Syllabus

HST 2020 World History (3 units)                                                        Instructor: Patti Andrews

Summer 2016—Sec 01 T / Sec 03 W – 6:00-10:15 pm                    Office hours by arrangement

SM 207                                                                                                  Email: pandrews@ndnu.edu

http://summer2016worldhistory.blogspot.com

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, 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 (PLO 1, ILO CT)

2.     Understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape social and political discourse (PLO 2, ILO CT)

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 as they relate to world historical scenarios (ILO MVE)

4.     Demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature and conflicting interpretations of the past (PLO 3, ILO CT)

5.     Weigh and interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence (PLO 4, ILO WC)

6.     Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge & reasoning orally & in writing (PLO 5, ILO WC)

7.     Conduct primary social science research – quantitative or qualitative – including formulation of a research topic, collection and analysis of evidence, and presentation of results (PLO 4, ILO MVE)

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) (8 entries)                 1 @ 60 points = 60           15%

               Attendance                                      10 weeks @ 4 points = 40           10%

               Participation                                    10 weeks @ 4 points = 40           10%

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.

Note to Students with Disabilities

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

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