AS104/LE101 Course Syllabus
COURSE NAME: Global & Cultural Studies and Leadership Education
CREDIT HOURS: ½ credit per semester
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: Lt Col Abel/TSgt Swietek
REQUIRED TEXT:
Cultural Studies: An Introduction to Global Awareness & Leadership Education I & II (both provided)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness.
Students will study the history, geography, religions, culture, economics, and human rights that have
shaped the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify all the
countries within the regions plus be able compare and contrast the geography, religions, culture, and human
rights issues. They should also be able to analyze current world events and explain the challenges in solving
them. The Leadership Education Class, which is taught on alternating days will cover life skills, leadership,
followership, and first aid. Students will understand how a military unit operates--to include expectations,
responsibilities, goal setting, teamwork, and dedication. They goal of JROTC is to produce better citizens.
Two years ago this course was only offered to mostly seniors and a few juniors and was subtitled “Senior
Options.” The course is now open to all grades. Next year’s JROTC course offering will include “Science of
Flight” and “Leadership.”
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Aerospace Science
1. Know how cultural, geographic, and economic factors have shaped the Middle East, Asia, and
Africa.
2. Understand the influence other countries have had in these regions.
3. Know how religion, resources, conflict, external intervention and other cultural factors have
influenced the modern-day Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
4. Be able to compare and contrast religions, ethnicity, history, cultures, and geography.
5. Know how cultural diversity, environmental issues, and U.S. interests impact these countries.
Leadership Education
1. Learn leadership and management competency by actively participating in classroom projects and
group events, which include extra-curricular events and community service events.
2. Enhance public speaking skills by giving current events in front of the class.
3. Know how to develop confidence in abilities by exercising decision-making skills.
4. Apply Air Force standards and conduct to everyday life.
5. Be able to apply basic first aid skills
REGULAR/RESERVE CADETS
This year’s primary uniform for all JROTC students is the woodland green, camouflaged, battle dress uniform
(BDU). Students are required to wear the uniform to school once a week. Returning students and students
who participate on the Drill Team and Color Guard Team will also wear the Air Force Blue Uniform at least
once a month. A student that wants to take the class, but doesn’t want to wear a uniform or get a haircut
(males), is on “reserve” status and cannot accrue time toward rank or ribbons. Reserve cadets can attend field
trips and extra-curricular events unless a uniform is specifically required. Students who have been in the
AFJROTC program for a year cannot be on “reserve” status.
UNIFORM DAY:
Tuesday is the normal uniform wear day. Academics are 50% of the grade, uniform wear is 30%, and fitness
participation is 20%. Reserve cadets who opt out of wearing the uniform will still wear an Air Force JROTC
T-shirt on uniform day and will still receive a grade for dress and appearance. This year’s standard uniform is
JROTC Battle Dress Uniform (camouflage green). Cadets who are issued the BDUs will be required to
purchase their own black boots and a Desert Ridge Baseball Cap. We have an extremely limited number of
boots for those who fit into the corresponding sizes. The first uniform day is scheduled for 28 Aug 2012, but
if we have not outfitted your student at that point, then they will not be marked down for not wearing a
uniform. Returning cadets, Drill Team members, and Honor Guard members will also be issued the blue, Air
Force JROTC Uniform. Those who don’t wear a uniform on Tuesday can wear it on Wednesday for up to
75% credit or Thursday for up to 50% credit. Late work will be graded on the same sliding scale. Students
who are absent when the work is due may turn it in for full credit on the day that they return. The grade will
be reduced accordingly over the next two days.
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Course Evaluation
Tests/Quizzes/Assignments
Uniform wear
Physical Fitness Participation
TOTAL
Grading Scale:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percent of Grade
50%
30%
20%
100%
Percentage Required
90% and above
89% - 80%
79% - 70%
69% - 60%
Below 60%
Special Instructions:
1. Cultural Studies will be held on Monday and Wednesday and is normally taught by Lt Col Abel.
Leadership and Education will be held on Tuesday and Thursday and will be taught by both Lt Col
Abel and TSgt Swietek. Physical Training will be taught on Friday by either instructor.
2.
Uniforms will be issued by the instructors and will be worn in accordance with the cadet handbook.
We will issue dry-cleaned uniforms. Uniforms must be dry cleaned when returning them at the end
of the year. An “Incomplete” will be given until all uniform items and books have been
accounted for by the JROTC department.
3.
We will issue AFJROTC shorts and T-shirts for Friday’s PT participation. Half of the PT grade is
wear of the proper uniform and the other half is participation in the activity of the day.
4.
Students will be given occasional reading or writing homework. The reading assignments rarely
exceed 10 pages and the writing assignments rarely exceed five paragraphs. Students will be asked to
give current events and complete in-class assignments and group work.
5. Please contact me at Joseph.Abel@Gilbertschools.net if you have any questions about JROTC or the
syllabus.