AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL HONORS PROGRAM
2014 - 2015
Global Issues
Qingdao No. 9 High School
Teacher:
Anise Shah
E-Mail: anise.shah@iaaprograms.com
微信: anise_shah
Course Description
As the world is becoming more interconnected, it is very important to understand
the issues plaguing the world’s people. Although global development is advancing
many countries and bringing record numbers out of poverty, this growth has a
negative impact on some. In this course, you will learn about globalization and
current world issues that have been identified as most pressing by world leaders
and organizations. This will touch on issues impacting health, education, equality,
environment, education and development. We will also discuss why modern
technology and changing world attitudes are important to global changes.
Required Materials
-Teacher will be providing articles and other handouts from a variety of online
resources
-One A4 sized notebook with lined paper
-One A4 binder with transparent sleeves
PLEASE NOTE: Electronic and phone translators are NOT allowed in class
Course Goals
During the next semester, you will learn how to do the following:
- Understand and gain awareness of globalization and its effects.
- Learn about current world issues and what is being done to resolve them.
- Understand how developments in trade and modern technology have helped
shape the world economy.
- Make connections between energy choices, effect on environment, and world
health risks.
- Understand current patterns/shifts in worldviews and 21st Century
communication.
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Grading
2014 - 2015
Your final grade will be graded on four categories:
Participation
15% of Total Grade
 Students are expected to contribute in class and in group projects.
 Students are also expected to speak English while in-class.
 Students are expected to be on-time every day. Lateness and absence will
seriously impact your grade.

Quizzes and Assignments
35% of Total Grade
Quizzes and assignments will be given regularly to help you practice the
skills you have been taught. This includes writing assignments where
students will brainstorm, write, and edit their writing multiple times for one
grade.
Tests
20% of Total Grade
 Tests will be given to assess your understanding of the material covered.
Mid-Terms and Final Exam
30% of Total Grade
 There will be 2 Mid-Terms and 1 Final Exam this semester.
Late Policy
Assignments and projects must be completed on time and handed in at the start
of class. If an assignment is late, 10% will be deducted from the grade for each
day late. Late assignment will not be accepted after 4 days.
Plagiarism and Cheating
“Plagiarism” means to copy someone else’s work and say it is your own. It is not
allowed. Students caught copying or cheating in any way will receive a 0% on the
assignment.
If you have a question about using someone else’s work and you do not know
how to reference it, ask your instructor.
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Dates
2014 - 2015
Weekly Theme，
Materials，& Skills
Homework/assignments/quizzes
Week 1 March
1-7
Welcome back!
Review syllabus and introduce key vocabulary related to
globalization and global issues.
Week 2
March 8-14
Introduction to
globalization and its
effects
Discuss what globalization is and how it has impacted
countries differently. Talk about the benefits and risks.
Quiz #1
Week 3
March 15-21
Effects of globalization
Continue discussion about globalization.
Plan for a quiz at the end of each week and
unit and for three larger tests/exams during
the semester.
Quiz #2
Week 4
March 22-28
Current debates in global
changes
Week 5
March 29April 4
Geopolitical changes
following the Cold War
Week 6
April 5-11
Review for Midterm
Midterm 1
Week 7
April 12-18
Continue discussion on
Cold War
Hand back Midterm 1
and do corrections
Week 8
April 19-25
Developments in trade
impacts on world
economy
Quiz #3
Quiz #4
Week 9
Modern technology
April 26-May 2 impacts on world
economy
Quiz #5
Quiz #6
Quiz #7
Week 10
May 3-9
Energy and waste
choices
Quiz #8
Week 11
May 10-16 -
Environmental impacts
World health risks
Quiz #9
Week 12
May 17-23
Review for Midterm
Midterm 1
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Week 13
May 24-30
Connections between
energy choices, effects
on environment, and
world health risks
Hand back Midterm 2
and do corrections
Week 14
May 31-June 6
Current patterns/shifts in
worldviews
Week 15
June 7-13
The role of 21st century
communication in global
modernization
Week 16
June 14-20
Review for Final Exam
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Quiz #10
Quiz #11
Quiz #12
LAST WEEK OF
INSTRUCTION
Week 17
June 21-27
Review for Final Exam
Final Exam
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