Western Civilization Since 1660
Spring 2012
HIST 05 101 7 TR 12:15 – 1:30 PM Library 126
HIST 05 101 2 TR 1:45 - 3:00 PM Science 126
Instructor
Robert S. Hohwald, Ph. D.
Appointments can be by email.
E-Mail
hohwaldr@rowan.edu
Description This course examines the development of Western civilization from the
birth of the nation state to the rise of the European Union.
Goal
This course is not one of names and dates, for it traces how political, social,
economic, religious, military and intellectual forces formed the societies that
produced our current Western Civilization.
Objectives
There are eight components of each society we study: 1) origins 2) politics
3) religion 4) social classes 5) economy 6) military 7) collapse 8) its effect on us
Outcome The ability to discuss the eight components of each society covered in the
course.
Assessment Each student will produce six essay papers; each essay is two typed
pages. The student may use any writing style. The papers will consist of your
own work and the work of others when their work is properly attributed. The
student will discuss each paper in class when it is submitted. A late paper may be
lowered one grade. All papers are submitted by hand; no e-mail papers are
accepted.
Each student will do two five-minute presentations on a person or event in the
course.
The final exam is a take-home, essay exam.
Texts Marvin Perry, et al., Western Civilization, Volume II From the
1660s Ninth Edition (Boston; Wadsworth 2008, ISBN 0547147465)
Marvin Perry, et al., Sources of the Western Tradition, Volume
II
From the Renaissance to the Present Eighth Edition
(Boston: Wadsworth, 2011
ISBN 0495913219)
Any older edition of these books is suitable for the course.
Grading six short papers 70% two presentations, discussion and attendance 20%
exam 10%
Absences Students are expected to attend all classes unless they have a medical or an
immediate family emergency. Five or more absences will lower class
discussion grade.
Student Accommodation Policy
Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that
may have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact me. You are
not required to disclose to me the nature of your disability, only that you
qualify for accommodation, with the appropriate paperwork from the office of
Student Affairs. Students must provide documentation of their disability to
the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and
accommodations. The ASC can be reached at 856-256-4234 and is located on
the third floor of Savitz Hall. Staff is available to answer questions regarding
accommodations and to help you obtain them.
Classes
Jan 17
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24
26
31
Feb 2
7
9
14
16
21
23
28
Mar 1
6
8
20
22
27
29
Apr 3
5
10
12
17
19
24
26
May 3
Introduction
Introduction
WC 16,17 Sources 1,2,3
WC 18
WC 19 Sources 4
WC 20 Paper: Why a French Revolution?
Paper: Napoleon: good or bad?
WC 21 Sources 5
WC 22, Sources 6,7 Paper: Why an industrial revolution in Britain?
WC 23
WC 24 Sources 8
WC 25
WC 26
WC 27 Sources 9 Paper: Why European Imperialism?
Presentations
Presentations
WC 28 Sources10
WC 29 Sources 11
WC 30 Sources 12 Paper: Why did the First World War occur?
WC 31 Sources 13
WC 32 Sources 14
WC 33, Sources 15 Paper: Effects of Second World War?
WC 34
Presentations
Presentations
All Late Papers Due Exam Questions
Final Exam Science Bldg 126 10:15-11;15