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Spring syllabus 2015
This document outlines the syllabus for an English literacy course at Seto Campus. The course will focus on developing English reading skills through analyzing TED Talks and completing book reports. Students will be graded based on their performance on a midterm exam, final exam, class participation and assignments, and an extensive reading activity. The instructor emphasizes the importance of having a positive attitude, treating others with respect, and continuing the school's reputation for excellence. Students are expected to attend regularly and be on time for class.
Spring syllabus 2015
- 1. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Policy Studies: EnglishLiteracy A Spring 2015 Instructor: Meagan Kaiser kaisermeaganrenee@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.ppliteracya.blogspot.jp ! TEXTBOOK: No textbook. We will be using online materials and the Seto Campus libraries. ! 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 ! ! 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 （or unit exams) 30% Extensive Reading Activity 15% Class participation and assignments 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. 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.
- 2. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 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%)