School of Education, Arts and Sciences

APPROVAL SHEET

A Course Syllabus in SS 108

Descriptive Title: Asian Studies

AY 2017-2018

PREPARED BY: RAZEL G. TAQUISO, MAED CHECKED BY: RHODA J. AMOR, PhD

INSTRUCTOR DEAN SEAS DEPT

Approved for Teaching:

RHODA J. AMOR, PhD

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AND STUDENT LIFE

Course Code : SS108
Course Title : Asian Studies
Placement : First Semester AY 2017 – 2018
Credit Unit : 3 units
Term : Class Schedule: MWF 1:00 – 2:00

I. VISION AND MISSION

VISION

A premier learner-centric educational institution that empowers each individual to be globally competitive and driven.

MISSION

Southland College is committed to enable learners to actualize their full potential for holistic development.

IDEAL SOUTHLAND COLLEGE GRADUATE

1. Demonstrate the necessary competence and training in the specific field of practice in order to help sustain the local, regional and global economic and
social development.
2. Observes with highest sense of professionalism and appropriate ethical, economic, social, cultural and environmental considerations in the practice of
his/her profession
3. Produces the necessary innovations in his or her profession to improve delivery of service and quality of outputs.
4. Developed a good interpersonal relationship with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
5. Good command of English as a second language.
6. Can make right decision using critical thinking and analysis

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. To constantly review, change, and improve the curriculum that is outcomes – based education to ensure the effectiveness of the college’s program in
preparing the students for successful careers.
2. To maintain s complement, qualified faculty that possesses current technical and professional knowledge to students.
3. To develop the students’ written and verbal skills as well as analytical and technical skills prior to graduation.
4. To provide facilities that support educational programs and enable students develop profession specific skills.
5. To engage and maintain a staff that takes care of the students and meets their educational goals and objectives.
6. To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds.
7. To provide collegiate academic atmosphere that encourage open exchange of ideas.
 8. To engage faculty and students in research that serves to improve teaching and learning.
9. To develop programs and activities that provide community service aligned with college’s mission.
10. To submit the college to accreditation and assessment to see if it meets the minimum standards set by CHED and other accrediting agencies.

IDEAL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES GRADUATE

1. Demonstrates effective and fluent verbal and written Communication English.

2. Acts professionally at all times, observes and demands highest level of efficiency, integrity, competitiveness and diplomacy in relating with others.
3. Exemplifies responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino through involvement in various local and national service-oriented and development.
4. Works and collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Asian Studies course integrates the local and regional history into our curriculum; the content then brings up the importance of the relationship
between geography and its natural and human resources showing changes and challenges that allow Asian potentials for cultural evaluation. It will also include
history starting from the early history to colonial experiences to the rise of nationalism as well as the social, political and economic changes. Furthermore, it also
includes on how culture and traditions (such as philosophy, religion, arts) bound Asians together making the family as the strongest institution. Lastly, the course
explores what is in store for the future of Asia by analyzing problems and issues and possible answers.

III. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

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IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the school year the students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding about the beautiful geographical features of Asia, Its natural resources, climate and vegetation
 2. Relate how history of the region along with the people influence how they live today
3. Acquire strategies to access a variety of sources and use appropriate research skills to gather, synthesize, and report information in varied styles to show the knowledge acquired.
4. Enhance their geographical skills, reading social studies text, connecting literature to social studies.
5. Compare and contrast the countries in Asia according to its Geography, History, Economy, Government and Culture.

V. GRADING SYSTEM :

Major Exam 40%

Class Participation 20%
Quizzes/Ass 20%
ORLE (Requirements, Attendance) 20 %
Total 100%

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

b. Attendance and Class Participation, quizzes, assignments and outputs

c. Major Examinations. Students who were not able to take the final exams will be given project papers or compilation.
d. Research work - this is an exercise that requires students to think and analyze certain issues discussed in class.
e. ORLE will be composed of projects or requirements, attendance and other activities

VII. ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR CONDUCIVE TO A POSITIVE LEARNING

1. There will be no side conversations

2. Late will enter quietly and take on their assigned seats
3. Extreme tardiness (e.g., more than 15 minutes late) will not allow to enter the class
4. No drinks or food in the classroom
5. The instructor has the right to ask anyone to leave the classroom if he/she engages in distracting behavior, which includes side conversations, inappropriate responses
to the instructor or fellow students, showing off, making signals on the other side of the classroom, sleeping, texting, and the like.

