World Humanities Syllabus 2014-2015
Mrs. Cox
Paisley IB Magnet School
World Humanities will be a humanities journey like no other you have ever taken. You will
dig deep into many topics in humanities that are usually not covered until you take specific
college classes. You will find the course to be a fascinating blend of study encompassing
different societies and cultures within these major topics: the “human ideal,” views on
morality, how societies and cultures address morality, interpretations of justice, individual
rights and the common good, effects of a society’s environment on its culture, how
imperialism and colonialism impact culture, and the effects of innovation on culture and
ideologies. This class will also enhance the knowledge you will gain in your other humanities
classes this year.
General Information:
1. There is not a textbook for this class.
2. You must bring a composition notebook, loose paper, and pen/pencils daily. Use only
black or blue ink for assignments that will be turned in to me.
3. Class will be computer website driven with the teacher as facilitator. If you can bring
your own device that would be great. Your teacher is certified for BYOD. We will need
to complete forms at the start of the school year.
4. Assignments will come in multiple forms: seminars, quizzes, tests, projects, classwork
and homework
5. Students will work individually, in groups, and as a whole class unit.
Class Rules:
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Treat all members with respect.
Respect yourself to get respect.
Bring materials needed daily.
Listen carefully when the teacher is talking to the entire class.
Respect other peoples belongings.
Grading Scale- regular WSFCS scale
Weight of grades:
25% -Seminars, Test and projects
30%- Quizzes
20% - Homework
25%- Classwork
Please note that students will be notified of the category of each assignment.
Big Units of Study
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The Human Ideal
Morality
Addressing Morality
Interpretations of Justice
Individual Rights and the Common Good
Society’s environment
Cultural Impacts of Imperialism and Colonialism
Innovation Turning Points
These units are based on the North Carolina Department of Instruction Curriculum for the
World Humanities High School course.