International Problems Syllabus
Mr. Mars
Hanford High School
2004/2005

Course Description:
This course will present an in-depth analysis of four or five major issues confronting our world.

Course Objectives/Goals
1. Efforts at world order and international cooperation.
2. The role of nationalism or revolutions of independence.
3. The key issues of the Cold War.
4. The basic concepts relating to population growth and development.
5. The conflict between the developed and developing nations of the world.
6. Prejudice and race hatred.

Course Outline/Units
Nationalism and the Rise of Hitler
Genocide/Ethnic Cleansing
Population and Development
The Middle East
Terrorism
Vietnam

Course Materials
TEXTS/READINGS: Due to the nature of this course, a variety of articles, mini-texts, etc. may be used. This includes the text, Facing History and Ourselves Resource Book (1994, Facing History and Ourselves National Foundation, Inc.)

POSSIBLE VIDEOS: (Some videos will be shown in their entirety others will be excerpted consistent with the educational objectives of the course).
Genocide Global Security
Kent State Dear America: Letters home from Vietnam
Triumph of Evil (Rwanda) Hunting Bin Laden
Vietnam Survivors of the Holocaust
**additional educational videos may be acquired throughout the semester -- questions, give me a call: 371-2600

Grading/Assessment Standards
The grade in this class is composed of the following areas...
20% Notebook, 20% Quizzes & Special Assignments, 45% Tests, and 15% Participation

Students will receive a sheet further explaining the grading system, including participation.

Behavioral Expectations of Students
1. Be prepared and on time
2. Help keep the room clean and nice
3. Be a cooperative, contributing member of class
4. Show respect for yourself and others
5. Turn in neat, completed assignments on time

Note: This course involves a lot of reading involving some pretty complex issues. It is essential that students stay caught up with assignments and ask for assistance when needed.

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