HS 102 History of World Civilizations II
Text: Upshur World History (Comprehensive Volume)
(additional readings may be assigned
Prof. J.W.T.Moody
Office: Lib. 316
Ph: 635-2120
jmoody@lssu.edu
Course Description
A study of world civilizations including those founded in Mesopotamia, Egypt, The Indus
Valley, The Mediterranean Region, Eastern Asia, West Africa, Mexico, Central America,
North America, and Peru from about 1600 to the Present
Learning Objectives
1. To know and understand the cycle of disruption and renewal in South and East Asia.
2. To recognize the impact of cultural borrowing and also the factors that created
cultural isolation.
3. To know and identify those civilizations that developed from Indianization and
Sinization, and Islamization
4. To understand the impact of conflicts and commerce on the development of
international connections in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
5. To know and appreciate the impact of European Post-Renaissance commercial and
political expansion to Africa, Asia, and “The New World”.
6. To recognize the impact of Europeans on India, China and Japan 1400 – 1870
7. To know and understand the social, economic, scientific, and political developments
in France and Great Britain in the 17th Century.
8. To recognize the impact of “The Enlightenment” on the 18th Century.
9. To understand the goals of 19th Century Imperialism and the conflicts it caused.
10. To know and appreciate the causes and consequences of World War I
11. To appreciate the impact of 20th Century political, cultural, and social movements
from 1900 to 1950.
12. To understand the causes and consequences of “The Cold War”
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Grading:
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l. There will be 4 essay tests and a final essay test.
2. There will also be “labeling tests” on maps
3. Outside assignments will be graded
4. Approximate total value of graded materials
Tests =
Hand-ins
Final test
70%
10%
20%
5. Essay tests will be graded subjectively based on the instructors judgment of
the completeness of answers.
6. Make-up tests will be scheduled at the Testing Center on the lower level of
the Library
Office Hours:
1. My Office has moved to Library 316
2. Office Hours are 10:00 to 11:30 MTWR and 1:30 to 4:00 F
3. I have an “Open Door” and will be pleased to talk with you at any time.
If I have another appointment at that time you will be scheduled for another
appointment.
4. On MTWRF I usually arrive about 8:00am and on Friday after lunch I will be
available until 4:00pm
5. I have classes at 9:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm MTWR & Weds Eve. 5 - 9
Students Accommodations and Support Services: In compliance with Lake Superior State University
policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodatiions or services are available. Students who
desire such services are to meet with the professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of classes,
to discuss their disability-related needs. Students will not receive services until they register with the
Resource Center for Students with Disabilities (RCSD). Proper registration will enable the RCSD to verify
the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations. RCSD is located in the Library 101.
The telephone number is 906-635-2454
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Attendance:
1. The roll will be taken in each class and you expected to be present. A large amount
of the material covered will be from outside the textbook and only available in class.
* Pleased be warned that the Spring Semester will proceed at an accelerated pace so
you will have to work diligently not to fall behind. All papers and outside
assignments will be due as of Monday – April 4th, 2005
2. Unexcused Absences from 25% of the class meetings will lower your final grade one
grade level. In the unlikely event you miss 50% of class meetings you will not be
permitted to take the final and will be given a failing grade.
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Required Readings:
l. Each member of this course will be expected to “find” and read 5 articles
related to the subjects we are covering this semester.
2. Copy and Use the “Collateral Reading Report Form” attached to this
syllabus for your critique on each of the five articles.
3. All reading reports must be handed in by April 4th.
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Schedule of Topics and Tests
Wk 1 Jan 10
Chapter 11
Wk 2 Jan 17
Chapter 11 & 12
Wk 3 Jan 24
Chapter 12
FINALS
**** Test 24th Janurary
9:00 section 7:30 Weds April 27th
Wk 4 Jan 31 Chapter 13
2:00 section 3:00 Mon April 25th
Wk 5 Feb 7 Chapter 13
Wk 6 Feb 14 Chapter 14
**** Test Feb 17th ****
Wk 7 Feb 21 Chapter 14
SPRING BREAK 28th Feb to 4th March
Wk 8 Mar 7 Chapter 15
Wk 9 Mar 14 Chapter 15
**** Test 17th March
Wk 10 Mar 21 Chapter 16
Wk 11 Mar 28 Chapter 16
Wk 12 Apr 4 Chapter 17
**** Test 7th April
Wk 13 Apr 11 Chapter l7
Wk 14 Apr 18 “Globalization”