Schedule

World History / Andrews – Fall 2016                            Schedule of Activities & Assignments

Week One

August 29, August 31, September 2

Introductions. Syllabus. Definitions. FAQ. Universe history. Early Homo. Evolution & spread of Homo sapiens. Upper division credit. Paleolithic migrations; Population of the planet.

DUE AUGUST 31:   Create your blog. READ & BLOG ON WW Prologue, Intro to Part One, and Ch 1 (First Peoples), Sections: Out of Africa & The Ways We Were

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Week Two

September 7, September 9

(September 5 – Labor Day Holiday)

The Neolithic revolution and the development of agriculture. Primary sources. Evaluating evidence… how do we know anything about the pre-literate past?

DUE SEPTEMBER 7:  READ & BLOG ON Chapter 1 (First Farmers), Sections: Agriculture to end of Chapter & Nissa’s Story in the Documents section – what do you think of Nissa’s account as a description of what Paleolithic peoples might have been like?

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Week Three

September 12, September 14, September 16

Workshop: analytical paper. The “civilizing” of human beings: Gilgamesh. Ancient civilizations.

DUE SEPTEMBER 12:   READ Handout from Discovering the Global Past. What do you think of Claudius and Xinchen as leaders? Which one is the better leader… why? Make extensive notes in the margins of the handout as you read and reflect.

DUE SEPTEMBER 14: READ & BLOG ON Chapter 2 (First Civilizations)

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Week Four

September 19, September 21, September 23

Primary Sources. Comparing Ancient civilizations.

DUE SEPTEMBER 19:   READ & BLOG ON Chapter 2 Documents – choose one introductory question in the Documents section and respond to it in your blog post

DUE SEPTEMBER 21:  Analytical Paper. AND Come to class prepared with notes comparing two of the ancient civilizations discussed in this chapter. You may compare any of the two EXCEPT that you may not compare Egypt and Mesopotamia

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Week Five

September 26, September 28, September 30

The Classical Era in Eurasia. Primary Sources, Confucian reflections on leadership.

DUE SEPTEMBER 26:  READ & BLOG ON Intro to Part Two & Ch 3 (State & Empire)

DUE SEPTEMBER 28:   READ Chapter 3 Documents

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Week Five

October 3, October 5, October 7

Eurasian cultural traditions. Classical Era – Society & Inequality.

DUE OCTOBER 3:   READ Chapter 4 (Culture & Religion)

DUE OCTOBER 5:   READ Chapter 5 & BLOG ON the readings for this week

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Week Six

October 10, October 12, October 14

Africa & the Americas. Midterm Review.

DUE OCTOBER 10:  READ & BLOG ON Chapter 6 (Classical Era Variations)

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Week Seven

October 17, October 19

(October 21 is midterm break holiday)

Midterm Exam: written portion Monday… oral portion Wednesday

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Week Eight

October 24, October 26, October 28

Midterm status review. Writing Workshop for Research Project. Commerce & Culture: Silk Roads, Sand Roads & Sea Roads.

DUE OCTOBER 26:  READ & BLOG ON Intro to Part Three & Ch 7

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Week Nine

October 31, November 2, November 4

Islam & Christendom

DUE OCTOBER 31:  READ Chapter 9 (The Worlds of Islam)

DUE NOVEMBER 2:  READ Chapter 10 (The Worlds of Christendom) BLOG ON the readings for this week.

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Week Ten

November 7, November 9, November 11

The European Renaissance & early Modern thought world. The Golden Age of China. Debate.

DUE NOVEMBER 7:  READ & BLOG ON Chapter 8 (China and the World)

DUE NOVEMBER 9:  READ Chapter 8 documents

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Week Eleven

November 14, November 16, November 18

Peoples who leave no written record; Nomadic civilizations: The Mongols. Debate.

