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Contemporary IssuesSyllabusPart 1: Course InformationInstructor InformationInstructor:? Telephone:? E-mail:?Course DescriptionStudents will use inquiry skills to examine the issues that impact the contemporary world. Included in the course will be analysis of the historical, cultural, economic, and geographic factors that have raised certain issues to levels of concern in our nation and around the globe. Students will engage in research and problem solving in order to better understand and assess significant current issues.?Technical AssistanceIf you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with your account please contact your teacher, fill out a Trouble Ticket (found on log in page) or contact:Gina PavlovichAssistant Coordinator for Online Learninggpavlovich@Part 2: Course OutlineTopic 1: Drugs/Drug Trade/Infectious DiseasesTopic 2: Population/GlobalizationTopic 3: US Politics/First and Second Amendment Rights/ImmigrationTopic 4: Energy/The Environment/Natural DisastersTopic 5: Euthanasia/Abortion/Aging in AmericaTopic 6: Capital Punishment/Prisons/CrimeTopic 7: Pop Culture/Self-Image/Teenage BehaviorTopic 8: Poverty/Family/DivorceTopic 9: Racism/StereotypingTopic 10: World Conflicts/Foreign Aid/TerrorismPart 3: Grading PolicyAll assignments are graded equallyLate Work PolicyBe sure to pay close attention to deadlines—late work will not be accepted without a serious and compelling reason and instructor approval.Viewing Grades in MoodlePoints you receive for graded activities will be posted to your Moodle Grade Book. Click on the Grades link on the left navigation to view your grades and feedback.Your instructor will update the online grades each time a due date has passed. Check back for updated grades and feedback 3-4 days after submission.Part 4: Course PoliciesCommit to IntegrityAs a student in this course you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism and integrity.Cheating?is “the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means.”Plagiarism?is “the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.”Course Plagiarism Policy??????Important Note:?Any form of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, will be reported to your parent/guardian and to your school administrators.Build RapportIf you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your instructor know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your instructor when difficulties arise during the semester so that we can help you find a plete AssignmentsAll assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through Moodle unless otherwise instructed.?If you have any trouble submitting your assignment in Moodle you should email your teacher immediately.?Understand When You May Drop This CourseEach school has its own policy on when a student may drop their online course. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions about this. Your teacher can NOT drop you from your course, only your school administrator.Sample Pacing Guide/Due Dates:Contemporary Issues Due Dates (all items in Topic due by midnight on date below):Topic 1- Due Sept 1stTopic 2- Due Sept 15thTopic 3- Due Sept 22ndTopic 4- Due Oct 6thTopic 5- Due Oct 13thTopic 6- Due Oct 20thTopic 7- Due Nov 3rdTopic 8- Due Nov 17thTopic 9- Due Dec 1stTopic 10- Due Dec 8thNO WORK CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON DEC 8TH!!! ................
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