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SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, West Campus
Spring, 2013
COURSE: MODERN WESTERN CIVILIZATION—HIS 1063
CALL #22348
SECTION: 401
LOCATION: L-102
TIME: 6:00 – 8:50 pm
Instructor: Sarah Wagner
Office Hours: 4:30 – 5:30, W
Office Phone: 595-8101
Office: I 266C
TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
E-MAIL ADDRESS: sarah.wagner@tulsacc.edu
THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO REACH ME WHEN I’M NOT ON CAMPUS. Please use
your TCC Outlook 365 email address for all correspondence. NOTE: I will not respond
to non-TCC email addresses. I will make every effort to respond to your question
within 72 hours.
ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES, WEST CAMPUS: I-106 (You can leave me a
message and turn in late assignments here) 595-8060. Always leave a number so that I
can return your call.
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division Name: Liberal Arts
Division Associate Dean: Karen Harmon
Office: WC L 144
Phone: 595-8079
COURSE PREREQUISITE AND TRANSFERABILITY
No prerequisite courses needed. This course should transfer readily to any public
institution of higher education in Oklahoma.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
The unfolding of the pattern of modern western civilization from the Renaissance to
current times. A study of the Age of Revolution and the beginnings of industrialism in the
nineteenth century and the social, economic, and political factors of recent world history.
Lecture 3 hours. No Laboratory.
TEXT:
The Western Heritage, 10th edition; by Kagan, Ozment & Turner . ( ISBN# 978-0-20566072) Make sure that you purchase your book at the West Campus store. Always bring
your book to class.
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GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS
 Critical Thinking
 Effective Communication
 Computer Proficiency
 Civic Responsibility
 Global Awareness
COURSE GOALS
This course is accepted as partial fulfillment of the Social Science requirement for most
of the Associate degrees offered at Tulsa Community College. Upon completion of this
course, you should be able to:
1. Identify and define the basic historical events, issues, and trends in the
development of Western Civilization from the Renaissance era to current
times.
2. Identify and discuss the meaning of major issues from this era and relate their
meaning to issues in your own life and the world around us now.
3. Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the material covered in
lectures and readings on examinations, assignments and in class discussions.
4. Develop your analytical abilities and ability to engage in “critical thinking”.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is a lecture course supplemented by assigned readings and class discussion.
A tentative reading schedule is attached to this syllabus. It is imperative that you read the
assigned material. In addition, supplemental handouts and videos may be used from time
to time. You are responsible for the completion of each reading at its assigned time.
NOTE: “Each student should expect to devote roughly two hours for every one hour
of class time for reading, studying and preparation of assignments outside of class.”
Readings are designed to stimulate and guide discussions. Class discussions are important
as a means to help you learn how to analyze your own and other people’s feelings,
beliefs, and attitudes.
ADA POLICY
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to
create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education
Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard
of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
There will be THREE examinations. The final exam will not be comprehensive. Exams
will cover material from the lectures and the text.
Exams must be written in blue or black ink. All paper will be provided. Exams are scaled
on the TCC format of 100%-90%=A, 89%-80%=B, 79%-70%=C, 69%-60%=D, 59%0%=F.
There are two papers in this class. There is a primary source paper worth 100 points.
There is also an Events paper worth 100 points. There is also a PowerPoint presentation
worth 100 points.
Quizzes and miscellaneous assignments will determine the final part of your grade.
Quizzes cannot be made up.
POINT BREAK DOWN
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III
PowerPoint
Primary Source Paper
1930s 10 Events Paper
Misc. Assignments/Quizzes
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
SCALE:
A=630 - 700
B=560 - 629
C=490 - 559
D=420 - 489
F=419 or below
MAKE-UP AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY
Be prepared to submit to me proof of emergency situations or illness that might cause
you to miss a scheduled exam. If you miss an exam, the make-up test must be taken
within one class period of the test date, at my convenience. Make-up tests will be taken
in the ACS Office (WC). The final must be taken on the day scheduled. Call me on the
day of the scheduled exam or due date if such an emergency exists.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class. No miscellaneous class assignments can
be accepted as late without proof of an emergency situation. Quizzes cannot be made up.
Major assignments (worth 100 points each) may be turned in late, however a letter grade
will be deducted for each day.
ATTENDANCE POLICY & TARDINESS
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Chronic tardiness is a disruption of the class and will be dealt with in accordance with
TCC codes of student behavior. NOTE: Attendance will be taken and excessive absences
will be reported to the Registrar. A total of three absences is considered excessive.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC
Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information
listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website:
www.tulsacc.edu
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class.
Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course
('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for
deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive
a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. Last
day to withdraw is APRIL 12, 2013.
LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES
Computers are available in the TLC. (i.e. “the Pit”) and in the LRC. Tutoring is also
available in the writing lab. If you need information on MLA style, or help with your
writing, they can assist you.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of
another writer are your own. It includes having another writer do work claimed to be your
own, copying the work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of
another as a guide to ideas and expressions that are then presented as your own. The
student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy
Handbook. A student guilty of plagiarism may receive a zero for the assignment and
an “F” in the course.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own
work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned
or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community
College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the
faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited
to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of
academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
 require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to
complete a substitute assignment or test;
 Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
 Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or
administratively withdraw the student from the class;
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
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the
administrative level by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and
students. Use of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s
mission of education, research, and community service. Student use of technology is
governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the
TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by
contacting and Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas
that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any
electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
Cell phones/texting
--DON’T DO IT!!— A cell phone will be confiscated if it rings or if a student is
caught texting in class. If this request is not followed by any one person during the
semester each student will be required to deposit his/her phone in a container outside of
the classroom for the class period. If a student has an emergency he/she must contact the
instructor before class begins in order to receive instruction on how to handle the
situation. *Be a responsible and respectful student in this course.
No food is permitted in any TCC classrooms.
Students should clean up after themselves.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise,
TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
SYLLABUS CHANGES
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any
changes to the syllabus in writing.
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HELPFUL HINTS
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Take notes over what you read and over the lectures. (Avoid underlining in text.)
Turn in all assignments.
Befriend a fellow student—make a study buddy.
Review on a regular basis; do not try to cram for the exams.
Syllabus can be found on blackboard under Course Documents.
Always proof read.
Keep/save copies of all your assignments. If emailed, carbon copy to yourself.
Read all instructions carefully.
Respect the belief systems of your fellow students.
Contact me if you have any question/problem!!
TENTATIVE READING SCHEDULE— MODERN WESTERN CIVILIZATION
(Subject to change.)
January 16: Renaissance & Discovery, Chapter 10
January 23: Reformation, Chapter 11
January 30: Age of Religious Wars, Chapter 12
February 6: Consolidation of States & The Old Regime, Chapters 13 & 15/Review
February 13: Exam One, The Enlightenment, begin Chapter 17
February 20: Enlightenment & Revolution, Chapters 17 & 18, Primary Source Paper
Due
February 27: Age of Napoleon, Chapter 19
March 6: General observations about Post-Napoleonic World/Review
March 13: Exam Two, Power Point Presentations Assigned
March 20: Spring Break, no classes
March 27: Age of Nation States, Chapter 22
April 3: Imperialism, Chapter 25
April 10: World War I, Chapter 26 – PowerPoint Presentations
April 17: The Interwar Years, Chapter 27
April 24: World War II, Chapter 28
May 1: Cold War Era, Chapter 29, 10 Events Paper Due
May 8: Final Exam