Course+Syllabus+and+Rules

Year Course   Room # 207 McGuffey High School  calvertm@mcguffey.k12.pa.us
 * __ 2009 – 2010 __**
 * WORLD CULTURES –SYLLABUS Mr. Calvert **


 * __ COURSE GOALS: __**
 * Master concepts and vocabulary that is necessary to understand World Cultures.
 * Examine World Geography.
 * Discuss the various types of culture and compare cultural universals.
 * Examine the ways in which societies enforce norms.
 * Discus the factors that lead to cultural change and resistance.
 * Develop an understanding of specific cultural and geographic regions including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe.

**I. **__First Nine Weeks:__ We will be studying World Geography, and the Middle East.
 * __ EXPECTATIONS: __**
 * You are expected to be an active learner in the classroom.
 * You are expected to utilize your text.
 * You are expected to bring all materials (book, notebook, folder, worksheets, pencils or pens—) with you daily.
 * __ TEXTBOOK / REQUIRED MATERIALS: __**
 * ** __WORLD CULTURES__: by Ahmad, Brodsky, Crofts, Ellis (Prentice Hall) **
 * __ COURSE OUTLINE: __**

**III****.** __Third Nine Weeks:__ We will be studying Africa and India.
 * II.** __Second Nine Weeks:__ We will be studying Southeast Asia and China.


 * IV.** __Fourth Nine Weeks:__ We will be studying Europe and the Americas.

Tests consist of matching, multiple choice, completion, and normally at least one or two sort essays. Occasionally, some time of visual interpretation (graphs, charts, maps, etc.) will also be used. **__ RULES __** **__ CONSEQUENCES __**
 * __ HOMEWORK POLICY: __**
 * All work will be put into binders.
 * Binders will be graded once every two weeks during testing; no late work is excepted.
 * Neatness and accuracy are a must.
 * __ TEST FORMAT: __**
 * __ CLASSROOM RULES: __**
 * 1) Bring **all** materials daily.
 * 2) No use or in viewing sight of cell phones, I-pods, headsets, or other technical devices not already authorized by the school’s policy.
 * 3) Be respectful to all people.
 * 4) Raise had to speak.
 * 5) Be in your seat when the bell rings.
 * 1) The first time is a Warning.
 * 2) Same behavior continues, I will then write it up and send it to Mr. Hamberger, the Vice-Principal.
 * 3) Severe behavior (profanity, fighting harassment, etc.) will be sent directly to Mr. Hamberger.