Syllabus & Tentative Schedule

HST 2020 World History (3 units)

Summer 2013—Sec 01 T / Sec 03 W – 6:00-10:15 pm

SM207

http://summer2013worldhistory.blogspot.com

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)

MAY 28/29: Early Classical Era.
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).

JUNE 11/12: Cultural encounters. Research methodologies.
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).

JUNE 25/26: Western expansion & globalization.
Due: RA #2, WW Part 5 (Intro, Ch 17, Ch 18, Ch 20).

JULY 2/3: The 20^th Century. Quiz 3 on WW Chapters 14-20.
Due: WW Part 6 (Intro, Ch 21, Ch 22, Ch 23).

JULY 9/10: 21^st Century conflicts & issues. Quiz 4 on WW Chapters 21-24.
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.