2010 Second Semester
Course Syllabus
Mr. Christopher Cox
Class: International Cultures I
Grade: 2
Text book: Many Peoples, One World
Objectives
We live in a global world. As the future moves forward, it will become increasingly imperative for people of different cultures to interact in order to cooperate on major global issues that affect everyone. It is thus important to understand the different cultures in the world, in order to more effectively understand and work with individuals from other countries.
Moreover, it is enriching to study the ways that other human beings eat, dress, speak, live, work, and create. There are an infinite number of ways to live one's life. It is refreshing to explore ways that other cultures live their lives. By examining the art, religion, government, customs, and traditions of other people, we can learn more of what it is to be human.
Thus, this course has two goals: (1) to expose you to information about different cultures, and (2) to provoke reflection and discussion about different cultures, so that we can better understand our world.
Grading
None, but negative/positive student comments and evaluations will be given as necessary.
HW Assignments:
Homework will vary. Assignments could include:
readings from the textbook
readings on the blog
written assignments or presentations
Because groupwork is such a major part of class, it is expected that students will become familiar with building short presentations within a class period. However, there will be a few major presentations that students will be given a week or so to prepare for. Details will be given in class.
Website:
There will be class readings posted on the class website. Please visit the class website regularly at www.internationalcultures1.blogspot.com to read the material for the next class.
Course Outline
Text book: Culture: Past, Present, and Future
| Month | Topic | Lesson Plan |
| Aug-Sept | Week 1: Introduction and Food Week 2: Architecture Week 3: Clothing Week 4: Religious Interactions Week 5: Language & Health |
Midterm: October 4-8
| October | Government, Economy, and Education | Week 1: Presentations: Meeting the Needs Week 2: Economy & Culture Week 3: Government & Culture |
| Nov-Dec | The Arts | Week 1: Education & Culture Week 2: Presentations: Government, Economy, and Education Week 3: Visual Art Week 4: Music Week 5: Theater & Performance Week 6: Final Presentations |
Final: December 13-17
Note that the midterm and final will not be graded; but are only for individual evaluation, and to assess what students have learned so far.
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