IX. REFERENCES:

1. Executive Yuan Service of Information. The Republic of China Yearbook 2012

2. Geography of Asia, http:/ www.lib.utexas-edu/maps/asia.html
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3. History of Asian Nations. Gregorio F. Zaide, Sonia F. Zaide. 7 Edition, All Nations Publishing Co., Inc.
4. McGraw- Hills’s Atlas of World Events. John L. Allen, PH.D., McGraw- Hill Companies Inc. 2005
5. The Countries and Peoples of Asia. Vivar , Teofista. Vibal Publishing Company
 Syllabus in Asian Studies

Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/Topics Outcomes-Based Resources Assessment of Learning Time
Teaching and (Instructional Outcomes Allotment
Learning (Strategies Materials to
and Activities that facilitate learning
will facilitate the of the content) Assessment Assessment
accomplishment of Task Tools
DLO)
 Aware of the school year activity Orientation Back to school Students handbook 1 hour
 Vision and Mission of the School activity
 Recall prior knowledge about World Pretest
Geography
A. Physical Features of Asia
 Explain the geographical features of Asia Identifying the Ppt Presentation/ Debate Rubrics for the Week 1-2
 Make inference regarding the implications of 1. Where is Asia? importance and Video Clip Activity
the physical characteristics of Asia to the life problems of Asia Handouts
of its people 2. Landforms and Bodies of Water Map/ Google map
 Analyze the importance of Asia’s land and
water resources 3. Climate and Vegetation

4. Natural Resources
B. Geography and Natural Resources of Asia,
 Compare and contrast the geographical Countries, Capital, Currency, Flag and Form of Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 3
features and natural resources of each country. Government Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
 Evaluate the implication of the natural Map/ Google map Worksheet and
resources of each country to the life of their 1. North Asia oral
people. 2. East Asia
 Evaluate the present state of Asia’s natural 3. South Asia
resources 4. Southeast Asia
5. Southwest Asia
 Evaluate the important events in the history of Early Civilization in Asia Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 4
Asia Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
 Trace the development of early civilization in 1. Mesopotamian Civilization/ Fertile Crescent Map/ Google map Collage Worksheet and
Asia 2. Civilizations of the Indus River Valley Making oral
 Show appreciation of the contributions of the 3. Chinese Civilization
early Asians to the world civilization
 Prepare a collage that shows the contributions
of the Early Civilization in Asia
PRELIM EXAMINATION

 Evaluate the three basic traits the countries of Southwest Asia Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 5
the realm shares in common.  Cultural Hearths Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
 Outline the two cultural hearths and explain  Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent Map/ Google map Worksheet and
why they developed where they did.  Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent oral
 Describe how the people of this realm gain  Water Conservation in Israel
access to fresh water.  Mountain Water in Iran
 Explain how the events of the 2011 Arab  Water Shortages in Arabia
Spring have affected the realm  Diversion of Water in Turkestan
 Arab Spring of 2011
 Muhammad and Islam

 Summarize how the region of Palestine has Israel and Its Neighbors
evolved into the current Jewish State of Israel.  The State of Israel Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 6
 Identify and locate the territories that have  The Division of Palestine Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
been annexed to Israel over the years.  The Palestinians, Israel, and Possible Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Understand the division between the West Solutions oral
Bank and the Gaza Strip and the Jewish State  Jordan
of Israel.  Syria
 Outline the complications of the one-state and  Lebanon
two-state solutions to this division.
 Describe the differences between the
governments of Jordan and Syria.
 Outline the political arrangements of the
government leadership positions in Lebanon.
 Summarize the physical features of the States of the Arabian Peninsula
Arabian Peninsula.  Saudi Culture Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 7
 Discuss the main economic activities of each  Role of Women Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
country.  Kuwait Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Describe the types of governments found in  Bahrain oral
the region.  Qatar
 Outline women’s rights and circumstances in  United Arab Emirates (UAE)
each country in the region.  The Sultanate of Oman
 Yemen
 Summarize Iraq’s role in the Persian Gulf War
and the Iraq War in 2003.  Iran-Iraq War (1980–88) Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 7
 Describe how Iraq is divided ethnically and by  The Persian Gulf War (1990–91) Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
the branches of Islam.  Ethnic and Cultural Divisions Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Explain why Turkey wants to be a member of  Resources and Globalization oral
the European Union (EU) and why it has not  Turkey
been accepted.  Cyprus
 Outline Iran’s physical geography and how it  Iran
has used natural resources for economic gain.  Persian Empire to Islamic Republic
 Determine why young people might be  Political Challenges
dissatisfied with the policies of the Iranian  Economic Resources
Government
 Explain that Central Asia is a landlocked
region that receives little rainfall and has to  Central Asia and Afghanistan Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 8
rely on water from major rivers flowing from  Central Asia (a.k.a. Turkestan) Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
the mountains in the east.  Kazakhstan Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Summarize how Central Asia has been  Uzbekistan oral
transitioning from a Soviet-dominated region  Aral Sea Environmental Disaster
to independent states and what has been  Turkmenistan
occurring in the various states to adapt to the  Kyrgyzstan
new economic environment.  Tajikistan
 Describe how the Aral Sea has been affected  Afghanistan
by the practices of water use in the region and  The Soviet Invasion and the Taliban
the environmental consequences that have
 Al-Qaeda and the US Invasion
resulted from water use policies.
 Operation Enduring Freedom
 Explain the geopolitical history of
 Resources and Globalization
Afghanistan and why this area has been so
difficult to govern under a central government.
 Learn why there is continual conflict in
Afghanistan between Western military forces
and local Taliban insurgents.
 Explain the principle that globalization of the
economy forces political units to compete
over natural resources
 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

