1. Literacy IA: Policy Studies Department
Spring 2013
Instructor: Meagan Kaiser
E-mail: meagank979@yahoo.com Office: e-learning office C棟3階
TEXTBOOK: No textbook.
MATERIALS:
pencil, paper, PC ( please don’t forget power cable, LAN cable, and earphones too!), library book, A4 size
Clear Book-20 pockets, highlighter markers in 3 colors, and your best attitude and effort.
GOAL: I want for you to be both English literate and media literate. I want to make sure you have the tools to
continue learning well beyond your college days. I want you to have access to the knowledge available in the
world so that when the day comes that you are a leader in our society, you will be able to make wise decisions
on behalf of yourself and others.
ATTENDANCE:
欠席３回= F 評価
欠席５回= S評価
遅刻は授業の最初の１５分の間。そのあとは欠席です。
遅刻３回＝１回欠席
GRADES FOR THIS COURSE:
Final Exam 40%
Mid-Term Exam 30%
Book Reports 15%
Classwork and Quizzes 15%
EXPECTATIONS:
When you want to learn, I believe having the right attitude is most important. Know that I spend many hours to
make your lessons and be respectful. Know that your classmates want the same things in life as you...happiness,
friendship, success. Be kind. Know that you yourself are here because you are intelligent and hard working. Respect
yourself and your future too.
I believe deeply in the concept of Hominis Dignitati, 「人間の尊厳のため」and in the Golden Rule- “Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you.” 「あなたが人にしてもらいたいようにあなたも人にしなさい」.
I hope while
you are at Nanzan, you will take time to explore, really, what those words mean. You will lead a happier life all of
your days by your efforts.
Our school has a powerful reputation…it’s a place that students every year fight to enter. Our reputation grew
because your sempai understood the kind of things I have been writing about. They knew how to lift up themselves
and each other. I look forward to seeing you continue their great tradition. I hope you never forget that you are
standing on their shoulders.

2. DATE CLASS
SESSION
DESCRIPTION
WEEK
1 Introduction to Literacy IA, Tom Wujec and Build a Tower, Build a Team
April
8
WEEK
2 Tom Wujec-Build a Tower, Build a Team, Library Visit, and Book Report #1
April
15
WEEK
3 Aimee Mullins and her 12 Pairs of Legs and Book Report #2
April
22
WEEK
4 Hans Rosling-Magic Washing Machine and Book Report #3
April
29
WEEK
5 Joshua Klein- A Vending Machine for Crows and Book Report #4
May
13
Small Quiz #1 (5%): This quiz will cover topics from ALC #1-5 and TED #1-3
WEEK
6 Christien Meindertsma- How Pig Parts Make the World Turn and Book Report #5
May
20
WEEK
7 Review of Week 1-6 Topics and Vocabulary and Book Report #6
May
27
WEEK
8 Midterm Test (30%):
June
3
WEEK
9 Theo
Jansen
Creates
New
Creatures
and
Book
Report
#7
June
10
WEEK
10 Josh Silver- Adjustable Liquid Filled Eyeglasses and Book Report #8
June
17
WEEK
11 Jane Chen- A Warm Embrace that Saves Lives and Book Report #9
June
24
WEEK
12 Hans Rosling- Global Population Growth and Book Report #10
July
1
Small Quiz #2 (5%): This quiz will cover topics from ALC #11-15 and TED #7-9
WEEK
13 Abigail Washburn- Building US-China Relations by Banjo and Book Report #11
July
8
WEEK
14 Mark
Bezos-­‐
Life
Lessons
from
a
Volunteer
FireTighter
and
Book
Report
#12
July
15
WEEK
15 Review of Semester Topics and Vocabulary
July
22
FINAL
EXAM Final Exam (40%):
TBA