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- Hills’s 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 Taiwan’s 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 Siddharta’s 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 China’s Physical Geography
1.2 Civilization Begins
1.3 China’s 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 Emperor’s 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