History 1112

Survey of World History/Civilization II

Fall Semester, 2004

M/W: 2:00 pm–3:15 pm

Dr. Elaine MacKinnon

Office: 3222 TLC/770-836-4553

e-mail: emcclarn@westga.edu

Required Texts:

Jerry H. Bentley and Herbert F. Ziegler, Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, Volume II. Second Edition (McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2002). Abbreviated in syllabus as Text.

World Civilization Documents to accompany Vol. II/Chapters 23-40 (McGraw-Hill, 2003).

Lydia Chukovskaya, Sofia Petrovna (Northwestern University Press, 1988).

Note: You are expected to bring your assigned readings to every class.

Purpose of the Course and Learning Outcomes:

The course is designed to introduce students to the history and heritage of World Civilizations and to the profession of history. It will survey major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments in world history from 1500 to the present. Students will gain a chronological sense of major historical events and movements as well as an understanding of why and how they took place. The course will examine the histories of specific civilizations, cultures, and world regions, but also study the interactions of these peoples and societies over time, wherein lie the roots of today's global interdependence. Students will compare ways of life, cultural expression, and forms of basic institutions in separate cultures, and try to understand the factors which have produced both commonalities and differences in human societies. There will be an emphasis on the achievements and impact of Western civilization, from which our own American society is derived, but we will be examining it in a global context, seeking interconnections and exchanges between the West and the rest of the world. Due to the enormous expanse of time and events to be covered, the course represents only a selection of topics, cultures, and regions.

Class discussions and textbook readings will give you a general chronological framework. The documents from your textbook and from your reader, films and documentaries shown in class, along with the assigned novel Sofia Petrovna, will provide deeper insight into particular problems and periods. They will also introduce you to the process of historical study and the variety of ways in which historians attempt to understand and depict the past. You will learn to identify and distinguish between primary and secondary sources of historical knowledge and understanding. In addition to studying history, you will develop critical thinking and communication skills, and learn to effectively interpret, compare, criticize, and question important issues of both past and present. You will learn to differentiate between fact and interpretation in historical analysis and discussion. You will improve basic verbal and written skills by taking part in class discussions and by constructing essay arguments based on historical evidence. You will be learning how to read comprehensively, take notes, and derive meaning from texts. You will learn about the variety of ways in which one can study history and experience different types of historical sources, including film and novels. The idea is not just to memorize the "facts" of history, but to be able to think about them, synthesize them, and formulate your own interpretations. These are skills that will be invaluable to you in other courses as well as in your future career path.

Format: The course format is designed to be a combination of lecture and discussion, organized around specific themes. You are expected to take part in the discussion, ask questions, and contribute commentary. The purpose of class is to help you to understand the movement of history and the factors which shape it, not simply give out facts. Lectures and discussions are intended as a supplement to, not a replacement for the textbook; they will cover material contained in the readings but will also provide additional information and insight.

Grading:  

1) You will have two in-class examinations and a final given on the date listed in the course bulletin. Exams will consist of a variety of questions, including map identification, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and short answer/discussion. The questions will be drawn from lectures, the textbook, assigned readings, class discussions, and films and videos shown in class. The final will not be cumulative.

2) You will write a formal family history paper, based on your own family history. The paper is to be typed, ten or twelve-point font, and three pages in length. The paper is due November 22, 2004. Do not wait until the last minute: Late papers will be penalized ten points for each day late. Be sure to keep a copy for your files. Computer glitches will not buy you extra time: Do not wait until the last minute to print your paper.

See the last page of the syllabus for further instructions.

3) In addition to the exams, you will have quizzes and writing assignments based on your textbook readings, your World Civilizations Documents reader, films and documentaries shown in class, primary sources from the textbook, and on the novel Sofia Petrovna. In particular, be able to answer the questions preceding and following the primary sources assigned in your World Civilizations Documents reader. You may be required to turn in typed answers to the questions if students fail to keep up with the readings.

