Schedule

Andrews/World History – Spring 2015

Day-by-Day Schedule of Activities & Assignments

WEEK ONE

January 15

Introductions, syllabus & course overview. Global eras and periodization. What does it mean to be Modern? The European Renaissance and the Modern world. Frequently Asked Questions. Blog setup using blogger.com

WEEK TWO

January 20

Colonial empires in the Americas.

DUE: Strayer, Intro to Part 4 (pp. 610-615) + Chapter 13 (pp. 617-635). Blog #1.

January 22

Other empires. Siberia. Assign research paper (proposal & AB 2 pages, paper 5 pages). The impact of one commodity, sugar, on the Early Modern world.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 13 (pp. 635-649) + Weisner handout, “Sweet Nexus: Sugar and the Origins of the Modern World.” Blog #2.

WEEK THREE

January 27

Early Modern commerce in products.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 (pp. 669-687). Blog #3. + Research Project Proposal & Annotated Bibliography due (2 pages).

January 29

Early Modern commerce in people. Voices of the Slave Trade.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 14 (pp. 687-699) + Chapter 14 documents (pp. 700-717). Blog #4

WEEK FOUR

February 3

Religion in Early Modern societies.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 15 (pp. 719-739). Blog #5

February 5

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 15 (pp. 740-752) + Document 15.2, Condorcet (pp. 756-57). Blog #6

WEEK FIVE

February 10

The problem of Eurocentrism. Atlantic revolutions.

DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part 5 & Chapter 16 (pp. 781-797). Blog #8

This is Founders’ Week. Extra Credit opportunity this week:

Written Requirement: Describe the activity or activities in which you participated. What did you learn about our Foundresses, or about the History or Mission of Notre Dame de Namur learning institutions during this week? Discuss how the charism of the Foundresses might influence the career choices, research pursuits or other professional activities of a History graduate from NDNU. (2 pages, due February 10.)

February 12

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur during the revolutionary era.

DUE: Handout on SND (see class website). Blog #9

WEEK SIX

February 17

Echoes of Atlantic revolutions. Primary sources – revolution and Enlightenment

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 16 (798-811) + Chapter 16 Documents (pp. 812-825). Blog #10

February 19

Echoes of Atlantic revolutions, cont’d

DUE: No new reading due today

WEEK SEVEN

February 24

The Industrial Revolution.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 17 (pp. 827-861). Blog #11.

February 26

Marxism and social classes. Political economy of industrialization. Primary sources of the industrial era.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 17 documents (pp. 862-877) + Research Paper

WEEK EIGHT

March 3

1^st half semester review & prep for midterm exam

DUE: review notes and readings assigned so far this semester

March 5

Midterm exam

DUE: Study for midterm

SPRING BREAK WEEK

March 9-13

Enjoy your week off!

WEEK NINE

March 17

One-on-one mid-semester reviews. Review of the midterm exam. Best practices for writing good exam responses.

DUE: Nothing – enjoy your break

March 19

Second wave of European colonialism. The “Scramble for Africa.” Identity and culture during the Colonial era.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 18 (pp. 879-912) + Ch 18 documents (visual sources) (pp. 922-929). Blog #12

WEEK TEN

March 24

The ethics of Colonial relationships. Prep for Call to Action day. Guest speaker Joan Burke.

DUE: CST handout. Blog #13.

March 26

Call to Action Day. Class activity.

DUE: 1-2 page reflection on Call to Action Day activity. Post to blog by midnight 3/26

WEEK ELEVEN

March 31

Empires in collision. Primary sources – Changing China

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 19 (pp. 931-957) + Chapter 19 documents (pp. 958-971). Blog #14

April 2

The two World Wars & the Crisis of Europe. 20^th Century primary sources.

DUE: Strayer, Introduction to Part Six, Chapter 20 (pp. 973-1017) + Chapter 20 documents (pp. 1018-1033 – choose one). Blog #15

WEEK TWELVE

April 7

Communism in Russia and China. Cold War. Sources on Communism.

DUE: Strayer, Ch 21 (pp. 1035-1068) + Ch 21 documents (pp. 1069-1085 – choose one). Blog #16

April 9

Evolving notions of rights and responsibilities relating to property and work relationships.

DUE: CST of labor and property. Blog #17

WEEK THIRTEEN

April 14

The global south on the global stage. Assign analytical essay (2-3 pages).

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 22 (pp. 1087-1119) + review the Hallmarks of the SND de Namur. Blog #18

April 16

Primary sources on Islam. Writing workshop.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 22 documents (pp. 1120-1135) + Draft of essay

WEEK FOURTEEN

April 21

Economic globalization; American exceptionalism in the post-modern world. Global feminism.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23 (pp. 1137-1155) + Analytical essay due

April 23

Religious fundamentalism. Global environmental issues.

DUE: Strayer, Chapter 23 (pp. 1155-1171) + Chapter 23 visual sources (pp. 1182-87). Blog #19

WEEK FIFTEEN

April 28

Semester review and final exam study guide.

April 30

Final exam

DUE: Study for the final

Syllabus

HST 1010-01/02 World History II (3 units)                                               Patricia Andrews, MA

Spring 2015—9:45-10:40 T/Th                                              http://WHSpring2015.blogspot.com

Cuvilly 7                                                                                                          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

      Analytical Essay                                                               1 @ 100 points = 100

      Class Blog/Reading Journal                                               1 @ 200 points = 200

      Research Project                                                                1 @ 100 points = 100

      Attendance                                                                  25 days @ 8 points = 200

      Participation                                                               25 days @ 8 points = 200

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.

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

                                                Readings                                  45

                                                Written Assignments              40

                                                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

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