Warm up*You do not have to write this-but have an answer ready

• Our book likes to tie related subjects together, like pop/folk, site/situation, or nation/state.

• Name two more of these related word groups.

Core Periphery Project

• Due Monday• You will have today, tomorrow, and Friday in

class to finish this

Core

- The most developed countries in the world.

- Also called the “fast world” due to the speed of commerce and social interaction.

Core

• The most developed countries in the world.

• Also called the “fast world” due to the speed of commerce and social interaction.

Periphery

• Underdeveloped regions outside of the core

• Also called the “slow world” due to the slower pace of commerce and social interaction.

World-systems theory

• Developed by Immanuel Wallerstein• Started in the 15th century with European

colonialism• The core nations of the world develop rapidly

at the expense of the periphery nations.

For the following topics, tell me if they describe MDCs or LDCs.

1. Produce pop culture2. High growth rates3. Low literacy4. Economy consists mainly of primary activities5. Space-time compression is most evident6. New York, Tokyo, London7. Women work as traditional mothers or in agriculture8. Subsistence economy9. Population has money for luxury goods like cars10.More likely to be dictatorships

For the following topics, tell me if they describe MDCs or LDCs.

1. Produce pop culture2. High growth rates3. Low literacy4. Economy consists mainly of primary activities5. Space-time compression is most evident6. New York, Tokyo, London7. Women work as traditional mothers or in agriculture8. Subsistence economy9. Population has money for luxury goods like cars10.More likely to be dictatorships

Core Periphery Project

1. Choose colors to identify core states, periphery states, and semi-periphery states.

2. Using the maps in your textbook, you will divide the world into these three categories.- You must use at least two maps to make your

decision.- Each country in the world must shaded.