The document papers, quizzes, and writing assignments plus class participation will make up 10% of your final grade.

Exam #1                           25%

Exam #2                    25%

Final                                                   30%

Family History Paper                                                  10%

Quizzes/Writing Assignments/Class Attendance and Participation 10%

Make-up Exams:

Under no circumstances will you be allowed to make up a missed exam without notifying me in advance and without bringing a note from a physician or an approved excuse from the Dean's office. All make-ups are essay exams and will be given at a special time at the end of the semester after the last class meeting. There will be no other make-up exams. Students missing an exam who do not have a valid excuse or who did not contact me in advance will receive a zero, no makeup allowed. There will be no make-ups given for quizzes, nor will there be a make-up for the in-class writing assignments.

Study Tips:

Read! Read! READ! Take written notes as you read the textbook and the document reader. Do not just highlight. Writing down information in your own words helps you to learn it better! After you have completed your assigned readings and taken written notes, do the following:

1) The syllabus on the website of the history department contains study questions for each chapter in the textbook. Writing out thorough, paragraph-length answers will improve your reading comprehension and deepen your understanding of the main themes of the chapters. To access the questions, go to the website of the history department, http://www.westga.edu/~history. Next go to the faculty web pages, click on my name, then on syllabi, then on History 1112, Fall 2004, then go to the readings list and click on the appropriate link for each chapter.

2) Make use of the study questions and aides provided by the McGraw Hill website (www.mhhe.com/bentley2), which contains a Student Resource site with practice multiple choice and essay questions, outlines, etc.

Assignments:

Students are expected to have completed the assigned readings prior to each session and be able to discuss them. Remember--Class participation not only enhances your learning experience but it counts up to 10% of your final grade. You may expect quizzes on the assigned readings. Some of the readings are lengthy, so plan ahead and budget your time accordingly. Try not to fall behind! All written assignments are due on the specified date.

Cheating Policy and Plagiarism:

Anyone caught cheating or helping someone to cheat will be asked to leave the class and will receive a course grade of "F." Plagiarism, or claiming someone else's work as your own, will result in failure. This rule is in effect for all assignments, examinations, quizzes, and extra credit work.

Attendance:

Make every effort to be in class and on time. You are responsible for all materials and announcements presented in class. If you must be absent, be sure to get the notes from a classmate. More than two unexcused absences may lower your final grade. More than four may lead to a W/F. Absences due to illness or school business will be excused only if you have a written note. Being late to class or leaving class early will also lower your grade. Two tardies will count as one unexcused absence, and the same for leaving early. If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to inform me of your presence at the end of class. Be aware: besides helping you to learn more, regular attendance and punctuality can work in your favor in borderline grading situations and conversely, poor records in either can work against you.

Class attendance is vital if you wish to do well in the course. Documentaries and films shown in class as well as quizzes and writing assignments will not be made up. Exams come from both the textbook and from lectures, so you must be able to study both the text and classroom notes.

Note: Please show courtesy to your fellow students. Disruptive behavior (read: eating and drinking, smoking, carrying on conversations, reading the newspaper, etc.) will not be tolerated and will count as an unexcused absence.

Office Hours:

My office is Room 3222 in the Technology Learning Center. I will hold office hours Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or by appointment. My office phone number is 836-4553; my e-mail address is emcclarn@westga.edu. If my office hours are not convenient for you, then make an appointment with me for a different time.

Extra Credit Options

Tentative Course Outline and Readings Assignments

Aug. 23: Introduction: What is Global History?/The World in 1500

Text, Preface, pp. xvii–xix, 602-603

Terms from Bentley chapters 23-29

Terms from Bentley chapters 30-35

Aug 25: Transoceanic Encounters and Global Connections

Text, Ch. 23, pp. 607-628

Study Questions for Chapter 23

August 30: Global Exchanges

Text, Ch. 23, pp. 629-634

Sept 1: Transformation of Europe: The Reformation and the Revolution in Science and Culture

