Air Force Junior ROTC Academic Studies Syllabus 9 Aug 15
COURSE NAME: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness (AS 2/3)
COURSE CREDIT: 1.0 Elective Credit when combined with Leadership & PT/Wellness. Successive completion of the Physical Training portion will satisfy the PE requirement for high school graduation. Course coverage is:
25% Global Awareness 25% Leadership 30% Uniform Wear 20% PT/Wellness
INSTRUCTOR’s NAME: Lt Col Stephen Garcia, USAF (Ret)
REQUIRED TEXT: Textbook: Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness by Jones and Bartlett Publishers Canada 2010.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. Throughout the course, there are individual and group activities, technology enrichment, readings, review questions, video segments, and assessments to guide in the reinforcement of the material.
Chapter 1: The Middle East
Lesson 1 – The Middle East: An Introduction
Lesson 2 – The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Lesson 3 – The Persian Gulf Wars
Lesson 4 – Islamic Fundamentalism and Terrorism
Lesson 5 – US Interests and Regional Issues
Chapter 2: Asia
Lesson 1 – Asia: An Introduction
Lesson 2 – Japan, Korea, and China
Lesson 3 - India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan
Lesson 4 – Environmental and Social Issues
Lesson 5 – US Interests and Regional Issues in Asia
Chapter 4: Russia and the Former Soviet Republics
Lesson 1 – Russia and the Former Republics: An Introduction
Lesson 2 – Economic Restructuring: Communism and Capitalism
Lesson 4 – Russia and World Relationships
Lesson 5 – US Interests and Regional Issues in Russia
Chapter 6: Europe
Lesson 1 – Europe: An Introduction
Lesson 2 – The European Union
Lesson 3 – Immigration, Terrorist Cells, and Ethnic Strife
Lesson 5 – US Interests and regional Issues
Uniform Requirements: All cadets will wear the Air Force blue uniform on designated wear days (usually Wednesday). Criteria for grading is in the KY-941 Cadet Guide.
METHOD of INSTRUCTION:
1. Reading textbook and learning relevant Vocabulary words.
2. Lecture, guided discussion, and team activities
3. Videos supplied by HQ/AFJROTC
4. Classroom Performance System supplied by HQ/AFJROTC. An interactive teaching device …all students have a personal “clicker” to respond to questions.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE GRADING PROCEDURES:
1. Textbook/CPS questions: cadets are graded on correct answers per chapter
2. Quizzes: 100 points (multiple choice, fill in the blank, True/False)
3. Project: Report on any famous person 100 points
4. Mid-term exam: 100 points
5. Final Exam: 100 points
6. Extra Credit: Crossword puzzles and Word Find exercises.
MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS: Cadets returning from an absence are required to present school admittance slip. Cadets may make-up any assignments for full credit if it was an excused absence. Cadets will not receive full credit for work missed during an unexcused absence.
GRADING SCALE for SCOTT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL:
A 100-92 B 91-84 C 83-76 D 75-68 F 67 and below
Any student, parent/guardian is welcome to call or email me if the student will miss school. I will send assignments home if requested. SCHS phone 502-863-4131 ext 1611
Email :
Cell 502-572-4699
Website: www.scott.kyschools.us select On-Line Classroom, select Garcia