World History, Spring 2013 Syllabus

HST 1010-01/09 World History II (3 units)           

Spring 2013—MWF 8:00/9:00 am           

St. Mary's Hall 207           

http://WHSpring2013.blogspot.com

Patricia Andrews, MA

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;

2.     Understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society and political discourse;

3.     Demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature and conflicting interpretations of the past;

4.     Weigh and interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence;

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

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

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

            Analytical Essay                       1 @ 100 points = 100

            Class Blog/Reading Journal      1 @ 200 points = 200

            Research Project                       1 @ 172 points = 172

            Attendance                          41 days @ 4 points = 164

            Participation                        41 days @ 4 points = 164

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is a cornerstone of our values at NDNU. If any words or ideas used in an assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Consult the NDNU Student Handbook regarding consequences of misrepresenting your work.

Note to Students with Disabilities

Notre Dame de Namur University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students who have a disability that might affect academic performance in this class are encouraged to confer with the instructor at the beginning of the semester and to contact Dr. Peggy Koshland Crane in the Program for Academic Support and Services (PASS) (650-508-3670; mcrane@ndnu.edu). In order to receive accommodations, students must register with the PASS office.