID:
IRAQ_6273
