Syllabus
History 151: World Civilizations I
Text: Civilization Past and Present
Teacher: Kevin Patrick
patrickk@dop.hawaii.edu or kpatrick@hawaii.edu
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~kpatrick/classes.html
1550 Wilder Avenue #A804, Honolulu, HI 96822
Mid-term paper is due at Week 6. You must write a paper that is at least three (3) pages
long on a topic of your choice that is pertinent to the subjects covered in Weeks 1 through
5. Please see the paper requirements noted below.
Final paper is due at Week 10. You must write a paper that is at least four (4) pages long
on a topic of your choice that is pertinent to the subjects covered in Weeks 1 through 10.
Please see the paper requirements noted below.
Late papers will be only be accepted when prior approval has been obtained. The grade
will be lowered by two points per day otherwise.
Grading:
35% class participation
30% mid-term paper
35% final paper
A = 90 to 100%
B = 80 to 89%
C = 70 to 79%
D = 60 to 69%
F = 59% or below
Participation: Please arrive on time for class, and be prepared to discuss the reading.
April 11, 2003, Week 1
April 18, 2003, Week 2,
April 25, 2003, Week 3
Introduction
What Is History
The Cradle of Civilization,
India and China to 300 BC and
May 2, 2003, Week 4,
The Greek Achievement
Roman Civilization
Read pages 61 through 113 of Civilization Past and Present
May 9, 2003, Week 5
Byzantium, Eastern Europe, and Russia
Medieval Europe, 500-1500
Islam
Read pages 115 through 181 of Civilization Past and Present
May 16, 2003, Week 6
Mid-term paper due
Africa to 1500
The Growth and Spread of Asian Culture, 300-1300
Read pages 183 through 225 of Civilization Past and Present
May 23, 2003, Week 7
The Americas to 1500
The Islamic Gunpowder Empires
Read pages 227 through 263 of Civilization Past and Present
May 30, 2003, Week 8
The Pacific Rim 1300-1600
The Renaissance, 1300-1600
Read pages 265 through 301 of Civilization Past and Present
June 6, 2003, Week 9
The Christian Reformation and the Emergence of the Modern Political System
Read pages 303 through 323 of Civilization Past and Present
June 13, 2003, Week 10
Global Encounters: The New World Economy
Read pages 325 through 343 of Civilization Past and Present
Final paper due
Wrap-up
Teacher Evaluation