Syllabus

HST 1010-05/1010-06/1010-07/2010-07 World History II (3 units)         
Patricia Andrews, MA

Spring 2020—8:00 / 9:25 / 10:50, T/Th                                  
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Room: Cuvilly 1                                                                                              
pandrews@ndnu.edu

Course Summary

This course will survey the history of world civilizations from approximately 1500 to the present using primary source readings and emphasizing cultural and developmental themes.

Texts

Strayer, Robert. Ways of the World  

Additional readings as assigned in class

Learning Outcomes

Students will…

1.     Demonstrate knowledge of the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and artistic experiences of peoples around the world over time; recognize the influence of global forces and identify their connections to local and national developments (1)

2.     Understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society & political discourse (2)

3.     Demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature & conflicting interpretations of the past (3)

4.     Weigh & interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence (4)

5.     Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing (5)

6.     Use the tools of social science research in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results (4)

Requirements

Consistent attendance and reading are essential to college success. In-class quizzes and assignments will assess students’ preparation on a regular basis and will take the place of midterm and final exams.

1)    Students will produce a minimum of 32 pages of written work. All formal papers must be submitted in MLA format. A class blog/Reading Journal will be kept on a weekly basis as readings are completed. This will be kept online using blogger.com. Late papers will be penalized in the amount of one full letter grade per week.

2)    Note-taking is an essential academic skill. Students are expected to keep appropriate and effective records of what transpires during each class session.

3)    Oral communication opportunities develop confidence and skill in public speaking. These will include informal communication in class discussions, impromptu speaking and storytelling opportunities, formal presentations and additional opportunities as assigned in class.

4)    Attendance and participation are required.

5)    History courses require considerable time spent reading and writing. Please plan your study time accordingly and let me know if you are concerned about falling behind in either of these areas.

6)    Upper division students will be held to upper division standards of performance & will be required to complete an additional assignment for presentation to other students during the semester.

Evaluation

A total of 1000 points is possible, broken down into the categories below. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress on a regular basis throughout the semester.

      Exams                                                                                 2 @ 100 points = 200

      Papers (analytical essay & research paper)                         2 @ 100 points = 200

      Class Blog/Reading Journal                                               1 @ 200 points = 200

      Attendance                                                                                 200 points = 200

      Participation                                                                               200 points = 200

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Average Student Workload Expectations:  Class time consists of 45 hours and students are expected to attend. Students are expected to engage in approximately 90 hours of out-of-class homework over the fifteen weeks, or approximately six hours per week. Course assignments are made in accordance with this expectation.

Workload Distribution:     Hours in Class        45                     Written Assignments        40

                                                Reading            45                     Exam Preparation               5

Program Learning Outcomes – History

1. demonstrate knowledge of the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and artistic experiences of peoples around the world over time; recognize the influence of global forces and identify their connections to local and national developments
2. understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society and political discourse
3. demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature and with conflicting interpretations of the past – historiography
4. weigh and interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence; use the tools of social science research – statistical and qualitative – in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results
5. demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing