Calumet College of St. Joseph

Syllabus For World Civilization II

 

Term:  Summer Session II, 2002 (April 29 – August 3)                                                              

Course Number: HST 112X

Instructor:   Charlie Myers             

Office:  412         

Office Phone: 473-4367  w/voice mail

E-mail:  cmyers@ccsj.edu

 

Office Hours:  MON- FRI (9AM to 3 PM), also before and after class.

 

Instructor Background: AS, BS from Calumet College of St. Joseph; MALS Valparaiso University –

                                        Specialty in Military History and Literature  

                                           

Course Time:  Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

 

Course Description: This is a survey course examining World Civilization since 1600

 

Prerequisites:  None

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:  The objectives of this course will address the following college goal: Students will develop a knowledge of human civilizations and history, as well as the problems of modernity and historical consciousness (see catalogue, p. 11) :

 

1.    Students will review the basic chronology of world civilization from 1600 to the present.

2.       Students will focus on the major events and problems of world civilization from 1600 to the present.

3.       Students will be exposed to some interpretive issues regarding events and problems in world   

 civilization during this period.

               

Textbooks:  McKay, John P.  et al. A History of World Societies, Volume II, 5th Ed.

                      

                      NOTE:  The study guide for this text IS required and serves as a valuable review.

 

Learning Strategies: Lecture, video presentations, and group discussion.

 

Assessment:     

There will be four examinations given during the term.  Each of the four examinations will be worth 20% of the final grade. Students will be allowed to make-up one missed exam without penalty.  Any additional missed exams will be graded as zero (0).  Make up exams must be taken during the final week only.  Homework will also count as 20% of the final grade. Late homework assignments will be docked 5 pts/week.  Homework assignments and exams will not be given early.

 

Final grade calculation:

 

                                Exam I                   100 pts max

                                Exam II                  100 pts max

                                Exam III                 100 pts max

                                Exam IV                 100 pts max

                                Homework            100 pts max

                                TOTAL                                  500 pts possible (plus 20 points extra credit, see “attendance  policy”)

               

                Final grade based on points earned:

 

                A    465-500          A-  450-464

                B+  435-449         B   420-434           B-  400-419

                C+  385-399         C   370-384           C-  350-369

                D+  335-349         D   320-334           D-  300-319

                F    299 or less

                               

Policy on Attendance:

 Attendance is not officially part of the final grade, however experience has shown that poor attendance has a pronounced negative effect.  Attendance is the sole source of extra credit.  Students will receive two points for each class attended for a maximum of 20 points.  The extra credit will be added to the students point total.

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

 

Course Outline:

 

Class Dates:                       Assignments:                                                   

30-April-2002                     Orientation                                                                        

 

7-May-2002                         Chapter 18 –Toward A New World View in the West

                                                Chapter 19 – The Changing Life of People  in Europe                                                      

 

14-May-2002                       Chapter 20 - Africa and the World Circa 1400-1800

                                                Review for exam I, Homework assignment 1 handed out

 

21-May-2002                       NO CLASS

 

28-May-2002                       EXAM I  (chapters 18, 19, 20)

                                                Homework assignment 1 due

 

4-June-2002                        Chapter 21 – West and South Asia: Islamic World Powers              

                                                Chapter 22 – Continuity and Change in East Asia

 

11-June-2002                     Chapter 23 – The Revolution in Western Politics

                                                Review for exam II, Homework assignment 2 handed out

 

18-June-2002                     EXAM II (chapters 21, 22, 23)

                                                Homework assignment 2 due

 

25-June-2002                     Chapter 24 – The Industrial Revolution in Europe

                                                Chapter 25 -  Ideologies and Upheavals

 

2-July-2002                         Chapter 26 - European Life in the Age of Nationalism

                                                Review for exam III, homework assignment 3 handed out

 

9-July-2002                         EXAM III (chapters 24, 25, 26)

                                                Homework assignment 3               due

 

16-July-2002                       Chapter 27 – Africa and Asia in the Era of Industrialization

                                                Chapter 28 – Nation Building in the West and Australia

 

23-July-2002                       Chapter 29 – The Great Break: War and Revolution

                                                Review for exam IV, Homework assignment 4 handed out

 

30-July-2002                       EXAM IV (chapters 27, 28, 29)

                                                Homework assignment 4 due