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AsianStudies Syllabus-First Semester To Third Quarter

The document provides the syllabus for a Grade 9 Asian Studies course at Dominican International School for the 2014-2015 school year. The course will be taught by Mr. Samir Emilio Eddio and integrate local and regional history into the curriculum. It will cover topics including the geography, history, culture, traditions, and future of Asia. Students will learn about Asian geography, history from early history to colonialism to nationalism, and how culture binds Asians together. The syllabus outlines the course content, goals, grading criteria, required materials, classroom expectations, and provides a tentative weekly schedule that will cover regions and histories of Taiwan, Mesopotamia, India, China and other Asian countries and civilizations.

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AsianStudies Syllabus-First Semester To Third Quarter

The document provides the syllabus for a Grade 9 Asian Studies course at Dominican International School for the 2014-2015 school year. The course will be taught by Mr. Samir Emilio Eddio and integrate local and regional history into the curriculum. It will cover topics including the geography, history, culture, traditions, and future of Asia. Students will learn about Asian geography, history from early history to colonialism to nationalism, and how culture binds Asians together. The syllabus outlines the course content, goals, grading criteria, required materials, classroom expectations, and provides a tentative weekly schedule that will cover regions and histories of Taiwan, Mesopotamia, India, China and other Asian countries and civilizations.

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Dominican International School

Grade 9 ASIAN STUDIES Syllabus


Grade Level: 9
1 Year, 1 Credit
SY:2014-2015

Teacher: Mr. Samir Emilio Eddio


Email: samroj.dis@gmail.com

Course Description:
The Asian Studies course integrates the local and regional history into our curriculum; the content then
brings up the importance of the relationship between geography and its natural and human resources showing
changes and challenges that allow Asian potentials for cultural evaluation. It will also include history starting
from the early history to colonial experiences to the rise of nationalism as well as the social, political and
economic changes. Furthermore, it also includes on how culture and traditions (such as philosophy, religion,
arts) bound Asians together making the family as the strongest institution. Lastly, the course explores what is in
store for the future of Asia by analyzing problems and issues and possible answers.
TEXT:

Burstein, S. and Shek R. World History.( 2012 ) Holt McDougall. Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt Publishing Company

OTHER REFERENCES:
1. Encyclopedia of World History, Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co., 2001 New York, Bartleby, 2002
2. Geography of Asia, http:/ www.lib.utexas-edu/maps/asia.html
3. Executive Yuan Service of Information. The Republic of China Yearbook 2012
4. McGraw- Hillss Atlas of World Events. John L. Allen, PH.D., McGraw- Hill Companies Inc. 2005
5. History of Asian Nations. Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia F. Zaide. 7th Edition., All Nations Publishing
Co., Inc.
6. World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal Littell,
7. The Countries and Peoples of Asia. Vivar , Teofista. Vibal Publishing Company

Course Content:
Course Goal
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding about the beautiful geographical features of Asia,
Its natural resources, climate and vegetation.

2. The student will come to understand how history of the region along with the people influence how
they live today.
3. The student will acquire strategies to access a variety of sources and use appropriate research skills to gather, synthesize, and report
information in varied styles to show the knowledge acquired.
4. The student will enhance their geographical skills, reading social studies text, connecting literature to social studies.
5. The students will learn how to compare and contrast the countries in Asia according to its
Geography, History, Economy, Government and Culture.

Grading Criteria:
The quarterly grade will be awarded for all student work based on the following criteria:

Journals, Class participation, Homework, Quizzes and Tests- 1/3 of quarterly grade
Major Projects and Assignments- 1/3 of quarterly grade
Quarterly Exams- 1/3 of quarterly grade
Student Materials Required:

1 binder or space in a binder for handouts and works in progress


2. 1 bound notebook for journal and note taking
3. 1 folder for portfolio
4. Pen, pencil, eraser
1.

Classroom Expectations:
Discipline:

Rules and consequences are as stated in the Student Handbook


In addition:
Social bullying will result in a meeting with parents and school administration. Social bullying behaviors
include spreading rumors, teasing, excluding, and undermining friendships.
Be respectful and considerate of others and their property
Share your views. Participation counts.
Be on time and prepared for class everyday.
Assignments must be handed in to the teacher at the beginning of class or will be marked late and
deducted ten percent for each day the assignment is late (up to a maximum of sixty percent).
After the completion of every section or meeting, there will be a quiz/ pop quiz to test the knowledge of
students with regard to the topic. Every student is expected to prepare for the quiz and do his/her best. If
absent due to some reason, he/she must meet and present an excuse letter / medical certificate in case of
sickness to the teacher explaining the reason for absence and make up the quiz without further delay. (
Any delayed notification will receive a maximum score of 60 percent. )
Portfolio should be maintained properly and it will be checked periodically and points will be given for
portfolio.
Speak only English in the classroom. After 3 Warnings, an infraction will be given. Parents will be
notified.

