World Civilizations II
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Mr. Kavanagh
In order for students to gain a global perspective this course focuses on non-western civilizations. In World Civilizations II students will gain knowledge of essential Social Studies skills as well as an in depth understanding of the cultures that will be studied. All of the various disciplines of social studies will be interwoven in order to create a complete understanding of world civilizations from their ancient roots to the modern day.
Course Overview:
The course will begin with a skill building introductory unit followed by an analysis of various non-western civilizations.
Tentative Schedule:
Introduction Unit: 3 weeks
India: 5 weeks
China: 5 weeks
Japan: 4 weeks
Africa: 5 weeks
Middle East: 6 weeks
Latin America: 4 weeks
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course of study students:
-Will develop an understanding of the various disciplines of Social Studies including:
-Geography
-Economics
-Political Science
-History
-Will understand the connection between these disciplines.
-Will develop perspective on the non-western histories studied.
-Will become an informed global citizen.
-Will develop a global awareness and understand their place in it.
Policy of Respect:
The classroom functions on the principle of respect and hard work. With this in mind students are expected to behave in a respectful manner. This encompasses respect for ones self, classmates, school, and instructors. Hard work is expected of students at all times and support will be given whenever needed.
Student Expectations:
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. School is a place of learning and as such students are expected to behave in an academic manner at all times. This means that students will:
-Follow class procedure and behavioral rules at all times.
-Apply themselves while instruction is taking place.
-Complete assignments on time and to the best of their abilities.
-Seek extra help whenever needed.
-Come to class prepared.
Discipline policy
Students are expected to behave in accordance with the policies and expectations listed above as well as those listed in the student handbook. Any violation of these policies can result in disciplinary action.
Academic dishonesty policy
The purpose of school is learn and better ones self. With this in mind any academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating, coping homework, plagiarism, etc. will result disciplinary action.
Grading, weights and policies
Grades in this course will be generated on a weighted scale that scale will be:
-40% Test and Quizzes
-40% Homework and Class Participation
-20% Projects
Scoring in this course for each category will be on a total points earned basis. For example, if there are 1000 possible points to be earned through homework and class participation and a student earns 900 then the resulting score will be a 90% which will count for 40% of the students overall grade. Developing strong study habits and time management is crucial to success and students are encouraged to ask for help whenever they feel they need it.
Late Assignments
Homework is required to be handed in on the day it is due. if a student is absent then homework may be handed in on the next day that student is in class or can be emailed to the teacher. After this period a homework assignment is considered late. Late homework assignment may be handed in up to one week of the due date for half of the original points available.
Projects are required to be turned in on their due date. Projects turned in after the due date will lose 5% of the total grade for each day it is late.