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Humanities Syllabus//** // http://umhumanities.wikispaces.com/  Miss Kilbride Email : ckilbride@umasd.org http://www.umasd.org/13331071772841857/site/default.asp

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Welcome to 9th grade humanities! What does it mean to be human? How do I meet my basic wants and needs? How do I lead and follow? How do I express myself through the creative arts? How do I explain my existence in the universe? Throughout this course, you will examine your own humanness in terms of these questions and relate this to other parts of the world. There are three areas of the world which will be discussed: the Middle East and Africa, South and East Asia, and Latin America. As each area is uncovered, you will be exposed to various forms of literature such as, short stories, myths, novels, poetry, and drama which represent these areas of the world. Your critical reading and thinking skills will be enhanced through discovering how readers and writers reflect, question, and interpret the world around them. In addition, you will examine these areas of the world through a cultural perspective. Your English and World Cultures classes have come together to form Humanities. Together, we will explore the essential question: What does it mean to be human?


 * Course Requirements:** There are a variety of requirements so you will have multiple opportunities to do well in this course.

//**All homework assignments will be posted online and all grades will be updated on a weekly basis.** //2. QUIZZES: **Quizzes will be given based upon readings and material covered in class. Quizzes will be given upon our discretion and will increase if it becomes apparent that work is not being completed.** 3. TESTS: **If you are absent the day of a test, it must be made up within three days of returning to school. There also will be a midterm and a final exam.** Unsuccessful completion of the final exam will result in receiving a failure for the course**.** 4. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: **Since writing accurately and effectively is a skill we want all of you to improve upon, you will have many writing assignments in class and for homework.** 5. THEMES: **Throughout this course, you will have to write essays on different themes. These themes are larger writing assignments and are analytical in content.** 6. PROJECTS: **Although there may be smaller projects and presentations throughout each marking period, there will be one major project in Unit 1 and a final project in Unit 5. Projects give you a chance to personalize and take ownership of the material.**// Points will be deducted for each day a theme or project is handed in late. Two weeks after the due date, themes and projects will not be accepted.// 8. EXTRA CREDIT: There will be extra credit opportunities for the entire class throughout the semester. Extra credit will not be given out on an individual basis. 9. CLASS PARTICIPATION: It is simple. Class participation counts, so participate. **  so interested in and engaged in what we are doing. speak, by sitting quietly and paying attention, and, most importantly, by allowing others their opinions and beliefs.
 * 1. HOMEWORK:** Late homework will not be accepted. However, because of human fallibility and the fact that everyone forgets, two missed homework assignments per teacher per marking period are allowed without penalty as long as they are handed in the following day. If you are absent on the day that the homework is assigned, you have a day from when you return to make up the work. If you are absent the day the homework is due, you must turn in the homework the day you return along with your excused absence pass. **No homework will be accepted without this pass**.
 * 7. MATERIALS: You will be taking notes as well as receiving handouts in class. Our suggestion is that you buy a 3-ring binder so you can organize chronologically. There may be times this year when we will have notebook checks, and open-note tests, so be sure to stay organized.
 * 10. EXPECTATIONS**: These will factor into your grades.
 * A.** Regular attendance and participation is essential.
 * B.** Do not be late for class. This means that you are in your seat when the bell rings.
 * C.** Absolutely no sleeping in class, which won’t be a problem because you will be
 * D.** Come prepared for each class with homework assignments and class materials.
 * E.** Remain in your seats until the dismissal bell rings.
 * F.** No cursing and no derogatory comments.
 * G.** Respect your teacher and all other classmates by raising your hands before you