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Please note: You may continue to use this page type if you desire. <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Honors Social Science<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><FONT face=Times>Room 301, Academic Year 2007-2008</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Instructor</B>:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Jim Cartnal<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Office Hours</B>: 2:45 – 3:45 PM, MWTH</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Email</B>: <SPAN class=MsoHyperlink><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><U>jcartnal@lcusd.net</U></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Telephone</B>: <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>(818) 952-4243</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B>Website</B>: </FONT><A href="http://teacherweb.com/CA/LaCanadaHighSchool/MrCartnal/"><FONT face=Times color=#800080>http://teacherweb.com/CA/LaCanadaHighSchool/MrCartnal/</FONT></A></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Course Description</SPAN></B>: Honors Social Science is a one-year elective course designed to prepare students for advanced study in the department of social science at La Canada High School. Students will develop the study habits and skills required to be successful in Advanced Placement courses that approximate the introductory courses taken typically during the first or second year of one’s university training. This course will help students develop skills of critical thinking, writing, and reading and analysis of primary and secondary source documents. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>The subject matter of this course will consist of two parts. The vast majority of the course will focus on issues related to world regional geography.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In each region of study, certain themes will be explored: environmental geography, population and settlement, cultural coherence and diversity, geopolitics, and economy and social development.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The regions examined during this portion of the course will consist overwhelmingly of the non-Western world.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In these regions and elsewhere, a radical alteration of the planet’s economies, societies, and politics is underway, known broadly by the term globalization. This course will seek to explore both the coming together and continued diversity of various traditions and systems; the way globalization is progressing and the ways it is being held at bay. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>The second component of the course will introduce students to major concepts, such as feudalism, relevant to the 10<SUP>th</SUP> grade course choices, World History or Advanced Placement European History.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This component of the course will trace medieval European history from the time of Charlemagne to the period immediately preceeding the European Renaissance.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Chronologically, students will learn about medieval European history from the approximately the 9<SUP>th</SUP> through the 15<SUP>th</SUP> centuries.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>The course will be conducted in a lecture/discussion format.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Students will be frequently responsible for presenting independently gathered information and opinions in class.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All students will be expected to keep up with the reading assignments and demonstrate their preparedness by active participation in class discussions.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Course Bibliography:</FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in"><FONT face=Times>Rowntree, Les, et al. <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Diversity amid Globalization: World Regions, Environment, Development.</I> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2003.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.5in"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Various handouts throughout the academic year.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Course Learning Objectives:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Times>1.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>The students will analyze themes relevant to world regional geography and interrelate categories or trace developments in a particular category theme through several chronological periods and across various regions. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Times>2.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>The students will employ and analyze primary sources, including documentary materials, maps, statistical tables, and pictorial and graphic evidence, to study current and historical events. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Times>3.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>Students will take notes from printed materials, lectures, and discussions.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT face=Times>4.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>The students will practice expressing themselves orally and in writing with clarity and precision.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>5.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Students will develop an understanding that the events studied in this course have multiple causes and effects and that interpretation of these causal relationships is open to change, through careful research and thinking <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">BY YOU,</B> the social scientist.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Course Rules:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times size=3>Respect</FONT></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Show respect for your fellow students, the instructor, the school, and the subject under study.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When one person is talking, everyone is listening.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Only one discussion will go on at a time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>No “put downs” of any comment will be tolerated.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times size=3>Effort</FONT></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Make use of every opportunity to learn.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Try to relate your understanding of the subject matter under examination to help better explain the historical period, country, and culture in which YOU currently live. You and I are embarking on an exciting, interesting, and enriching intellectual journey.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Each of you will share this excitement and sense of discovery in direct proportion to the amount of effort you expend.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times size=3>Self- Control</FONT></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Control all of your actions, words, and emotions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Take responsibility for your actions!</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times size=3>Academic Honesty</FONT></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Your commitment to academic honesty forms the corner stone of your intellectual development.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are to develop the skills necessary to succeed in this rigorous academic course and in later academic and professional experiences, you must assume the responsibility of challenging yourself intellectually and academically.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To this end, this course will evaluate YOUR understanding of a variety of historical periods, concepts, and trends.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cheating and plagiarism are considered serious offenses and will not be tolerated.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please be advised that using the Internet and claiming another’s work found through such information technologies is a fundamental betrayal of the ideal of academic honesty.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Students who are found cheating or plagiarizing will receive no credit for the assignment and your parents will be contacted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your citizenship grade will also suffer.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Multiple offences will be cause for removal from the course or other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the instructor, working in consultation with the school administration, and the parent(s) of the student. See me in office hours or after school if you have any questions related to plagiarism or cheating. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times size=3>Additional Rules ?? – As Suggested By Students</FONT></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align=left><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Class and Homework Assignments:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Times>1.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">All written assignments must be either typed using a font size of 12 point or written in blue or black ink only.</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Assignments written in pencil will not be accepted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></B>I will emphasize <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">NEAT </B>penmanship in all written work, in addition to the content and quality of thought presented in your assignment.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Penmanship is an essential life skill that you will work on in this course. </B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Assignments not adhering to these rules, including hastily written, illegible work, will be returned ungraded and considered late.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Students not able to comply with these stipulations should speak with me immediately.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent2 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><FONT face=Times>2.