Week 2 - Introduction and NZ.pptVIP

Welcome back! Im sure youre all happy to be back (not!) New semester, new start.... Today Presents from the UK! Timetable Student requirements Re-taking the exam New Zealand Introduction New Zealands history Timetable for this semester Week 2 - Introduction and New Zealand Week 3 - New Zealand Week 4 - American Beginnings April Week 5 - Political System Week 6 - Economy Week 7 - Religion Week 8 - Literature May Week 9 - Education Week 10 - Social Movements Week 11 - Social Problems Week 12 - Foreign Policy Week 13 - Sports and Scenic Spots June Week 14 - Canada – The Country and Its People Week 15 – The Government and Politics of Canada Week 16 - Canadian Mosaic Week 17 - Revision What is expected of you: To do well in this class, you must.... - read the book in advance of class - do the homework on time - actively participate in class - do one well-prepared presentation (max. 4 mins/person) - try to make notes, understand the book and think about what youve read Presentation Criteria My thoughts on this course: What Id like to do in class: Less talking (me). More talking (you)! More discussion More activities in class. ONLY possible if you all read and understand the unit before class. Your thoughts... Please answer these questions: 1. Out of 1 to 10, how difficult do you find the book? (1 difficult, 10 easy) 2. Out of 1 to 10, how much of the book do you understand (0 nothing, 10 all) 3. How happy were you with the course last semester? (1 not happy at all, 10 really happy) 4. How do you think the course could have been improved last semester? 5. What would you like to do more of in class? (Examples: Speaking, reading, writing, filling in sheets, working in groups, presentations, etc) 6. Please write any other suggestions and ideas you have for the class. Re-taking the exam 1. Revision class – Friday, 7pm, A302 Compulsory!!!!! 2. Revision guide – same as last semester 3. Exam format – same as last semester 4. Exam time and place – Saturday, 5.10pm