Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. COURSE TITLE
Hist 152
World Civilization II
NUMBER OF CREDITS
Three (3)
ABBREVIATED COURSE TITLE: World Civ II
DATE OF OUTLINE
September 13, 2000
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Treats developments of civilization since 1650 with
emphasis upon the expansion of Western influence throughout the world, and upon
the political, economic, and cultural revolutions in the North Atlantic Community,
Africa, and Asia.
3. CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK: Three (3) hours each class or forty-five (45)
hours per week.
4. PREREQUISITES: English 22 with grade C or better, or placement at English 100.
COREQUISITES:
None
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:
None
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GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
World Civilization II is the second half of a two-semester sequence of courses which
cover a general history of the world. This course begins with the impact of European
exploration and the Columbian Exchange and continues to contemporary events.
World Civilization II will provide students with a coherent perspective of the global
past through an interdisciplinary analysis (archaeology, economics, art, philosophy,
religion, literature, etc.) of historical traditions which have shaped our cultures and us.
6. SPECIFIC COURSE/STUDENT COMPETENCIES AND OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student should, through writing, discussion, and other
means, be able to demonstrate that he/she can:
a. Locate and discuss the geographical significance of major political areas of the world.
b. Trace major events and themes through a sense of historical time
c. Describe the interconnection of religious, political, social, economic, and
technological forces in world events
d. Evaluate such historical theories as the “great person” in history, or other
deterministic interpretations
e. Trace the origins and development of traditional civilizations and recognize their
enduring influences
f. Describe global processes such as agricultural and urban revolutions, human
migrations, the emergence and growth of civilized societies, etc.
g. Analyze cause and effect relationships in history
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7. RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT:
The following topics will be covered during the semester: Global exploration and impact,
transformation of Europe: political, religious, economic and technological, reactions to
European expansion: Americas, Africa and Asia, Russia and the Middle East in the Early
Modern Era, European nation-building in the 19th century, European Imperialism in the 19th
century, causes and aftermath of World War I, between the wars, social engineering:
Communism and Fascism, World War II, the Cold War and its lingering effects, decolonization and globalization, current world issues. If time allows, there will be a summary
and review at the end of the semester.
8. RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is
being offered. Suggested requirements include but are not limited to:
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Written examinations
Map quizzes/assignments
Projects /Class presentations
Research papers
Oral examinations
Class participation
9. TEXT AND MATERIALS
An appropriate text will be chosen at the time that the course is to be offered from among
those currently available In the field. Examples include:
Text: Bentley, Jerry H. and Ziegler, Herbert. Traditions and Encounters: A Global
Perspective of the Past, Vol. 2. Boston: McGraw Hill, 1999.
Text may be supplemented with additional materials at the discretion of the instructor.
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Articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
Appropriate video or internet sites and television programs
Guest speakers
Other instructional aids
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10. EVALUATION AND GRADING
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Examinations (written and oral)
Map assignments
Project/Research
Class participation
up to 50%
up to 20%
up to 20%
up to 10%
11. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Teaching methods are at the discretion of the instructor. The following are some
suggestions:
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Lecture
Group discussions and presentation
Video/Internet presentations and discussion
Student presentations: projects, papers