FIRST QUARTER WEEKLY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE


PART 1
INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN STUDIES
Week 1
( August 11- 15 )

Week 2 - 3
( August 18- 29 )

I. Orientation Week /
A. Geography and Natural Resources of Asia
1. Where is Asia?
2. Landforms and Bodies of Water

3. Regional Divisions of Asia


3.1 North Asia
3.2 East Asia
3.3 South Asia
3.4 Southeast Asia
3.5 Southwest Asia

Taiwan- The Island Bastion of Nationalist China


Week 4-5
( Sept. 1- 12 )

1. National Symbols of Taiwan


2. Geography
3. History of Taiwan
3.1 Obscure Origin of Taiwans Original inhabitants
3.2 European trading bases in Taiwan

Reference: Executive Yuan Service of Information. The Republic of China


Yearbook 2012
http://www.ey.gov.tw/2012yearbook/index.html

Week 6
( Sept. 15- 19)

History of Taiwan
3.3 Reign of the Zheng family
3.4 Qing Dynasty Rule
3. 5 Japanese Colonial Rule
Reference: Executive Yuan Service of Information. The Republic of China
Yearbook 2012
http://www.ey.gov.tw/2012yearbook/index.html

Week 6-7
( Sept. 22- 26 )

History of Taiwan
3.6 The ROC on Taiwan ( 1945- )
3.7 The February 28 Incident
3.8 Political Developments and Reform
3.9 Recent Developments
Reference: Executive Yuan Service of Information. The Republic of China
Yearbook 2012
http://www.ey.gov.tw/2012yearbook/index.html

Week 8
( Sept. 29- Oct. 3 )

Week 9
( Oct. 6- 10 )

MOVIE REVIEW: Seediq Bale: The Warriors of the Rainbow

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION/ Quarter Break

SECOND QUARTER WEEKLY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE


INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN STUDIES
Week 1
( Oct. 13- 17 )

CHAPTER 3: MESOPOTAMIA AND THE FERTILE CRESCENT


Section 1. Geography of the Fertile Crescent
1.1 Rivers Support the Growth of Civilization
1.2 Farming and Cities
( Textbook p. 54 )
Section 2. The Rise of Sumer ( Textbook p. 60 )

Week 2
( Oct. 20- 24 )

2.1 An Advanced Society


2.2 Religion Shapes Society

Week 3
( Oct. 27- 31 )

Section 3: Sumerian Achievements ( Textbook p. 65 )


3.1 The Invention of Writing
3.2 Advances and Inventions
3.3 The Arts of Sumer

Section 4. Later Peoples of the Fertile Crescent ( Textbook p 72 )


Week 4
( Nov. 3-7)

4.1 The Babylonians Conquer Mesopotamia


4.2 Invasions of Mesopotamia
CHAPTER 5: ANCIENT INDIA

Week 5
( Nov. 10-14)

Section 1: Geography and Early India ( Textbook p. 124 )


1.1 Geography of India
1.2 Harappan Civilization
1.3 Aryan Migration

Week 6
( Nov. 17-21 )

Week 7
( Nov. 24-28 )

Week 8
( Dec. 1-5 )
Week 9
( Dec. 8-12 )

Week 10

Section 2: Origins of Hinduism ( Textbook p. 130 )


2.1 Indian Society Divides
2.2 Brahmanism
2.3 Hinduism Develops
2.4 Groups react to Hinduism
Section 3: Origins of Buddhism ( Textbook p. 136 )
3.1 Siddhartas Search for Wisdom
3.2 Teachings of Buddhism
3.3 Buddhism Spreads

Section 4: Indian Empires ( Textbook p. 142 )


4.1 Mauryan Empire Unifies India
4.2 Gupta Rulers Promote Hinduism
Section 5: Indian Achievements ( Textbook p. 147 )
5.1 Religious Arts
5.2 Sanskrit Literature
5.3 Scientific Advances
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION/ Quarter Break

THIRD QUARTER WEEKLY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Week 1
( Jan 5-9 )

CHAPTER 6: Ancient China


Section 1. Geography and Early China ( Textbook p. 160- 165 )
1.1 Chinas Physical Geography
1.2 Civilization Begins
1.3 Chinas First Dynasties

Section 2. The Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas ( Textbook p. 166- 167 )
Week 2
( Jan . 12- 16 )

2.1 The Zhou Dynasty


2.2 Confucius and Society
2.3 Daoism and Legalism

Week 3
( Jan. 19- 23 )

Section 3: The Qin Dynasty ( Textbook p. 172-177 )


3.1 The Qin Emperors Strong Government
3.2 A Unified China
3.3 Emperor Shi Huang Di

Section 4. The Han Dynasty ( Textbook p. 178-183 )


Week 4
(Jan. 26- 30)

Week 5
(Feb. 2-6 )

4.1 The Han Dynasty Government


4.2 Family Life
4. 3 Han Achievements

Section 5 : Han Contacts with Other Cultures ( Textbook p. 186-189 )


5.1 Farming and Manufacturing
5.2 Trade Routes
5.3 Buddhism Comes to China

Week 6
(Feb. 9- 13)

CHAPTER 14: CHINA


Section 1: China Reunifies ( Textbook p. 410- 413 )
1.1 The Period of Disunion
1.2 The Sui, Tang, and Song
1.3 The Age of Buddhism

Week 7- 8
(Feb. 24- March 6)

Week 9
(March 9- 13)
Week 10
( March 16- 20 )

Week 11

Section 2: Tang and Song Achievements ( Textbook p. 414- 419 )


2.1 Advances in Agriculture
2.2 Cities and Trade
2.3 Arts and Inventions

Section 3: Confucianism and Government( Textbook p. 420- 423 )


3.1 Confucianism
3.2 Scholar Officials
Section 4: The Yuan and Ming Dynasties ( Textbook p. 424-430 )
4.1 Religious Arts
4.2 Sanskrit Literature
4.3 Scientific Advances
THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

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