This class aims
to develop students' understanding of the impact of the events of
9/11 on the world community by exploring their own and the world's
reactions to the events of Sept 11, 2001. Classroom discussions
will help students to understand the responses of the world, bring
clarity to the general understanding of the effects of 9/11, and
help prepare them for living in a post-9/11 world. In general the
class will address such questions as: Why did 9/11 happen? What
was done about it? What happens now? What is the impact of 9/11
on Japan? Students will also learn and refine paper-writing skills.
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In order to
understand the events of September 11, 2001 in greater depth, each
class will revolve around a particular reading. Class readings will
be handed out at the end of class in preparation for the next class
meeting. Class will focus on the theme of each reading via class
discussion with select group presentations of opinions.
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Daily Class Work.............…………….....40%
Participation, Discussion, Group Presentations
Research Paper..………………................40%
Outline/ Introduction…5%
First Draft.....................10%
Final Draft....................25%
Final Presentation: 20%
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TOTAL: 100%
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1) Late assignments will not be accepted.
2) No make-up quizzes and presentations are allowed except in emergency
cases. Consult with the instructor if you expect to miss a class.
3) Attendance and active class participation are expected. Students
are also expected to prepare for the class discussion. Because of
the integrated nature of historical learning, it is essential that
students keep up with course work and attend all classes.
Students may lose participation grades if they are:
• not participating in classroom discussions,
• having conversations in Japanese with other students,
• using cellular phones during the class (phones must be put
away in silent mode),
• sleeping,
• any other actions considered as “not participating
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Students must write a 5-page research paper to receive credit for
this course. There is a strict schedule for the stages of the writing
assignment that must be followed to receive credit, including the
submission of a paper topic, outline, first draft, and final draft.
Your grade on these assigments will be reduced if you turn them
in late\. Paper writing is an intensive process that requires diligent
work over a period of time and students will benefit from learning
from the schedule as presented in class.
Paper writing skills, including research methods, paper organization,
and citations, will be covered in class. Students are encouraged
to consult with the instructor if they have any questions or problems
with the paper writing process.
Due to the topic of this class and the requirement that the paper
be related to the topic, the paper must include the following:
• Main theme: Living in a post-9/11 world
• Citations: At least 3 citations, 5-7 is preferred
• Interviews: 3 Interviews: 1 American, 2 Japanese (one from
same age group, one from different age group)
• Personal Discussion: This paper must include an in-depth
and substantial discussion of your own perceptions, opinions, emotions,
etc regarding the events of 9/11 and their impact on you and the
world you live in.
The Outline/ Introduction must include your references and a description
of the people you plan to interview, as well as provide a general
sense of the nature of the paper.
Remember! You are graded on all parts of the paper over the course
of the term, beginning with the Outline/Introduction (5%), the First
Draft (10%), and the Final Draft (25%). You will be penalized for
late submissions of these assignments.
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