MR SELFRIDGE : DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
at West Catholic (WEST IS) for details of the program go directly to http://westis.org/
SPECIAL GREETINGS TO THE TEACHER PARTICIPANTS OF THE FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION'S WORKSHOP IN NYC JUNE 2009
These are some sources you can use to enhance your use of THE GREAT DECISIONS in the classroom in addition to the FPA website itself, of course, at http://fpa.org/
http://www.icons.umd.edu/ ICONS PROJECT
http://irseminar.ning.com/ NING Forum
http://www.wacphila.org/ World Affairs Councils
http://www.fpri.org/ Foreign Policy Research Institute
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/index.shtml
United Nations Website for education
http://westis.org/ Website of the International Studies Program at West Catholic HS.......created entirely by students
some links for FOOD CRISIS simulation
FOOD LINKS FOR FPA SEMINAR 2009 NYC
World
http://www.bread.org/learn/links.html
http://www.foodmuseum.com/exworldfood.html
America
http://feedingamerica.org/default.aspx?show_shov=1/
http://www.safariclubfoundation.org/humanitarian/sah/register.asp?id=1
http://www.feedthechildren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dotorg_homepage
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5023829
Some links for Cuba and the European Union
Cuba/EU links
http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/2009/05/eu-holds-cuba-talks/64848.aspx
http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Cuba_restores_relations_with_European_Union
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE55E3YC20090615
http://eupolitics.einnews.com/news/eu-cuba-relations
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN09392640
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SEMINAR INFORMATION and ASSIGNMENTS for 2008/09....Scroll down
AT OUR FIRST SESSION WE WILL DISCUSS TOPICS, PROGRAMS AND IDEAS FOR THIS COURSE AND THE SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED WEEKLY THERAFTER.
WEEK OF SEPT 15
Two students will attend lecture by Tom Friedman about his new book on global warming called "Hot, Flat and Crowded"
Mon be ready to discuss your IR theories. The link is http://www.irtheory.com/.
Select your country to track with news links for the first marking period.
Tues/Wed finish up Terrorism with video on "Radical Islamist
Jihad" with discussion
Thurs in the IBM lab for research
Fri first session with newslinks in the IBM Lab
1. You will be in the IBM lab on Thurs to either work on your country links
or as groups to organize for the panel debates next week.
2. For the Friday links:
a. copy the list above and set it up in your contacts as a group. You need to
send these links to everybody every Friday. It must be about environmental
(ideally global warming) issues. You will explain each news article to the group
on Friday
b. This is a major component of the participation grade
c. We will meet in the IBM lab EVERY FRIDAY for these purposes unless notified
otherwise.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22
Next week will be Mon and Tues global warming classwork READ THE MATERIALS BY
MONDAY. There is no class Wed and we will have the graded debates on THURSDAY in
the SMART LAB and links in the IBM lab on Friday.
WEEK of September 29
Since the powerpoints could not be presented, I want you to email them to me and I will include them in my evaluation. On Mon and Tues, we will review and critique the presentations.
NO CLASS WED OR THURS
Friday LINKSHARE on Global Warming
For your short papers which are due on MONAY Oct 6
go to the Questions listed on the last page of the papers you received.
If your last name begins in A-M Answer questions 1-3 in your paper.
If you last name ends in N-Y Answer questions 4-6 in your paper.
Do not list them as questions, just build your thesis around
answering them.
Those of you who had my class before know what a thesis is. If you have not, see
me and I will explain it in detail. I think it is only Miranda and Kadeem in
that category
Week of Oct 6
Mon papers due by 5PM
Tues /Wed Presentation of papers
Thurs student led Roundtable discussion Thomas Friedman's "Hot , Flat and Crowded"
Friday LINKSHARE Global Warming
Week of Oct 13
Mon final roundtable on Tom Friedman chapters 1 and 2
Tues Review panel debates and roundtable on Global Warming
Wed PSAT testing NO CLASS read China materials on environmental issues
Thurs lecture on China issues (prep for Monday roundtable on China issues)
Friday NO SCHOOL BUT LINKS ARE STILL DUE!!!!!!!!