DUE NOVEMBER 14:  READ WW Chapter 11 (Pastoral Peoples on the Global Stage)

DUE NOVEMBER 16: PREPARE talking points for in-class debate

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Week Twelve

November 21, November 23

(November 24-25 is Thanksgiving holiday)

The Worlds of the 15^th Century.

DUE NOVEMBER 21. READ Chapter 12. AND: Research paper

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Week Thirteen

November 28, November 30, December 2

Special topics & presentation skills.

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Week Fourteen

December 5, December 7, December 9

Final Exam. Research Presentations.

Syllabus

World History I (3 units)

Fall 2016:  HST 1000-07 MWF 1:00-1:50    //    HST 1000-08 & 2000-08 MW 2:00 – 3:15

Patricia Andrews, MA    //    pandrews@ndnu.edu    //    http://WHFall2016.blogspot.com

Course Summary

This course will survey human history from the beginning through approximately 1500 using primary source readings and emphasizing cultural and developmental themes.

Texts

Strayer, Robert, Ways of the World, A Brief Global History with Sources (2013) 

Additional readings as assigned 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 (1)

2.     Understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society & political discourse (2)

3.     Demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature & conflicting interpretations of the past (3)

4.     Weigh & interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence (4)

5.     Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing (5)

6.     Use the tools of social science research in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results (4)

Requirements

Consistent attendance and reading are essential to college success. In-class quizzes and assignments will assess students’ preparation on a regular basis.

1)    Students will produce a minimum of 32 pages of written work. All formal papers must be submitted in MLA format. An Online Reading Journal will be kept on a weekly basis as readings are completed. This will be kept online using blogger.com. Turning papers in late is better than not turning them in at all; however, please note that late papers will be penalized.

2)    Note-taking is an essential academic skill. Students are expected to keep appropriate and effective records of what transpires during each class session.

3)    Oral communication opportunities develop confidence and skill in public speaking.  These will include informal communication in class discussions, impromptu speaking and storytelling opportunities, formal presentations and additional opportunities as assigned in class.

4)    Attendance and participation are required.

5)    Upper Division students will each lead one class session using primary source documents.

6)    History courses require that you spend considerable time reading and writing. Please plan your study time accordingly and let me know if you are concerned about falling behind in these areas.

Evaluation

A total of 800 points is possible, broken down into the categories below. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress on a regular basis throughout the semester.

Exams                         2 @ 50 points = 100          Analytical Essay                     1 @ 100 points = 100

Attendance                                         = 100          Online Reading Journal           1 @ 200 points = 200

Participation                                      = 100          Research Project                     1 @ 200 points = 200

Note to Students with Disabilities

Notre Dame de Namur University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students who have a disability that might affect academic performance in this class are encouraged to confer with the instructor at the beginning of the semester and to contact Dr. Peggy Koshland Crane in the Program for Academic Support and Services (PASS) (650-508-3670; mcrane@ndnu.edu). In order to receive accommodations, students must register with the PASS office.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is a cornerstone of our values at NDNU. If any words or ideas used in an assignment submission do not represent your original words or ideas, you must cite all relevant sources and make clear the extent to which such sources were used. Words or ideas that require citation include, but are not limited to, all hard copy or electronic publications, whether copyrighted or not, and all verbal or visual communication when the content of such communication clearly originates from an identifiable source. Consult the NDNU Student Handbook regarding consequences of misrepresenting your work.

Average Student Workload Expectations:  Class time consists of 45 hours and students are expected to attend. Students are expected to engage in approximately 90 hours of out-of-class homework over the fifteen weeks, or approximately six hours per week. Course assignments are made in accordance with this expectation.

Workload Distribution:           Hours in Class                         45

                                                Readings                                  45

                                                Written Assignments               40

                                                Exam Preparation                      5

Program Learning Outcomes – History

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 society and political discourse
3. demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature and with conflicting interpretations of the past – historiography
4. weigh and interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence; use the tools of social science research – statistical and qualitative – in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results
5. demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing