HST 132: World History II
Winter 2009
SCI 102 MWF
Instructor: Dr. Ilicia Sprey
Office: Core 258
Office Phone: 219-866-6387
E-mail: ilicias@saintjoe.edu
Homepage:
http://www.saintjoe.edu/~ilicias
Office Hours: MWF
Books:
Course Description: The
purpose of this course is to introduce you to the tremendous level of interactivity
and influence between various cultures, civilizations, and peoples from approximately
1400 to the present day. In the West we
have a bad tendency towards Euro-centricism –
that all good things stemmed from
Course Objectives: Upon the completion of this course students
should be able to:
1. Reach a basic understanding of
the characteristic features of World History in the period from circa 1400 to
the present day.
2. Gain an increased understanding
of historical events in the various regions of the Early Modern and Modern world
and to formulate their own opinions on events studied in class as well as
contemporary events, since the past influences the world we are living in
today.
3. Discuss the political, social,
geographic, religious, and economic forces, which shaped World history in the
period covered by this course, what was the nature and level of influence of Western
and non-Western civilization on the region, and the influence of these regions
on the West.
4. Become aware of
and appreciate the major philosophical, religious, political, social, and
economic and cultural changes which have shaped these regions and its peoples.
5. Develop the ability to critically
analyze the developments and experiences of the various cultures and civilization
studied in this course and to apply this newly acquired knowledge and evolving
evaluation skills to better understanding and appreciating the triumphs and
problems faced by their own society today.
6. To develop and improve their
communication skills (written and verbal) as well as their ability to analyze
strengths and weaknesses of different cultures, civilizations and to be aware
of the historiography concerning this period in human development.
What you can expect from me: You can expect that I:
What I expect from you: The following paragraphs explain what I expect of you
in terms of work and behavior.
Evaluation and Requirements:
Attendance: It is important that students attend class on a
regular basis in order to fully participate in discussions and lectures and to
get the most out of the course. Roll will be taken throughout the
semester. If you are unable to attend class due to a health issue or
emergency and need to reach me leave a leave a message on either my e-mail or
voice mail if I am out of the office. Failure to come to class will affect
your grade. Coming to class and texting or not
participating will negatively impact your final course grade.
It is the responsibility of student
athletes to inform the instructor of any class absences due to
competitions. In accordance with College policy athletes will be excused
a reasonable number of absences due to competitions and reasonable
accommodations made, but student athletes will not be excused absences due to
practices. Any
missed work, quizzes, exams, or papers must still be handed in on time.
Students who have between 3 and 6 unexcused absences
will lose one full letter grade from their final class grade. Students who have between 6 and 9 unexcused
absences will have their grade dropped two letter grades, and those who miss
more than 9 classes will automatically fail the course.
Appropriate classroom behavior is required
and expected of all students at all times.
Assignments:
Any assignments not handed in on time will
have 5 points deducted for each weekday they are late, not for each class
session. For example, a paper due on Monday but handed in on Wednesday
will have 10 points deducted from the original grade it would have received
otherwise. All papers are to be
typed or produced on a computer. No late
work will be accepted after the last class for the semester.
Students who decide to drop this course
ARE RESPONSIBLE for obtaining the correct forms and getting them to the
professor prior to the College's announced deadline for withdrawing from
classes.
Academic Honesty: Neither
cheating nor plagiarism will be tolerated in this or any other class. The
purpose of this course is to have you do your best work not to submit someone
else's efforts, therefore anyone found cheating or plagiarizing the work of another
will receive an automatic F for the course and the case will be referred to the
appropriate academic officer in accordance with the College’s policy (see
College Catalog).
Grading in this course is based on a combination of written
work (including but not limited to geography assignments, short papers, three
exams, and a final, as well as participation and contributing to class
discussions. Quantity, but particularly quality of participation is
important. Participation in classroom
discussions and activities is an easy way for students to improve their final
grade and more importantly to improve their understanding of political, social
and economic development that helped form the Early Modern and Modern world.
Assignments are designed to improve students’ ability to think
analytically and to communicate their ideas both through verbal exchanges and
the effective use of the written word. Improvement over the course of the
semester will be taken into consideration in determining final grades.
Papers: Students will
write a series of two-page typed papers analyzing and reflecting on the readings. These are to be turned in the day the
readings are due for discussion in class.
Tests will cover readings from the main text, the additional
readings, and all other material handed out over the course of the class,
lectures and discussions. Exams will consist of a mixture of geography
identifications, short essays, and ID's though the
format is open to change by the professor. The professor is not required
to allow students who have an unexcused and undocumented absence to make-up
missed exams.
Extra Credit: This is flexible and depends on the student's
initiative. In general, students can earn an additional 1-5 points which
will be added onto their total final semester grade. My preference is for
a 10 minute presentation in class on a topic chosen by the student and myself
since this will benefit both you and your classmates. If you are
interested in extra credit do not wait until the last week of class to discuss
it with me, as no extra credit work will be accepted during the last week of
the semester. Extra credit assignments
must be initiated by the student.
Final Grades will be based on the
following formula.
|
3 exam (150 pts each) |
450 pts |
|
Final exam |
200pts |
|
2-page papers |
200 pts |
|
Class discussion and participation |
150 pts |
|
Total |
1000 pts |
|
Grade Points |
Grade Points |
|
A 930-1000 |
C+ 780-799 |
|
A- 900-929 |
C 730-779 |
|
B+ 880-899 |
C- 700-729 |
|
B 830-879 |
D+ 680-699 |
|
B- 800-829 |
D 600-679 |
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F 599 or below |
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Date |
Assignment |
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Week 1: January
5-9 |
Part I: Introduction to the Study of History ·
exercises in
geography ·
writing
history ·
thinking
analytically ·
review of
developments pre-1450 |
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Week 2: January 12-16 |
Part II: The
World, 1450-1750 |
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Week 3: January
19-23 |
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Week 4: January
26-30 |
Global interactions, 1450-1750 |
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Week 5: February
2-6 |
Exam 1: February 6 |
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Week 6: February 9-13 |
Part III:
Making of the Modern World, 1750-1945 Revolutions in all Spheres of Thought, Work, and
Life |
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Week 7: February
16-20 |
Imperialism
in |
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Week 8: February
23 - 27 |
Colonization and Empire: Exam 2: February 27 |
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Week 9: March 2-6 |
Spring Break – no classes |
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Week 10: March 9-13
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Week 11: March
16-20 |
Global Wars and Consequences |
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Week 12: March
23-27 |
Part IV: The
World Since 1945 After the War… |
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Week 13: March 30
– April 3 |
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Week 14: April 6
–10 |
Exam 3: April
8 April
10: Good Friday – No classes |
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Week 15: April 13
–17 |
The April
13: Easter Monday – No classes |
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Week 16: April
20-24 |
Where the World is now and where it is going…. |
The Final Exam Monday, April 27,
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