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Modern World Civilization Introduction:
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3 credit hour course survey
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G/H306 compares diverse
civilizations & their development:
§ European,
Asian, Middle Eastern, African, & American
§ From Scientific Rev & Age
of Enlightenment=> 9/11/2001
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Examines interaction, impact
& response of world civs:
§ Global impact &
influence of West Europe & N
America
§ Political, military,
economic, social, & cultural advances
§ Also impact &
influence of rest of the world on the West
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Course surveys each global
historical period’s:
§ Key political,
military, economic, social, cultural aspects
§ Philosophical & religious developments
§ Technological advances
§ Major
influential leaders & personalities
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Prerequisites: successful completion of H112 (Part V-revw)
v General Course Objectives:
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Acquire knowledge &
interest in WC historical concepts:
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Develop understanding
continuities of history:
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Analyze significant
primary and secondary sources
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Discuss writings & ideas of historical
figures.
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Examine impact of historical
ideas, developments and events
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Develop & reinforce reading, writing, and verbal skills*
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*Goal of Liberal Arts classic education=> critical thinking
v Grading Criteria:
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Total GRADE Points = 100 points:
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-Meaningful
Participation
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Discussion of assigned
Learning Objectives
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(preparation/contribution/attendance)
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Quiz & RP Thesis
Statement => 10 points
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- Test 1 => 10 "
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-Midterm Exam
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("World Civ"
Text: Parts V & VI) =>
20 "
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-Research Project*
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(10 pages: due last
class meeting) => 20 "
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-Final Exam
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("World Civ"
Text: Parts V, VI, & VII)
=> 40 "
Ø Total Numerical points => Letter Grades:
¨ 100-90 = A
¨ 89-80 = B
¨ 79-70 = C
¨ 69-60 = D
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*Research Project:
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10 page double-spaced typed paper
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Based on student's own
research and analysis
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Select, thoroughly
research, examine and answer =>
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ONE the following questions:
(1). What key role
did the “Age of Enlightenment” period
play in shaping the political, cultural, and economic attitudes of modern day
western societies, and how do these attitudes compare or contrast with those
predominate today in Asian and Islamic cultures?
(2). Compare and
contrast the revolutions and wars for independence of Latin and North America
with that of the revolution of France in 1789.
(3). Compare and
contrast the close of the Manchu Dynasty and the rise of Nationalists China
with that of the overthrow of the Tokugawa Bakufu and the building of modern
Japan’s Meiji State.
(4). Examine the impact
of 19th and 20th century Europe’s growing power and
influence on the Middle East and North Africa and analyze the Islamic response
to Islam’s subsequent declining power
and independence.
(5). Analyze the
historical origins and major political and military events of the Cold War from
a global perspective, and assess the Cold War’s impact on current international
relations and events .
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Thesis
Statement & additional guidance:
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Clearly state your
thesis and rationale
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Objectively analyze
relevant sides of the issue(s) identified
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Present supporting
rationale for your conclusion(s)
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Submit IAW
an
appropriate Style Manual & use 4+ sources
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Write IN YOUR
OWN WORDS (Cite
all work!) Due: class 15b
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Attendance:
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Complete attendance is
strongly encouraged.
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Class discussions
highlight significant areas of interests
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Address and clarify potential tested material.
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10% of your grade is based in part on class
preparation
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Student discussion of
learning objectives
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Quizzes (announced
& unannounced)
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3 or more absences
may result in a lower grade
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5 or more will likely
result in failing the course.
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No make-up Quiz or
Test will be administered.
§ No make-up exams without a officially excused
absence
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Campbell University’s
Purpose, Mission, and Policies:
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Provide students with
the option of a Christian world view
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Described further in the
Campbell University Bulletin
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Standards and
Expectations –(University Bulletin
& para. V)
v Textbook & Reading Materials:
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Craig: Heritage of
World Civilizations (Volume II) -6th ed
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(Cited as "WH” or “World Civ" or "Text"
in syllabus)
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Johnson- editor. Sources
of World Civilization (Volume II)
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WH II Course
Outline & Learning Objectives:
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Part V: Enlightenment
and Revolution in the West
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European
Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution
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Revolution in
Transatlantic World
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Seven Years War
& American Revolution
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French Revolution & rise of Napoleon
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Central & South
American Revolutions
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19th
Century Europe & North America (1815-1914)
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Political Consolidation
& rise of Bismarck
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(See syllabus – pages 3-4 for Learning Objectives)
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Part V Course
Requirements and Learning
Activities
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(review of H112):
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Classroom Discussions
and learning objectives & Key
Terms
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Be prepared to discuss
all chapter learning objectives (LO)
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Know and understand key
terms in context with LO
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Reading Assignments
and student preparation:
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Complete all
reading assignments prior to class meetings
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Be prepared for classroom
discussions/unannounced quizzes:
§ Taken from covered and scheduled learning objectives
§ Major questions (& answers) derived from class
notes
v Part V- Assigned Reading & Learn Object. Schedule (01/07– 02/28/04):
Week 1: Intro/Course overview (Today – 7 Jan 2004):
Class 1:
Introduction/Course Overview; Review Text and syllabus; Discuss
chapter objectives, student prep/part., research paper & exams;
Read Chapter 23 prior to next class
(Class 2a).
Week 2: Chapter 23- The Age of
European Enlightenment:
Class 2a:
Student discussion of chapter 23 learning objectives # (1-8)
Class 2b:
Text(chapter 23)=> class discuss remaining LOs # (9-16)
Week 3: Chapter 24-
Revolutions of Transatlantic World:
Class 3a: Text(chapter 24)=> class
discuss learning objectives # (1-16)
Class 3b: Text(chapter 24)=> class
discuss remaining LOs # (17-25)
Week 4: Chapt 25- Political
Consolidation-19th Century Europe & North America (1815-1880)
& Test I:
Class 4a: Text(chapter 25)=> class discuss learning
objectives # (1-18).
Class
4b: Make-up & Test I on Part V (key terms) (28 Jan ’04).
Formulate thesis
statement for Research Paper.
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Part VI Learning
Objectives & assigned reading schedule:
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(See pages 4=> 6 of Syllabus – sched repeats above format)
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Midterm Exam
on Parts V & VI
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Administered Class 9b (3 March 2004) – see syllabus
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Part VII Learning
Objectives & assigned reading schedule:
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Begin 2nd
Half (Part III) upon return from break:
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(See pages 7=> 10 of Syllabus – sched repeats above format)
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Questions re. syllabus, schedule, or student requirements?
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History Department website links – Class Notes
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Roll/Seating Chart &
e-mail addresses.