ROWAN UNIVERSITY
HISTORY 05.101
WESTERN CIVILIZATION SINCE 1660
SPRING 2011
Tuesday/Thursday
Mr. Robert S. Eastwick
(856) 428-0565
eastwick@rowan.edu
beastwick@verizon.net
Course Objectives
This course is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the major historical
events, ideas, and developments since the 17th century. The course examines the expansion of
European culture to other world areas and the consequent changes for European life. It examines
the impact of the Industrial Revolution on all aspects of Western culture, the rise of modernity,
the 18th and 19th century changes in Europe and the political and cultural crises of the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. The course concludes with the emergence of the Cold War in the post1945 world, the effects on Europe today and how these contributed to the modern world. The
course also introduces students to the principles and methodology of history
Required Text
Kagan, Donald, Steven Ozment and Frank M. Turner. The Western Heritage Since1648 Vol.II
10th edition. Also, a supplementary paperback copy of Sigmund Freud’s Civilization and Its
Discontents will be required.
Class Requirements
There will be two (2) major exams, including a midterm and a final exam, along with a
research paper of 5-8 pages. Students are expected to attend class regularly and participate in
class discussions. Brief written assignments will be utilized randomly throughout the semester
and will be based on the daily readings. Grading breakdowns as follows:
Midterm Exam = 30%
Final Exam
= 30%
Research Paper = 25%
Class Assignments,
Participation &
Attendance
=15%
Research Paper requirements and guidelines will be given at a later date.
Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism
Any form of academic dishonesty, cheating, or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any student
found to be in violation of Rowan University’s policies on cheating and plagiarism will be
punished accordingly. The History Department’s statement on plagiarism may be found at
www.rowan.edu/history/plagiarism.html.
Office Hours
I will be available immediately before and after class, and in the History Department Office at
approximately 2:45PM.(please let me know ahead of time that you are coming) for students who
have questions or concerns. Please contact me by phone or email, at (856) 428-0565 or
eastwick@rowan.edu.
Course Schedule
January 18 - Introduction and overview of the class
J 20 Kagan Ch. 16: 462-487
J 25 Kagan Ch. 17: 492-511 Doc. 496
J 27 Kagan 511-527 Doc. 513 and 515
F 1 Kagan 529-549
F 3 Kagan 549-560; 561-570 Doc. 550
F 8 Kagan 570-591 Doc. 589
F 10 Kagan 593-612
F 15 Kagan 614-621; 622-634
F 17 Kagan 634-654 Doc. 644
F 22 Kagan 661-680
F 24 Kagan 680-688
March 1 Kagan 690-710 Picture on 702
M 3 Kagan 710-722 (Mid Term Review)
M 8 Midterm (Chs. 15-23).
M 10 Kagan 724-734
Spring Break March 14 to 20
M 22 Kagan 734-752; Freud Civilization…Chapters I and II
M 24 Kagan 754-774; Freud pp. 64-112. Freud Chs. III and IV
M 29 Kagan 774-791; 798-802. Freud Chs. V and VI
M 31 Kagan 802-822 Doc. 802. Freud Chs. VII and VIII
A 5 Kagan 822-832; 833-844
A 7 Kagan 844-863 Doc. 845
A 12 Kagan 865-883
A 14 Kagan 884-900; 902-914
A 19 Kagan 914-935 Research Paper Due
A 21 Kagan 935-945; 947-957
A 26 Kagan 957-977
April 28 Catch-up and Review Final Exam Chs. 24-30; Freud Civilization and its Discontents
May 3-7 Finals Week Final Exam TBA