Monday, August 24, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Srta. Costas's Blog
Hello all. I'm posting up a link to Srta. Costa's (the Puerto Rican History and Latin American Cultures teacher) because it has some excellent resources which you can use for your projects in my own class. Hope this is helpful.
www.humanidadesjcc.blogspot.com
www.humanidadesjcc.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 13, 2009
A few useful links for documentaries...
Hello girls,
Here are a few links I found useful for researching documentaries. This should be especially important for the World History and World Cultures students. Remember it is your job to explore these websites in order to find the necessary information required for your own research projects. Good luck to all!
World Cultures Syllabus
Academia San José, High School
Villa Caparra. Puerto Rico
Department of History and Social Studies
Miss Carina E. Dimas; B.A.
World Cultures Course Syllabus
Course Description: This course is an investigation course, which consists of the analysis of the concept of culture and of everything that that concept implies. Students will examine different components of worldwide cultures and create a broader perspective of the differences that make up humankind. Through the understanding of studies in “Center” and “Periphery”, and theories on “Otherness”, students are to develop a greater comprehension and appreciation for those whom they consider “different” because of cultural boundaries.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. define and explain key terms and gain a greater knowledge of geography
2. discuss the major theories and perspectives in World Cultures and apply them to the analysis of their own cultural contexts.
3. become aware of the importance of diplomacy in legal and political issues around the World
4. successfully apply the lessons learned to one’s own cultural context
5. become more understanding of cultural and ethnic differences in the classroom and in life
Teaching Strategies: lecture, group discussion, small group activities, and analysis of films and documentaries
Methods of Evaluation:
The evaluation is divided into three equal parts
· ½ part Quizzes, Assignments and Special Projects
· ½ part Class participation and Attendance
Villa Caparra. Puerto Rico
Department of History and Social Studies
Miss Carina E. Dimas; B.A.
World Cultures Course Syllabus
Course Description: This course is an investigation course, which consists of the analysis of the concept of culture and of everything that that concept implies. Students will examine different components of worldwide cultures and create a broader perspective of the differences that make up humankind. Through the understanding of studies in “Center” and “Periphery”, and theories on “Otherness”, students are to develop a greater comprehension and appreciation for those whom they consider “different” because of cultural boundaries.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. define and explain key terms and gain a greater knowledge of geography
2. discuss the major theories and perspectives in World Cultures and apply them to the analysis of their own cultural contexts.
3. become aware of the importance of diplomacy in legal and political issues around the World
4. successfully apply the lessons learned to one’s own cultural context
5. become more understanding of cultural and ethnic differences in the classroom and in life
Teaching Strategies: lecture, group discussion, small group activities, and analysis of films and documentaries
Methods of Evaluation:
The evaluation is divided into three equal parts
· ½ part Quizzes, Assignments and Special Projects
· ½ part Class participation and Attendance
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Academia San José, High School
Villa Caparra. Puerto Rico
Department of History and Social Studies
Miss Carina E. Dimas; B.A.
World History Course Syllabus
Textbook: Beck, Roger B.; et.al. World History: Patterns of Interaction.2003. McDougal Little
Course Description: The course consists of the study of the different cultures, civilizations, movements and events of the world from prehistory to present times.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. define and explain key terms
2. discuss the major theories and perspectives in World History and apply them to the analysis of current events.
3. become aware of the importance of history in one’s current social context
4. successfully apply the lessons learned through history to one’s current social context
5. be more understanding of cultural and ethnic differences in the classroom and in life
Course Outline:
I. “What is History and why is it important?” Introductory Unit
II. “Where are we currently”?”, Examining the Present
III. “Where did we come from?”, Exploring the Past
IV. “How did we get here?” Taking a look at the historical events that have formed current society, focusing on the “Western World” and “Civilizations”.
