AS/LE 200 (2ND YEAR)

COURSE NAME: Aerospace Science II

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS: 

Aerospace Science 220: Cultural Studies: An Intro to Global Awareness

1. Know how historical, geographic, religious, and ethnic factors have shaped the six major regions of the world.

2. Know how economic, political, and social factors impact cultures.

3. Know how environmental resources influence global economic development.

4. Know how population density, famine, war, and immigration influence the world.

5. Know how the economic systems of communism and capitalism have shaped six major regions of the world.

6. Comprehend how cultural perspectives of time, space, context, authority, interpersonal relationships, and orientation to community affect interactions among people.

Leadership Education 200: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership

1. Analyze the key factors in communication and critical thinking.

2. Apply the elements of effective writing and public speaking.

3. Analyze the importance of attitude in daily life.

4. Evaluate the ways in which personality and behavior affect relationships with others.

5. Analyze the foundation for an effective team.

6. Apply effective problem-solving and consensus-building methods.

7. Analyze the Air Force leadership model.

8. Evaluate effective leadership and followership.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Aerospace Science II is the second-year course in Military Science. The course consists of three components: Leadership Education (60%), Aerospace Science (20%), and Wellness/Physical Fitness (20%).

The Aerospace Science portion (AS-220): Cultural Studies introduces students to the world’s cultures through the study of world affairs, regional studies, and cultural awareness. The course delves into history, geography, religions, languages, culture, political systems, economics, social issues, environmental concerns, and human rights. It looks at major events and significant figures that have shaped each region. Throughout the course, there are readings, video segments, hands-on activities, other optional activities, technology enrichment, and assessments to guide in the reinforcement of the materials. 

Twenty-First Century Skills as defined by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills are integrated into the course. These include learning and innovation (thinking) skills—critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, and communication and collaboration; information, media and technology skills—information literacy, media literacy, and ICT (information, communications and technology) literacy; and life and career skills—flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity and accountability, and leadership and responsibility. Again, the content of this course is correlated using the National Geography and Social Studies Standards. These include the National Geography Standards - Geography for Life; and the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) standards. In addition, the technology enrichment activities are correlated to the National Education Technology Standards for Students (NETS●S).

The Leadership Education 200: Communication, Awareness, and Leadership, Second Edition, is a customized course designed to improve communication, enhance awareness of self and others, and provide fundamentals of leadership and followership. The course focuses on the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) mission to “develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.” Woven throughout is the underlying theme of developing personal integrity. The course also emphasizes leadership and values such as service and excellence. This update incorporates 21st century teaching, learning, and skills ofcritical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Additionally, cadets will be taught the fundamentals of Drill and Ceremonies. This portion of the course concentrates on the elements of military drill. It describes individual and group precision movements, procedures for saluting, drill, ceremonies, reviews, parades, and the development of the command voice. Students are provided detailed instruction on ceremonial performances and protocol for civilian and military events and have the opportunity to learn drill personally. Most of the work is to be hands-on.