Palomar COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SAMPLE SYLLABUS History 106 (subject to minor changes)
Daniella Ashburn
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SUBJECT AREA AND COURSE NUMBER: History 106
COURSE TITLE: Western Civilization Since the Reformations UNITS: 3.00
Grade Only
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will cover the emergence of modern Europe and the expansion of European power and influences. Also, there will be special attention given to cultural and intellectual trends which affect Western civilization leading up to and including the Twenty-first Century. The objective of this course is neither to be comprehensive nor definitive but to introduce the student to key themes, events and personalities of the period and to develop their critical thinking , writing , reading and note-taking skills. This course is of interest to those planning to pursue a history major in the future as well as anyone seeking a sound historical perspective.
PREREQUISITES: NONE
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3.00
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be reasonably able to:
- Examine the rise of Absolutism and the Constitutional Monarchy in 17th century Europe.
- Analyze the Enlightenment and its influence on 18th century European social, economic and political institutions.
- Evaluate the effects of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and
- Napoleon on cultural, intellectual, social, economic and political institutions in 18th and 19th century Europe.
- Analyze the Industrial Revolution and how it altered the institutions of Europe.
- Examine imperialism.
- Examine the interrelationship between technology and modern warfare.
- Analyze the struggle between the democracies and the totalitarian states in the 20th century.
- Examine the end of imperialism and the rise of new systems which govern the interrelationships between nations.
- Examine the causes and effects of the Cold War.
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Analyze the challenges to the West since the end of the Cold War and the collapse of Communism, the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Lecture
* 1. In-class discussion and small group work and discussion that permits students to share their ideas and critique both primary and secondary sources.
* 2. Use of film and other audio-visual media and maps to illustrate the historical events being presented.
* 3. Use of the Internet and/or other computer-based technologies in doing historical
research
House Keeping Rules
– No Cell Phones, MP3 Players, laptops or any other electronic devices without prior permission .
– No food other than small snacks, or drinks in secure cups and or bottles.
– No book bags or other items on the desk other than those absolutely essential to the class.
– I will try to respond to your emails within 48 hours.
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Be a responsible student and do not assume I will follow up on missed lectures, exams and or assignments. What I do not know might hurt you. If you have a problem , talk to me!
REQUIRED READINGS:
TEXT: The Making of The West. People and Cultures
By : Hunt, Martin, Rosenwein,Hsia, Smith.
Publisher:Bedford Saint Martin’s : 3rd Edition (2009)
ISBN:
E-book Available at: http://www.bedfordstmartins.com
ISBN-10:0-312-48540-9
ISBN-13:978-0-312-48540-5
NOVELS : -1: Longitude: The true Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
By Dava Sobel
Publisher: Walker Publishing Company Inc. New York (1995)– paperback edition: ISBN 13: 978-08027-1529-6
Choose One of the following two titles:
-2: The Road Back
By Erich Maria Remarque
Publisher: Ballantine Books (Jan 1998)
ISBN-13: 978-0449912461
OR
-3: A Woman in Berlin
By:Anonymous
Publisher:St. Martin’s Press (2005)
ISBN:9780312426118
Grading and Evaluation:
All graded assignments and exams must be completed to earn a passing grade.
Maximum points available 1000
EXAMS ( 1, 2 AND FINAL) |
200 POINTS EACH |
ATTENDANCE |
75 POINTS |
DISCUSSIONS |
75 POINTS |
GUIDED READING ASSIGNMENT |
50 POINTS |
INDEPENDENT ANALYTICAL PAPER |
80 POINTS |
HISTORY PRESENTATION |
75 POINTS |
VIDEO QUIZZES (2) |
30 POINTS |
ON-TIME RESPONSES |
15 POINTS FOR FULL SET |
Paper/novel Discussions and Primary Source Discussions
There will be two(2) 4 -5 page papers due in this class. These will be analytical essays primarily based on the novels. It is very important that students begin reading and thinking about their choice of books well in advance of the day of discussion. A reading guide for each book containing 10-15 questions is available on the course CANVAS site. Each student shall be given a personal assignment folder in which to answer all discussion questions. Answer the questions in a couple sentences for each and make sure to note the page numbers on which to find the answers. Be ready to make additional notes while we discuss the reading in class. The reading guide and discussions will help you prepare for your papers as well as the exams. Assignment folders will be collected after each discussion session.
The first paper will be on Longitude (50 points ). PDF @ MIDNIGHT on CANVAS on due date
The second paper will be on your choice of either :The Road Back OR A Woman in Berlin PDF @ MIDNIGHT on CANVAS on due date (80 points)
The essay topics will be available on the course CANVAS site approximately two weeks prior to the due date..
Primary Source Discussions will consist of analyzing selected primary source documents related to the textbook chapters with the help of the questions made available in the Primary Source folder on CANVAS. Students will be divided into groups and will be assigned one or two of the primary sources that accompany the chapters under discussion that week. Using your assignment folder you are advised to answer the questions briefly, for yourself, in order to be able to fully participate in your group prep and the class discussions- one person of each group should summaries the PS document. Assignment folders will be collected after each discussion session.
History Presentations will be 10-12 minute Power Point presentations on any topic , event or movement the student chooses. Please refer to the History Project Folder on the course CANVAS site for more information
Exams
All exams will cover all lectures and readings. Each exam will have two parts. Part I will be multiple choice to be taken on-line on CANVAS and Part II will be a series identifications and short answer questions and 1 or 2 essay questions based on both the lectures, the textbook as well as the primary source readings. The essay questions will be made available ONE week before the test.
