Asian+Studies

Asian Studies is an elective one-semester course.


 * Requirements **
 * 100% physical presents and participation
 * complete all handouts reading & assignments
 * contribute to meaningful discussions about different cultures
 * share one's experience in a particular culture focusing on understanding the differences
 * passing quizzes with a minimum of 70%
 * seek help when needed


 * Contents **
 * general geography
 * Asian countries and maps
 * Japan and Japanese culture
 * India and Indian culture (facts and movie ‘Slum-dog Millionaire")
 * United Arab Emirates
 * Tsunami and earthquake
 * China and Chinese culture
 * 1) Beijing and major cities
 * 2) Changes that are taking place in modern China
 * 3) History line and movie “The Last Emperor"
 * 4) virtual tour of China
 * 5) food, music, arts and movies

** Assignments **

 * mapping: identify Asian countries on map
 * Quiz on geography
 * Quiz on Japan
 * Quiz on India
 * Quiz on Asian countries
 * Quiz on China (1) (2)
 * Quiz on Qing Dynasty
 * Project: Make a parallel timelines comparing China and US historical events
 * Project: power point presentation: introducing a place in Beijing
 * Quiz on Beijing according to information learned from student presentations


 * Material **
 * a reading folder of handouts