History 106 – European Civilization 1648 to Present
Western Nevada College – Kille
Spring Semester 2016
Hist106: 3 Credits
Prerequisites: none
NSHE Transfer Course
Room: TBA
T-TH 11:00a-12:15p
Director: Scott Morrison
Office: Bris 350 A
Email: Scott.Morrison@wnc.edu
Phone: 445-4401
Administrative Assistant: Katy Edmunds
Dee Kille, Instructor
My Office Hours:
M 4:00p-8:00p
T 12:15p-1:00p & 2:15p-3:15p
W 4:00p-6:00p
TH 12:15p-1:00p
My Office: Bris 350 O
My email: Jimee.Kille@wnc.edu
My Phone: 445-4276
Fax: 775-445-3141
Course description: European Civilization from 1648 to the Present is a survey exploring the development of
Western civilization and history from the mid-17th century to the present. The course will acquaint the student with
the importance of early absolute kings and queens, the French Revolution and Napoleon, the industrial revolution,
national unification, imperialism, communism, fascism, artistic and cultural accomplishments, the two world wars,
the cold war, and the recovery and influence of contemporary Europe.
History 106 relates to student learning outcomes in the following areas:
Communication: College-level writing skills
College-level oral communication skills
College-level reading skills
Analysis: Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills
Uses appropriate principles of reasoning and decision-making
Locates and evaluates information
Personal development: Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use
effective and efficient learning skills
Course Objectives and Linkage to General Education Program
The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge that allows students to further their study of
Western Civilizations and European History and/or apply this knowledge to meet their personal and professional
needs. The information in the parenthesis after a course objective refers to the specific general education (GE)
learning outcome that the objective meets. Objectives without this information are not linked to WNC’s general
education program.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated they can:
1. Exhibit factual knowledge of fundamental principles, distinct historical events, ideas and concepts of Western
civilizations from 1648 to the present (GE 1).
2. Examine and explain the forces leading to historical change and political, economic, and social transformation
through the location and evaluation of information including primary and secondary sources (GE 4).
3. Demonstrate an appreciation of cultural, political, and religious diversity through the examination of various
Western Civilizations after 1648 (GE 5).
4. Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through substantially error-free prose suitable in style and content to
the purpose of the document and the audience (GE 2, 9).
5. Draw a conclusion about a contemporary or enduring issue in Western Civilization, such as achievements and/or
resilience of peoples, and support the conclusion with appropriate reasoning and evidence (GE 10).
Grading policies and procedures: Written work will be graded in terms of accuracy, completeness, development of
thought, organization, and grammar. Exams must be legible and in ink. Discussion will be evaluated in terms of
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Western Nevada College – Kille
Spring Semester 2016
quality and consistency (on whether your discussion enhances the quality of the class; disruptive or irrelevant
comments are not advised). THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT IN THIS CLASS.
The following grade scale is in effect:
A 94-100%
B- 80-83%
D+ 67-69%
A- 90-93%
C+ 77-79%
D 64-66%
B+ 87-89%
C 74-76%
D- 60-63%
B 84-86%
C- 70-73%
F 0-59%
F for cases of plagiarism and academic dishonesty
W is not given in this course
Quizzes are worth 260 points; 1st paper is worth 150 points; 2nd paper is worth 200 points; midterm exam is worth
160 points; final is worth 210 points: total points possible 980.
Requirements:
Quizzes and Exams: During each class session there will be a short quiz of 10 questions from each of that class’s
assigned chapters. The questions will be in the matching format. Quizzes cannot be made up. If you are going to
miss a class, you may take the quiz in advance. Please contact me to set up a time during an office hour to take the
quiz.
There will also be a midterm exam and a final exam each consisting of True-False, Multiple-choice, and short
essay identification questions. The final exam is not comprehensive, but will also include a longer essay question.
No notes or books are allowed during the quizzes or exams, with one exception: students whose first language is not
English can use an English-foreign language dictionary. Missed exams cannot be made up without prior approval of
the instructor.
Written assignments: There will be two written assignments required for this class. The first will be an analysis
paper of a non-fiction book chosen from the WNC Library. The book must concern the materials studied in the first
half of this class. The paper must be at least three pages (750 words or more) written in MLA format and submitted
through the Turnitin tool. The second will be a research paper on an approved topic of your choice and will be at
least five pages (1250 words or more, also written in MLA format) and submitted through the Turnitin tool. All
papers must be typed and double-spaced and will be evaluated on the premise that content and style are inseparable.
Late papers will be reduced by 1/3 grade for every class period late. Students should keep extra copies of all
materials that they turn in. If a student’s paper is lost, no matter who is at fault, it is the student’s responsibility to
give the instructor another copy.
There will be a mandatory MLA workshop so students can familiarize themselves with the proper format. Please see
the attached schedule for the exact date. Papers not written in MLA format will be docked or failed.
Academic Skills Center and other tutoring: History 106 contains an important writing element. Students are
strongly encouraged to seek additional help and feedback on their writing. The WNC Academic Skills Center
employs tutors who will assist you in your efforts Visit the Academic Skills Center website at
www.wnc.edu/studentservices/asc to check tutoring hours and more detailed contact information. The Carson
Campus ASC can be reached at 445-4260; the Fallon ASC can be reached at 423-1565 ext. 2278.
Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Papers must be the student’s own original work. Plagiarism includes using
the ideas of others without crediting them; this includes, but is not limited to, encyclopedias, dictionaries, the
internet, your friends, emails, and any other source that is not your original idea. Cases of plagiarism will result in
failure of this class. Cheating on a quiz or an exam will result in failure of the quiz or exam.
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Spring Semester 2016
Attendance: You are responsible for all assigned readings on the days on which they are due, and for all lecture and
discussion material. Understanding the material is difficult if your attendance is erratic; class participation is
seriously compromised by frequent absences. Students with 90% or better attendance will earn a 10 point bonus.
Incompletes and withdrawals: Incompletes are rarely given. Students must complete a request for an incomplete
and have completed all the work through the 14th week of class with a minimum grade of 75%. Students requesting
an incomplete must see the instructor before the end of the semester. April 1, 2016 is the last day to switch from
credit to audit or to withdraw from this class.
Disability Policy: Any student who feels that he or she may need accommodation based on a documented disability
should meet with the disability coordinator at the earliest convenience to endure timely and appropriate
accommodations. The Disability Support Services office is located in Cedar 209-212; the phone number is 4454459. Please contact them as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations.
Cell phones and electronics policy: Cell phones and other electronic equipment are to be turned off while in the
classroom. Cells phones are not to be used in the classroom right before, during, or immediately after class.
Emergency calls can be made in other proper areas of the college. After an initial warning the student whose cell
phone disturbs the class will have his or her final grade dropped by one letter grade.
SPECIAL NOTE: Surreptitious or covert video-taping of class or unauthorized audio recording of class is
prohibited by law and by Board of Regents policy. This class may be videotaped or audio recorded only with the
written permission of the instructor. In order to accommodate students with disabilities, some students may have
been given permission to record class lectures and discussions. Therefore, students should understand that their
comments during class may be recorded.
Schedule
All readings are from Western Civilization: Beyond Boundaries Noble, et.al. Vol. 2, 7th edition
Week 1: January 26-28 – Introduction: objectives, requirements, grading. Chapter 16 “Europe I
the Age of Louis XIV, ca. 1640-1715.”
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 16
Week 2: February 2-4 – Chapter 17: “A Revolution in Worldview” and Chapter 18: “Europe on the
Threshold of Modernity, ca. 1715-1789.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 17
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 18
Week 3: February 9-11 – Chapter 19: “The Age of Revolution, 1789- 1815.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 19 pp 563--579
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 19 pp 579-589
Week 4: February 16-18 – Chapter 20: “The Industrial Transformation of Europe, 1750-1850”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 20 pp 594-605
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 20 pp 605-615
** Tuesday February 18: MANDATORY MLA WORKSHOP IN THE LIBRARY 11:00-12:15
Meet in Library Conference Room 201
Week 5: February 23-25 – Chapter 21: “Restoration, Reform, and Revolution, 1814-1848.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 21 pp 618-634
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 21 pp 634-647
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Western Nevada College – Kille
Spring Semester 2016
Week 6: March 1-3 -- Chapter 22: “Nationalism and Political Reform, 1850-1880”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 22 pp 649-660
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 22 pp 661-673
First paper due in class March 3 on Turnitin (Book analysis).
Week 7: March 8-10 – Review for midterm on March 8
Mid-term exam March 10
Week 8: March 15-17 – Chapter 23: “The Age of Optimism, 1850-1880.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 23 pp 676-688
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 23 pp 688-699
Week 9: March 22-24 -- Spring Break, no classes
Week 10: March 29-31-- Chapter 24: “Imperialism and Escalating Tensions, 1880-1914”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 24 pp 702-716
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 24 pp 716-728
Friday, April 1, 2016 is the last day to withdraw or switch from credit to audit.
Week 11: April 5-7 – Chapter 25: “War and Revolution, 1914-1919.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 25 pp 731-747
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 25 pp 747-762
Week 12: April 12-14 -- Chapter 26: “The Illusion of Stability, 1919-1930.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 26 pp 765-777
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 26 pp 777-791
Week 13: April 19-21 -- Chapter 27: “The Tortured Decade, 1930-1939.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 27 pp 794-812
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 27 pp 812-822
Week 14: April 26-28 -- Chapter 28: “The Era of the Second World War, 1939-1949.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 28 pp 825-838
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 29 pp 839-856
Week 15: May 3-5 – Chapter 29: “An Anxious Stability: The Age of the Cold War, 1949-1989.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 29 pp 859-874
Quiz on Thursday Chapter 29 pp8 74-893
Second paper due in class May 5 on Turnitin (Research paper).
Week 16: May 10-12 -- Chapter 30: “A Continuing Experiment: The West and the World Since 1989.”
Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 30
Review for final exam
Week 16: May 17 – Final Exam
PLEASE NOTE: You are not required to accept any of the ideas that you will encounter in this course!
You are required to understand all of the ideas that you will encounter in this course!
I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME. I WILL NOTIFY YOU OF ANY
CHANGES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
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