Week of Oct 20
Mon China roundtable
Tues -Wed Prepare for UN preparation session by viewing Inconvenient Truth and reading Tom Friedman's view of the future
Thurs- Roundtable on Gore's video and Friedman's future view
FRIDAY all day conference on Global Warming in New Jersey THIS IS MANDATORY AND YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED A PAPER IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND
Alternative Assignment if you do not attend the conference
Details were sent by email to those affected. Paper must be FIVE pages long, cover the topic of the conference as outlined and is DUE ON MONDAY OCT 27 at 8AM
LINKS FOR THIS WEEK CAN BE DONE ON THE WEEKEND DUE TO THE CONFERENCE
WEEK of OCT 27
Mon Intro to Russia/US relations
Tues Policy options on Russia/US relations
Wed prep session in IBM LAB for panel debates
THURS Panel Debates In SMART ROOM (graded)
FRIDAY IN IBM LAB FOR LINKS ON RUSSIA
Week of Nov 3
1. US Election from International Perspective ...... Monday prep session
2. Position paper due on TUESDAY on the election from International Relations perspective. (Last grade for 1st Q)
3. YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND A PROGRAM ON THURSDAY NOV 6 AT NIGHT IN WHICH INQUIRER COLUMNIST TRUDY RUBIN WILL LEAD A DISCUSSION OF WHAT THE NEW US PRESIDENT CAN EXPECT ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE. See the blog for time, etc.
WED Choose new countries for 2nd Quarter Linkshare, begin Turkey, Ukraine, European Union Project
Thurs SECOND MARKING PERIOD BEGINS Turkey/ Ukraine Overviews
Friday Linkshare on Innovation and Technology Three grad students from Drexel who are Turkish, present on EU Issues
FIRST QUARTER ENDS ON TUESDAY......BEGIN UKRAINE, TURKEY AND THE EUROPEAN UNION ON WED.
WEEK OF NOV 7 FIRST WEEK OF SECOND QUARTER
Mon Lada Pastushak, La Salle University Graduate Student in Eastern European
Studies to speak on Ukraine, Georgia, Russia and the EU
TUES Assign groups and first planning session for European Union Simulation
library
WED Planning session for simulation library
THURS SIMULATION IN SMART LAB
Each side has 12 minutes of presentation time
Eurpoean Union question session 10 minutes
EU deliberations and announced decision
This counts for a MAJOR Grade and will have the same grading standards as the
panel debates.
FRIDAY LINKSHARE ON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN IBM LAB
WEEK of NOV 17
Mon Thumbspeak..is texting changing the language?
Tues Webcast on Innovation at FPRI
Wed Roundtable on As the Future Catches You
Thurs NO CLASS
Friday Research in Library for short paper due MONDAY...to be assigned
WEEK of NOV 24
Mon Papers on Innovation to be presented in class
Tues Roundtable held on "As the Future Catches You" part one
Wed Linkshare on Innovation and presentation by West Graduate, Philip Cheung
Short paper on Innovation
1. Due on Monday, Nov 24 BEFORE CLASS
2. Two to three pages
3. Must use at least one source for each Innovation
4. DO NOT LIST THEM… this is a paper and needs a thesis and paragraphs like any other.
ASSIGNMENT
Identify , in order, the top FIVE innovations which have occurred DURING YOUR LIFETIME
Factors to consider are a) importance to advancing a worthwhile human activity b) number of people affected
c) activity or effort which it makes easier or better
You need to support your decisions with evidence and be prepared to defend them on MONDAY
THIS WILL BE A MAJOR GRADE
WEEK OF DECEMBER 1
Monday and Tuesday ONLINE with the UN website for information exchange for Global Warming Conference
Wed Roundtable on "Genetics" ("As the Future Catches You")
WED PM Seminar at La Salle HS sponsored by WESTIS on Innovation and Technology.....three speakers to conduct interactive program on Innovation in their areas of expertise
Thurs FINAL prep session for GLOBAL WARMING SIMULCAST
Fri GLOBAL WARMING SIMULCAST IN NJ, NYC and six other countries
GRADING FOR SIMULCAST PROJECT
1. This will be a Presentation Grade (part of the 80%) of your quarter grade.
2. You are to formally introduce yourself as instructed on the forum directions.
3. Between now and FRIDAY you are expected to make a proposal which should be explained in AT LEAST three full paragraphs in the area to which you have been assigned. You can refer to what went on in your prep sessions at St Joseph's last month. This is to be entered as a new message (as you se others have done).
4. You are to specifically respond to AT LEAST FIVE proposals of others with a complete message and details.
5. For maximum credit you should include responses to students from different countries and emphasize the aspects of the problem which are evident in your country.
6. Participate in the activities on Friday and look for a maximum grade if you make comments during the simulcast.
This is a chance for you to have direct contact with people of your own age from all over the world on an issue which should be very important to you. TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT!
LAST INNOVATION PROJECT
This is due on TUESDAY DEC 9 Before Class
As the last graded project for the
Innovation topic you are to do the essay which will be submitted to FPRI for the
contest. You can work in groups (not more than three in a group)but you will all
receive the same grade. The SECOND PART of the grade will be a 5 minute
presentation on Dec 9 or 10. You may do a powerpoint to explain your choices but
it is not necessary. You are NOT required to use or list sources but you may
want to do that to improve the quality of your essay and presentation.