Teaching Strategies: lecture, group discussion, small group activities, and analysis of films and documentaries
Methods of Evaluation:
The evaluation is divided into three equal parts:
· ⅓ part Tests
· ⅓ part Quizzes, Assignments and Special Projects
· ⅓ part Class participation and Attendance
Final Project:
Students will choose a fictional film based on a historical event as well as a documentary on the same subject from a list provided by the teacher (suggestions will be considered). Their assignment will be to analyze, compare, and contrast the historical perspectives presented in both films in a 3-5 page final essay using one external resource (magazine, newspaper, or scholarly online article, book, etc.) using MLA guidelines (provided by the teacher). The project will be worked on in the classroom but must be finalized (Final Draft) at home. This assignment is a REQUIREMENT for the course and must be handed in at the end of the semester. Students must comply with all hand-in dates of every part of their work. The teacher may alter these and unless done so with previous warning the dates are as follows:
· Monday, August 31: Introduction (First Draft)
· Monday, September 21: First Half of Body (Draft)
· Monday, October 19: Second Half of Body (Draft)
· Monday, November 16: Conclusion (Draft)
· Tuesday, December 1: Final Draft
Special Notes and Class Rules:
1. All cellular phones MUST BE TURNED OFF (ALL MODES) AND PUT AWAY during class. Absolutely no phone calls or TEXT MESSAGES will be tolerated. Students who do not comply with this rule will have to turn in the device and demerits will be given out.
2. Works handed in late will lose points.
3. Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will ABSOLUTELY NOT BE TOLERATED. Any work in which plagiarism is found will receive an automatic F (“0”) and the student will receive a demerit.
4. This syllabus is subject to changes and modifications according to the teacher’s discretion.
Villa Caparra. Puerto Rico
Department of History and Social Studies
Miss Carina E. Dimas; B.A.
World History Course Syllabus
Textbook: Beck, Roger B.; et.al. World History: Patterns of Interaction.2003. McDougal Little
Course Description: The course consists of the study of the different cultures, civilizations, movements and events of the world from prehistory to present times.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course students will be able to:
1. define and explain key terms
2. discuss the major theories and perspectives in World History and apply them to the analysis of current events.
3. become aware of the importance of history in one’s current social context
4. successfully apply the lessons learned through history to one’s current social context
5. be more understanding of cultural and ethnic differences in the classroom and in life
Course Outline:
I. “What is History and why is it important?” Introductory Unit
II. “Where are we currently”?”, Examining the Present
III. “Where did we come from?”, Exploring the Past
IV. “How did we get here?” Taking a look at the historical events that have formed current society, focusing on the “Western World” and “Civilizations”.
Teaching Strategies: lecture, group discussion, small group activities, and analysis of films and documentaries
Methods of Evaluation:
The evaluation is divided into three equal parts:
· ⅓ part Tests
· ⅓ part Quizzes, Assignments and Special Projects
· ⅓ part Class participation and Attendance
Final Project:
Students will choose a fictional film based on a historical event as well as a documentary on the same subject from a list provided by the teacher (suggestions will be considered). Their assignment will be to analyze, compare, and contrast the historical perspectives presented in both films in a 3-5 page final essay using one external resource (magazine, newspaper, or scholarly online article, book, etc.) using MLA guidelines (provided by the teacher). The project will be worked on in the classroom but must be finalized (Final Draft) at home. This assignment is a REQUIREMENT for the course and must be handed in at the end of the semester. Students must comply with all hand-in dates of every part of their work. The teacher may alter these and unless done so with previous warning the dates are as follows:
· Monday, August 31: Introduction (First Draft)
· Monday, September 21: First Half of Body (Draft)
· Monday, October 19: Second Half of Body (Draft)
· Monday, November 16: Conclusion (Draft)
· Tuesday, December 1: Final Draft
Special Notes and Class Rules:
1. All cellular phones MUST BE TURNED OFF (ALL MODES) AND PUT AWAY during class. Absolutely no phone calls or TEXT MESSAGES will be tolerated. Students who do not comply with this rule will have to turn in the device and demerits will be given out.
2. Works handed in late will lose points.
3. Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will ABSOLUTELY NOT BE TOLERATED. Any work in which plagiarism is found will receive an automatic F (“0”) and the student will receive a demerit.
4. This syllabus is subject to changes and modifications according to the teacher’s discretion.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Welcome! Bienvenidas! Benvenute! Bienvenue! Willkommen! Bem-vindo!
A warm welcome to all of Srta. Dimas' students for this new school year 2009-2010. Hoping to create responsible, conscious, and informed "Citizens of the World".
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