Text, Ch. 24, pp. 637-642 and 658-664

“Malleus Maleficarum,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 1-5

Study Questions for Chapter 24

Sept 6: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY/NO CLASS

Sept 8: Transformation of Europe: Absolutism and Constitutionalism/The Rise of Capitalism

Text, Ch. 24, pp. 643-658

Sept 13: Africa and the Atlantic World

Text, Ch. 26, pp. 697-708

“Travels in Ethiopia and Other Countries,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 11-15

Study Questions for Chapter 26

Sept 15: The Atlantic Slave Trade

Text, Ch. 26, pp. 708-720

Sept 20: Tradition and Change in East Asia: Confucian China

Text, Ch. 27, pp. 723-742

“Collected Essays,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 16-20.

Study Questions for Chapter 27

Sept 22: Tradition and Change in East Asia: Tokugawa Japan

Text, Ch. 27, pp. 742-750

Sept 27: FIRST MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Sept 29: Islamic Empires

Text, Ch. 28

“Account of Suleyman the Magnificant,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 25-29

Study Questions for Chapter 28

October 4: The Russian Empire in Europe and Asia

Text, Ch. 29

“Yermak’s Campaign in Siberia: Strogonov Chronicle,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 25-29

Study Questions for Chapter 29

Oct 6: Revolutions in the Atlantic World: American, French, and Haitian

Text, Ch. 30, pp. 807-824

Study Questions for Chapter 30

Oct 11: Impact of Revolution/Consolidation of National States

Text, Ch. 30, pp. 824-837

“Addresses to the German Nation,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 30-34

Oct 13: Industrialization and the Making of Industrial Society

Text, Ch. 31, pp. 841-857

Study Questions for Chapter 31

Oct 18: Industrialization, Social Problems, and the Socialist Challenge

Text, Ch. 31, pp. 857- 868

“The Impact of the Industrial Revolution,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 35-40

Oct 20: Societies at Crossroads

Text, Ch. 33

Study Questions for Chapter 33

Oct 25: Imperialism and the “Scramble for Africa”

Text, Ch. 34, pp. 933-949

Study Questions for Chapter 34

October 27: Imperialism and its Legacies

Text, Ch. 34, pp. 949-963

“The English Works of Raja Rammohun Roy,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 46-51

Nov 1: SECOND MIDTERM EXAMINATION

A WORD TO THE WISE: BEGIN READING SOFIA PETROVNA NOW!

Nov 3: The Origins of World War I/Total War

Text, Ch. 35, pp. 971-989

“All Quiet on the Western Front,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 52-54

Study Questions for Chapter 35

Nov 8: Revolutions in Russia/The Failed Peace

Text, Ch. 35, pp. 989-1001

Nov 10: Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin

Text, Ch. 36, pp. 1010-1019

Study Questions for Chapter 36

Nov 15: Stalinist Terror and Soviet Society

Sofia Petrovna, all

Study Questions for Sofia Petrovna

***In-class writing assignment/quiz on Sofia Petrovna

Nov 17: Age of Anxiety/Rise of Fascism

Text, Ch. 36, pp. 1003-1010 and pp. 1020-1035

Nov 22: The Road to War in Asia and Europe

Text, Ch. 37, pp. 1037-1044

Study Questions for Chapter 37

November 24-26: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Nov 29: World War II and the Horrors of Total War

Text, Ch. 37, pp. 1044-1067

“Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 59-62

Dec 1: Cold War: Origins and Evolution

Text, Ch. 37, pp. 1060-1067 and Ch. 38, pp. 1069-1090

“Cold War Alternatives,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 63-69

“The Second Sex,” World Civilizations Documents, pp. 75-80

Study Questions for Chapter 38

Dec 6: Mikhail Gorbachev and the End of the Cold War

Text, Ch. 38, pp. 1090-1097

Dec 8: Decolonization and the Retreat from Empire

Text, Ch. 39

Study Questions for Chapter 39

Wednesday, December 15: FINAL EXAMINATION 2:00 pm –- 4:00 pm