THE TOPIC IS THE TOP 5 INNOVATIONS IN THE LAST 40 years
Week of Dec 8
Mon No School
Tues Presentation of papers
Wed Presentation of papers
Thurs First Organization Day for India/China Simulation (Semester Exam Assessment)
Fri Linkshare on India/China
WEEK OF Dec 15 INDIA/CHINA SIMULATION
Mon Organization Work Session in Library
Tues Speaker on India's Economy from U of Penn
Wed Speaker on China's Economy U of Penn (Wharton School)
Thurs Company presents specifications for project to be undertaken
REVISED SCHEDULE
Friday 20 minutes each country (must reserve
AT LEAST 5 minutes for Questions )
Monday 10 minutes for questions to the company
10 minutes for each country to offer final statement
Tuesday 15 minutes for company decision and reasons
15 minutes Brainstorm for Second Semester
REMEMBER THE COMPANY HAS UNTIL 7:30 PM tonight (Thurs Dec 18) to send an email
to all with the answers to questions raised in today's session.
WEEK OF JAN 5
Mon review of remaining projects and selection of Senior Projects
Tues Presentation by Drexel University on "Being an International Studies Major at Drexel"
Wed Research in the library on how the US is viewed around the world...put the information in an email and send it to everyone.
Thurs Linkshare in the library for you to explain the links in detail
Fri Report to the library. You will receive an email on how to proceed with the short essay to be produced that day. (major grade). While the short essay is being prepared, you will receive a SECOND email which will add more information to which you must react. This is a WORLD CRISIS SIMULATION.
WEEK OF JAN 12
MON 1. Michael will present on his trip to Japan with a special emphasis on Technology
2.Countries and committees set for Ghana/Zimbabwe project
Tues Two African university students (one from Ghana and one from Zimbabwe) will address the class.
Wed Research Day for "Ghana/Zimbabwe: The good news and bad news out of Africa"
Thurs One country will present
Friday Other country presents (major grade)
SEMESTER EXAMS WEEK OF JAN 19......
SECOND SEMESTER BEGINS!!!!!!!!!
Week of Jan 26
Monday ICONS set up and country selection
Final selections on Senior Projects
Tues//Thursday Cuba Project from Great Decisions: research
Friday Role assignments and research exchange on Cuba
Week of Feb 2
Mon Simulation on Cuba.....a TV show "What Can We Expect From Cuba and the US in the Next Four Years?"
Tues Presentations by Crystal Nichols on DR and Haiti; Mr. Selfridge on Peru
Wed Unscheduled SNOW DAY
Thurs Research and blog entires by groups for four country comparison: Peru, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Venezuela (these forum sites will be marked by me..you must make your report as a comment under the appropriate country)
Fri Senior Project first status report:
1. . You must first establish a forum entry with the Title of your senior project BY CLICKING ON "ADD A DISCUSSION" and THEN only enter replies thereafter at that forum site. Make entries as entries under the appropriate entry on the Ning blog. This will allow all of your progress to be shown on that one forum discussion. If you have already done some things, copy and paste them in as a reply under your senior project forum discussion.
2. If you have not already done so, mark the Ning site as a favorite or bookmark on your personal computer.
3.The first report (which you will do in the library on Friday after consultation with group members, assuming you are in a group ) must contain the following:
a. Detailed description of the project.
b. List of roles to be played by group members.
c. Tentative schedule of targets and dates for those to be met, including the final event or product.
d. I will send out an email with some weeks which you can use but you must select an exact date as soon as possible so we can investigate conflicts.
WEEK OF FEB 9
ICONS BEGINS......... project for online negotiations on three international issues with students from around the world. The issues are border security, environment and human emergencies.
SENIOR PROJECT GUIDELINES....these will take place throughout the second semester.
Mon/Tues 9:42 to 10:30 ICONS/Senior Projects
Wed 9:32 to 10:15 ICONS/Senior Projects
Thurs ICONS/ Senior Projects 9;42 to 10:30;
3PM I have 15 students attending an International Business Grad class at Wharton.
International Relations Seminar
Senior Projects 2008/09
Requirements:
1. Students can work individually or in groups of two or three.
2. Students may select one of the suggested projects or create their own.
3. A log of all activity must be kept with specific time devoted to each specific task.
4. There must be a TOTAL of 25 hours spent on this project by EACH student.
5. Some time will be given during class sessions but most must be done outside, online, etc.
6. There will be weekly status reports which must be delivered to the entire class which will detail the efforts made, difficulties encountered and accomplishments achieved.
