HST 2020 World
History (3 units)
Summer
2013—Sec 01 T / Sec 03 W – 6:00-10:15 pm
SM207
Instructor: Patti Andrews
Office hours by arrangement
Email pandrews@ndnu.edu
Course Summary
This
course will survey the history of world civilizations from early humans to the
present, emphasizing cultural and developmental themes.
Texts
Strayer, Robert, Ways of the World: A Brief Global History, 2008 combined version
Additional
readings as distributed 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;
2. Understand how decisions
made in the past continue to shape social and political discourse;
3. Analyze the ethical
implications of past events from diverse points of view; demonstrate the
ability to think critically about the ethical implications of the mission of
NDNU and the Hallmarks of the SND;
4. Demonstrate familiarity with
the historical literature and conflicting interpretations of the past;
5. Weigh and interpret evidence
and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence;
6.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate
historical knowledge & reasoning orally & in writing;
7. Conduct primary social
science research – quantitative or qualitative – including formulation of a
research topic, collection and analysis of evidence, and presentation of
results.
Requirements
Given
our limited number of meetings, consistent attendance and reading will be
essential to a student’s success in this class. More than one absence may
result in an administrative drop from the class. Regular quizzes will assess
students’ preparation for each class session and will take the place of midterm
and final exams. Students will produce written work to include short reading
analysis papers, online journal entries, and a research project.
Evaluation
Quizzes: 4
@ 20 points = 80 >> 20%
Reading Analysis (RA) Papers: 2 @ 60 points = 120 >> 30%
Research Project (RP): 1
@ 60 points = 60 >> 15%
Reading Journal (RJ) (9 entries): 1 @ 60 points = 60 >> 15%
Attendance: 10
weeks @ 4 points = 40 >> 10%
Participation: 10
weeks @ 4 points = 40 >> 10%
Tentative
Schedule of Meetings & Assignments
MAY 14/15: Introductions. Syllabus and guidelines. Course
overview. Blog setup. Early humans.
MAY 21/22: Ancient civilizations.
Due: WW Part 1 (Intro, Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3)
Due: WW Part 1 (Intro, Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3)
MAY 28/29: Early Classical Era.
Due: WW Part 2 (Ch 4, Ch 5, Ch 6, Ch 7)
Due: WW Part 2 (Ch 4, Ch 5, Ch 6, Ch 7)
JUNE 4/5: Late Classical Era. Quiz 1 on WW Chapters 1-7.
Writing workshop for RA #1.
Due: WW Part 3 (Intro, Ch 8, Ch 9, Ch 10).
Due: WW Part 3 (Intro, Ch 8, Ch 9, Ch 10).
JUNE 11/12: Cultural encounters. Research methodologies.
Due: RA #1, WW Part 3 (Ch 11, Ch 12, Ch 13).
Due: RA #1, WW Part 3 (Ch 11, Ch 12, Ch 13).
JUNE 18/19: Early Modern World. Quiz 2 on WW Chapters
8-13. Writing workshop for RA #2.
Due: WW Part 4 (Intro, Ch 14, Ch 15, Ch 16).
Due: WW Part 4 (Intro, Ch 14, Ch 15, Ch 16).
JUNE 25/26: Western expansion & globalization.
Due: RA #2, WW Part 5 (Intro, Ch 17, Ch 18, Ch 20).
Due: RA #2, WW Part 5 (Intro, Ch 17, Ch 18, Ch 20).
JULY 2/3: The 20th Century. Quiz 3 on WW
Chapters 14-20.
Due: WW Part 6 (Intro, Ch 21, Ch 22, Ch 23).
Due: WW Part 6 (Intro, Ch 21, Ch 22, Ch 23).
JULY 9/10: 21st Century conflicts &
issues. Quiz 4 on WW Chapters 21-24.
Due: WW Part 6 (Ch 24). Research Paper.
Due: WW Part 6 (Ch 24). Research Paper.
JULY 16/17: Semester review. World Historical Feast. Project
presentations.
Due: Preparation for formal presentation of research results.
Due: Preparation for formal presentation of research results.
