Heartland Community College
Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Course Prefix and number: HIST 262
Course Title: Non-Western Civilization II
CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3 LABORATORY HOURS: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include prerequisites):
Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 101.
This course is designed as an introduction to the study of non-western civilizations from the late-fifteenth
century to the present. The cultural, political, economic and social roots will be explored. An appreciation
of the organizing principles and philosophical and religious tenants of these diverse civilizations will be
developed through in-depth readings on selected topics in all of the following areas: East Asian, South
Asian, Western and Central Asian and African.
Instructor Information:
Instructor Name: Michael Cardinal
Phone number to contact instructor: [309-830-8073 (work)]
Instructor e-mail address: Michael.Cardinal@heartland.edu
Location of instructor’s office: By Appointment
Hours and days of instructor’s office hours: Online and By Appointment
TEXTBOOK:
Kevin Reilly. The Worlds of History: A Comparative Reader, Vol. II: Since 1400. 4TH ed.
Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2010. Print.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
This course fulfills 3 of the 9 semester hours of credit in Social Sciences required for the
A.A. or A.S. degree. This course should transfer as part of the General Education Core
Curriculum described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative to other Illinois colleges and
universities participating in the IAI. However, students should consult an academic
advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web
page at www.itransfer.org for more information.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Outcomes
General Education
Outcomes
Range of Assessment Methods
Distinguish between primary and
secondary sources as the foundation
of modern historical scholarship in
Non-Western Civilization from the
late fifteenth century to the present.
PS1
exams, quizzes, research paper,
group project, other methods
Interpret primary sources critically by CT3
analyzing their historical contexts.
exams, quizzes, research paper,
group project, other methods
Formulate historical interpretations, CO4
both in discussion and in writing, and
defend them critically with reference
to primary and secondary sources.
exams, quizzes, research paper,
group project, oral report, other
methods
Incorporate into historical
CT3
interpretations, both in discussion and
in writing, an understanding of
historical causation reflecting a)
knowledge of important figures and
events in Non-Western Civilization
and their chronological relationship to
each other and b) an awareness of the
contingent relationships.
exams, quizzes, research Paper,
group project, oral report, other
methods
Acquire at one and the same time a DI3
comprehension of diverse cultures and
shared humanity, as evidenced both
orally and in writing.
exams, quizzes, research paper,
group project, oral report, other
methods
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Anthropological Overview of Human Civilizations
Political and Economic Development in East Asia c. 1600
Shifting Alliances in Mogul India
The Dynamic of Ottoman Imperial Control in Asia and Africa
East African Development of Foreign Trade
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Slave Trade
China and the European Powers 1720-1850
China and Japan Respond to the European Challenge 1850-1931
African Development after the European Invasions 1789-1923
The Middle East in transition 1789-1923
The Native Americans Respond to European Invasions 15 19-1926
The World Wars and Decolonization
Africa and Asia: Revolution within the Cold War Context
The Third World and the Non-Aligned Movement
The UN and the Legacy of Colonial Rule
Ethnic Conflict and the Potential for Peace in the Post-Cold War Era
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
The instructor will use a variety of instructional techniques: lecture, demonstration, discussion,
questioning. The purpose in using several techniques is to avoid the ordinary and repetitive, as well as
increasing the ability of the students to actively participate in their own education. Self-participation will
grant the student a better understanding and insight, thereby increasing their knowledge.
Course Policies:
In order to successfully complete this course, students must do the following:
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Attend class regularly.
Participate in class discussions and questioning.
Complete assignments in a thorough and timely manner.
Complete all assessments and evaluations (quizzes, exams, etc.)
Have fun and learn!
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students will be evaluated and graded both objectively and subjectively according to the
following system:
ESSAYS
ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK
PARTICIPATION
40%
30%
30%
TOTAL
100%
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91-100%
81-90%
71-80%
61-70%
60% and below
Assignments/Tests/Make-Ups:
Several assignments will be given throughout the semester. ALL assignments must be
completed by the end of the semester.
MAKE UP EXAMS will not be allowed without a valid excuse
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS will not be accepted late without a valid excuse
A valid excuse includes a written medical note or proof of emergency (family death, etc.)
Participation (or Attendance):
You are expected to attend each and every class meeting. You are expected to come to class
prepared. You are expected to contribute to class discussion regularly whether you receive a
grade for participation or not.
Incompletes:
Under extra-ordinary circumstances an incomplete may be given at the instructor’s discretion, if the
student has completed more than 50% of the graded assignments and if the instructor believes that the
student is likely to finish the course. No one has an automatic right to receive an incomplete.
Extra-Credit:
Extra-credit may be offered at the instructor’s discretion. No extra-credit is scheduled for this course.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
This course requires approximately 30-40 pages of reading per week or 500 per semester.
Reading assignments will include both primary and secondary source materials. Students will be
required to write essays on exams and a 5-10 page research paper. A minimum of 15 pages of
college level writing is required in this course.
Week Ending
UNIT
Chapter/Reading
January 21
Course Intro
Course Intro
January 28
UNIT I: Expansion
CH 15: Overseas Expansion in the
Early Modern Period
CH 16: Atlantic World Encounters
February 4
February 13
UNIT II: Sovereignty
CH 18: Gender and Family
February 11
February 25
UNIT III: Revolution
March 11
UNIT IV: Nationalism
UNIT V: Conflict
CH 24-25: World Wars I and II
CH 26: Cold War and Third World
Conflicts
April 8
April 15
CH 22: Colonized and Colonizers
CH 23: Nationalism and
Westernization
March 25
April 1
CH 19: The Scientific Revolution
CH 20-21: Enlightenment and
Revolution
Mid-Term Essay
March 4
March 18
CH 17: State and Religion
UNIT VI: Globalization
CH 27: Bio-History and
Environmentalism
April 22
CH 28: Globalization
May 6
Final Essay