7. Students are encouraged to use the “ning” (located at http://irseminar.ning.com/ )which was established to communicate with each other AND the class as your project proceeds. You have each been invited to enter that social network which will be used exclusively by the seminar class and for the specific purpose the ICONS Project and this Senior Project.
8. This Senior Project will constitute 75% of the final quarter grade. The grade will be based upon time invested, status reports made, keeping the class informed via messaging and the forum, success of the event/program/project and overall
performance.
ICONS PROJECT INITIAL REPORT AND GRADING
I. ICONS STRATEGY REPORT
A. RESEARCH SCHEDULE
B. INDIA
C. OTHER COUNTRIES
D. AT LEAST FIVE TEAM GOALS
E. TEAM ORGANIZATION…..WHO IS DOING WHAT…
F. MUST BE POSTED ON THE APPROPRIATE FORUM BY THURSDAY 11AM
II. ICONS GRADING 75% 3RD QUARTER
BASE POINTS (SALARY) EQUALS 80
REQUIREMENTS FOR BASE GRADE
1. MUST MEET MESSAGING REQUIREMENTS WITH QUALITY AND SUBSTANTIVE MESSAGES (5 PER WEEK DURING PREP SESSIONS….10 PER WEEK DURING NEGOTIATIONS)
2. ENTRIES IN FORUM AS NEEDED
3. CONTRIBUTION TO TEAM EFFORT
4. MUST PARTICIPATE EVERY DAY OF THE SIX WEEK PROJECT
BONUS POINTS (YEAR END SALARY BONUSES AND RAISES)
1. MEETING TEAM GOALS AND PARTICIPATION 10 POINTS
2. LEADERSHIP ROLES 10 POINT
WEEKLY SCHEDULE WILL NOT APPEAR DURING THE ICONS PROJECT......GO TO THE (NING) FORUM FOR ALL STATUS AND, OF COURSE, DO THE MESSAGING ON THE ICONS SITE BEGINNING MON MARCH 2
EVERY FRIDAY YOU MUST POST YOUR STATUS REPORT ON YOUR SENIOR PROJECTS ON THE FORUM AS WELL
WEEK OF March 23
1. Mon Icon Project ends today....whole team meeting to decide votes to be cast on each proposal
2. Tues Icons review, voting analysis, discussion of project overall, identify ourselves to other countries
3. Guest speaker on volunteer work in Asia and Africa Mr Bob Dever, West Catholic grad, retired CEO, volunteer for US AID
4. Status on Senior Projects
5. Library for special assignment to be announced
THIRD QUARTER ENDS
WEEK OF March 30
Mon and Tues Team and individual reviews of ICONS Project and GRADES
Wed/Thursday Senior Project Coordination Meetings
FRIDAY NO CLASS/ Sr. Retreat
WEEK OF APRIL 6
Mon Update on news and matters covered this
year
Brainstorm sessions Africa Show
Global Warming
Nuclear Seminar
Tues Brainstorm session Food Program
Classroom Simulcast
Terrorism Seminar
Wed Brainstorm Session Website Project
UN Project
Thurs/Fri/ Mon Easter Break
REMAINING SCHEDULE:
All senior
projects are underway:
Kadeem Gordon Terrorism and the US Navy
Presentation and Guest Speakers
Christine Meyer
Princess Kabakole
Miranda Yancey African Show: Echoes of the Motherland
Two performances with U of P students
Jichang Ni
Crystal Nichols
Samira Mc Cafferty Redesigned Website for IS program
To include blog or forum, links ,
Research engines, schedules,etc.
Haftom Khasai
Malik Neal “What Students Should Know About
United Nations”….a book length
Publication.
Courtney Hunt A Global Warming Seminar for the
Students from La Salle Academy
And St. Gabriel School
Mike Motyka Classroom to Classroom simulcast
With students from another country
in conjunction with GEM
Shante Thomas and Simone Richardson Seminar on Nuclear Weapons with High Schools
and Middle Schools
Ghent Hagos International Food Festival with High Schools and Middle Schools
Each class session will be devoted to work on senior projects with the following exceptions:
April 23 Brittany Borden guest speaker on International Studies in college and semesters abroad
April 24 Ben Schiable guest speaker on International Business studies at Temple University
April 30 Bobby Ngyuen, West grad, on La Salle University's new program combining area studies and business.
ALL SENIOR PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MAY 20
ONCE I GET ALL EMAIL ADDRESSES, MOST COMMUNICATION WILL BE BY EMAIL.........YOU MUST CHECK IT FREQUENTLY WHICH MEANS TWICE A DAY AS A MINIMUM.
Contact me at [email protected]