There will be NO MAKE-UPS except for students with permission and or valid excuses. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up on any missed exam and or assignment.
Attendance and Late Papers:
Attendance will be taken throughout the semester, in the lectures and discussion sections. Any absences must be followed up by an email within 24 hours to be excused . Poor attendance will affect your grade. Rosters will be cleared of NO SHOWS on the census date . FW final grades will only be assigned if requested. It is the student’s responsibility to drop classes they no longer attend.
Papers that are submitted late will only receive half credit.
Alternate arrangements concerning exams or assignments are an option only for those students contacting me prior to test/due dates. The day of the final exam is the last day that any late materials will be accepted– IF arrangements were made prior.
COURSE OUTLINE AND SCOPE:
OUTLINE OF TOPICS and ASSOCIATED READINGS:
The following topics are included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content. The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary based on the progress we make week to week.
TB = Textbook Reading
CANVAS. Here you will find Primary Source readings and Study Guide Folders etc,— Also Check for most up to date Weekly Assignments as semester goes by.
Week 1
Reading Wednesday: -> Disclaimer Sources used. Syllabus → print out and bring to class
Week 2
Reading Monday:TB: Ch 14:Global encounters and Religious Reforms 1492-1560
Reading Wednesday: Ch 15: Wars of Religion and the Clash of World views
Week 3
Reading Monday Ch 16: State Building and the Search for Order : How to Interpret Primary Sources and Working with Primary sources– See WRITING TOOLS FOLDER on CANVAS
Reading Wednesday: In Class: Discussion Primary Sources: Session 1 . See PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS folder CANVAS.
Week 4
Watch before Wednesday: “NIST: Colloquium Series: The Quest to Measure Longitude.” See IMAGES AND SOUNDS folder
Reading Monday: TB: Ch 17: The Atlantic systems and its Consequences
Wednesday:“Longitude” BOOK Discussion Session Please refer to the PAPER ASSIGNMENT folder on CANVAS
Week 5
NO Class Monday President’s Day
Reading Wednesday TB:Ch 18 The Promise of the Enlightenment
Week 6 Longitude Paper Due (PDF @ Midnight)
Reading Monday TB: Ch 19 The Cataclysm of Revolution
Wednesday in class Discussion Primary Sources: Session 2. See PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS folder CANVAS
Week 7
Monday: EXAM 1 in class 2 essays —> Please refer to the midterm study folder CANVAS
ONLINE MC Part of the exam will be available from 2/27 midnight to 3/4 Midnight
Reading Wednesday:TB: Ch 20: Napoleon and the Revolutionary Legacy
Week 8
Reading Monday TB:Ch 21: Industrialization and social Ferment, 1830-1850
Reading Wednesday Ch 22 Politics and culture of the Nation-State, 1850-1870
Week 9
Monday in class Discussion Primary Sources: Session 3.See PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS folder CANVAS.
Reading Wednesday:TB:Ch 23 Industry, Empire and Every-day Life, 1870-1890
Week 10 Spring Break
Week 11
Reading Monday TB: Ch 24 Modernity and the Road to War, 1890-1914
Reading Wednesday TB: Ch 25 Word War I and its Aftermath, 1914 -1929
Week 12
Monday : EXAM 2 in class essays —> Please refer to the midterm study folder CANVAS
ONLINE MC Part 1 of the EXAM will be available from 4/3 midnight to 4/8 Midnight.
Reading Wednesday: TB: Ch 26 The Great Depression and WW II, 1929-1945
Week 13
Monday:BOOK DISCUSSION #2a : The Road Back : BOOK DISCUSSION #2b :
A Woman in Berlin. Please refer to the PAPER ASSIGNMENT folder on CANVAS
Reading Wednesday TB : Ch 27 The Cold War and the Remaking of Europe1945-1960s
Week 14
Monday:Discussion Primary Sources : Session 4. See PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS CANVAS.
Reading Wednesday TB: Ch 28 Postindustrial Society and the End of the Cold War Order, 1960s-1989
Week 15 The Road Back and A Woman in Berlin paper HC in class 5/1. PDF @ Midnight
Reading Monday TB: : Ch 29 A New Globalism, 1989-Present
Wednesday Discussion Primary Sources : Session 5. See PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIALS CANVAS
Week 16
Monday Group ONE History presentations
Wednesday Group TWO History presentations
Week 17
Monday Group THREE History presentations
Wednesday Group FOUR History presentations
Week 18 FINAL EXAM WEEK
Point distribution
1000-900 (90%)= A
899 – 800 (80%) = B
799 – 650 (65 %) = C
649 – 480 (48%) = D
479 – 0 (FAIL) = F
Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct
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Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection to persons with disabilities. This legislation requires that all students with disabilities are guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring accommodation please contact the Palomar College disability Resource Center (DRC) . For more information also see: http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/
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History 106 Student information sheet:
Date:_____/___/_____
By signing this document I declare to have familiarized myself with:
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The Course Syllabus
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House Keeping rules
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Required Reading
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Grading and Evaluation Policy
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Assignments, Exam, Attendance and Late Paper Policies
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Course Outline and Points Distribution
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Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct
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Disabilities accommodation information
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Important Dates Section
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Add/Drop information online
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The Course CANVAS site (all pull down menu items)
Please write clearly and hand in A.S.A.P.( 5 points if handed in by meeting 2 )
Name: ___________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________
Thank you!