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Homework, typically in the form of reading, will be given every day including weekends and holidays.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition to reading, students will be required to complete essay questions and gather information for in-class and take home projects. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Times>3.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Late assignments will be accepted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Late work is defined as an assignment not handed in on the day it is due or any assignment which is deemed by the instructor as substantially incomplete. </B>The penalty for handing in work late is 50%.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The assignments will be graded for accuracy and any errors will be deducted from the (already reduced) total.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Example:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If a 10 point assignment is late and two of the ten answers are wrong, you will receive 3 out of 10.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Times>4.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Students are responsible for making up and handing in all work missed due to absences.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Students will be given the amount of time to complete the assignment(s) equal to the number of days absent. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><FONT face=Times>5. Student Redos. Correcting work is an integral component of the learning process. Therefore I allow you to redo any homework assignment as many times as you wish until you get the grade you desire.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Further details given in class. There will be three redo deadlines, each approximately 10 school days before the end of each quarter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will be no redo opportunities offered in fourth quarter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Class Procedure:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Class participation</B>: Students will be required to participate actively in class discussions and group activities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Class participation should demonstrate you are actively listening, willing to offer thoughtful questions, comments, or answers to the relevant class discussion or group activity.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Regular class attendance is the first important step to meaningful class participation and is necessary in maintaining quality work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Class participation is graded weekly (10 points, or 2 points/day/period).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tardies, no book, no homework, or disruptive behavior will affect your class participation grade.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Be on time to class and bring your book!</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Punctuality and Class Citizenship</B>:<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> </B>Class begins when the tardy bell rings.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are not in your seat when the tardy bell rings, an unexcused tardy will be recorded.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>5 unexcused tardies will result in a “U” in citizenship.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>4 unexcused tardies will result in an “N” in citizenship.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Citizenship grades of “O” and “S” will be determined by the contribution each student makes to the learning community of which s/he is a part.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>See separate citizenship definition sheet for further detail. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Readings</B>: Careful reading of the textbook, handouts, and other related materials is critically important for the successful and enriching study of history.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In order to complete the required course material, you will be required to read about two chapters a week. You should take notes on readings and keep them for reference and study guides.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pop quizzes may be given to monitor completion of reading assignments.<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The textbook needs to be brought to class daily unless explicitly stated otherwise</B>. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoHeader style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: .5in"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Notebooks: </B>You will be required to keep a notebook for this course.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You need to acquire a large 3 ring spiral binder.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You need to insert 5 section separators labeled as follows: Class Notes, Handouts/Homework, Exams/Quizzes , Essays/Projects, Vocabulary.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You will build your notebook over the course of the academic year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This will be a critically important resource in your preparation for both final exams. If you keep an organized, detailed, neat, and complete binder, you will find studying for exams much easier.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please spend time setting up your notebook, and maintaining it throughout the year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">I may collect the notebooks for review and evaluation.</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Evaluation:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoList style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3"><FONT face=Times>1.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>Examinations:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will be an examination on the chapters of <I style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Diversity Amid Globalization</I>, typically at the conclusion of each chapter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Exams will consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions. Exams will be timed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When deemed appropriate, quizzes will be given to reinforce certain concepts or information.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most quizzes will be announced, with students receiving notice one day prior to the intended quiz.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To monitor readings and comprehension, pop quizzes also may be given.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN> Exams will be returned to students and must be kept in chronological order in the notebook, filed in the exams/quizzes section.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3"><FONT face=Times>2.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>Essays:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You will be required to write a series of essays and will be guided in your work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I will evaluate your essays on both content and style.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3"><FONT face=Times>3.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>Homework:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You will be responsible for completing study guide questions, vocabulary building exercises, worksheets, readings, and projects.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3"><FONT face=Times>4.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>Class Participation: Class participation will be graded on a weekly basis.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>See description above regarding effective class participation.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3"><FONT face=Times>5.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><FONT face=Times>Final Exam: A final exam will be given at the conclusion of both first and second semester.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It will be a comprehensive exam based upon the course of study completed during the year. </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT face=Times>Grades:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Times>All work will be assigned a point value, although not all work will receive a letter grade.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Grades are based on total points accumulated during each grading period.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have structured the class in such a way to approximate your grade breaking down into the following percentages:</FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Times>Examinations:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>30%<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times>Essays:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>10%<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times>Homework:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>35%<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times>Class Participation:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>15%<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times>Final Exam:<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>10%<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT face=Times>Student and Parental Signatures<o:p></o:p></FONT></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>We have reviewed this course syllabus and understand that certain policies will govern this course throughout the academic year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>__________________________________<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>________________________________</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Student<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Parent</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times> <o:p></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Dear Student or Parent, </FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Times>Please indicate any information you wish me to know in the space below. </FONT></P> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? 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