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Policy Studies: English Literacy A
Spring 2015
Instructor: Meagan Kaiser
kaisermeaganrenee@gmail.com
WEBSITE:
www.ppliteracya.blogspot.jp
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TEXTBOOK: No textbook. We will be using online materials and the Seto Campus libraries.
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MATERIALS: 3 highlighter pens in different colors, PC (with 電源, LAN cable, and earphones), paper and
pencil, and an A4 clearbook with 20 pockets
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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
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GRADES FOR THIS COURSE:
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Final Exam 40%
Mid-term Exam （or unit exams) 30%
Extensive Reading Activity 15%
Class participation and assignments 15%
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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.
Our school has a powerful reputation as an excellent university. Our reputation grew because your older 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. It’s your responsibility now.

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DATE CLASS
SESSION
DESCRIPTION
WEEK
1
Introduction to Literacy IA, Library Tour, Check out Independent Readers
WEEK
2
Tom Wujec-Build a Tower and Book Report #1
WEEK
3
Hans Rosling- Magic Washing Machine and Book Report #2
WEEK
4
Aimee Mullins and her 12 Pairs of Legs and Book Report #3
WEEK
5
Joshua Klein- A vending Machine for Crows and Book Report #4
WEEK
6
Christien Meindertsma- How Pig Parts Make the World Turn and Book Report #5
WEEK
7
Review of Weeks 1-6 Topics and Vocabulary, 小テスト#1 (7.5%)and Book Report #6
WEEK
8
Midterm (30%) and Portfolios Due (7.5%)
WEEK
9
Thomas
Thwaites-­‐
How
I
Built
a
Toaster
From
Scratch
and
Book
Report
#7
WEEK
10
Josh Silver- Adjustable Liquid Filled Eyeglasses and Book Report #8
WEEK
11
Jane Chen- A Warm Embrace that Saves Lives and Book Report #9
WEEK
12
Hans Rosling- Global Population Growth and Book Report #10
WEEK
13
Shigeru Ban- Emergency Shelters Made from Paper and Book Report #11
WEEK
14
Mark
Bezos-­‐
Life
Lessons
from
a
Volunteer
Fire[ighter
and
Book
Report
#12
WEEK
15
Review of Semester Topics and Vocabulary 小テスト#2 (7.5%)
期末試験 Final Exam (40%) and Portfolios Due (7.5%)