 Summarize the realm’s physical geography. South Asia Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 10
 Identify each country’s main features and  The Physical Geography Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
physical attributes and locate the realm’s main  The Monsoon Map/ Google map Worksheet and
river systems.  Early Civilizations oral
 Explain the dynamics of the monsoon and  Colonialism in South Asia
how it affects human activities.  Population in South Asia
 Outline the early civilizations of South Asia  The Kingdom of Bhutan
and learn how they gave rise to the early  The Kingdom of Nepal
human development patterns that have shaped  Sri Lanka
the realm.
 Maldives
 Describe how European colonialism impacted
 Pakistan
the realm.
 Religion and Politics in Pakistan
 Learn about the basic demographic trends the
 Bangladesh
realm is experiencing.
 Explain how rapid population growth is a
primary concern for the countries of South
Asia.
 Outline the basic religions of the realm. Religions of India and South Asia
 Name the largest minority religion.  Hinduism Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 11-12
 Explain the basic structure and concepts of  The Hindu Caste System Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
Hinduism, including the caste system.  Buddhism Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Describe how Buddhism differs from  Islam oral
Hinduism.  Christianity
 Summarize religions other than Buddhism and  Jainism
Hinduism that are prominent in India.  Sikhism
 Zoroastrianism

 Outline the countries and territories that are East Asia

included in East Asia. Describe the main Lecture/ Discussion Ppt Presentation Graded Activity Sheet Week 13-14
physical features and climate types of each  Physical Geography Handouts activity
country.  Chinese Dynasties and Colonialism
 Explain the relationship between physical  The Emergence of Modern China
geography and human populations in East  Political Units
Asia.  Geopolitics
 Summarize the main objectives in building the  Hong Kong and Shenzhen
Three Gorges Dam.  Taiwan
 Describe how colonialism impacted China.  Autonomous Region of Tibet
 Outline the various countries and regions that  Who Is the Dalai Lama?
were controlled by colonial interests.  Mongolia
 Outline the three-way split in China after its
revolution and where each of the three groups
ended up
PREFINAL EXAMINATION
 Summarize the physical geography of the
Korean peninsula.  Japan Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 15-16
 Describe how North Korea and South Korea  Development and Colonialism Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
developed independently.  Modern Japan Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Outline the political structure of North Korea.  North Korea oral
 Describe how South Korea developed a high  South Korea
standard of living and a prosperous economy.
 Express how the concept of regional the
Koreas.
Southeast Asia
 Explain the geographical differences between  Physical Geography Video Clip Video Clips Reaction Rubrics for the Week 17-18
the mainland region and the insular region.  Impact of Colonialism Presentation/ Newspaper Paper Activity/
 Summarize how the region was colonized.  Cultural Introduction Map/ Google map Worksheet and
 Learn how colonial activities influence each  Vietnam oral
country’s cultural situation.  Cambodia:
 Realize how the physical geography has been Notorious History
influenced by tectonic activity. Modern Cambodia
 Outline the main ethnic and religious  Thailand
affiliations of Southeast Asia and explain why  Myanmar or Burma
they are so diverse.  Malaysia
 Comprehend the impact and influence of the  Singapore
overseas Chinese in the region.  Indonesia
 Summarize the main economic activities of  Brunei Darussalam
each country.  Philippines
 East Timor (Timor-Leste)

FINAL EXAMINATION