UNIVERSIDAD DE ESPECIALIDADES ESPÍRITU SANTO
FACULTAD DE ESTUDIOS INTERNACIONALES
SYLLABUS
ENGLISH VERSION
FOR DAC 11 VER 12 03 09
COURSE: World Civilization I
FACULTY: Jorge Salomón
# CONTACT HRS: 45
YEAR: 2011
DAYS: Monday - Thursday
ROOM # : F-210
CODE: UHUM 106
CREDITS: 3
#NON CONTACT HOURS: 96
PERIOD: Fall I
SCHEDULE: 6:00 – 7:20 pm
DATE: August 8, 2011
1.- DESCRIPTION
This course covers social, economic and historical events from ancient times up
until the 1500´s. We take outstanding writings about important historical developments, as
well as known political and philosophical masterpieces to show the student what was the
main trend and motivation during a given period of time. This allows the student a broad
understanding about philosophical, economic, political and material development of the
world as we know it today.
2.- JUSTIFICATION
In an era of globalization, it is necessary for students to be aware of the various
societies in the past that have contributed to modern society. Students must be aware that
societies have evolved differently and all have had an impact.
3.- OBJECTIVES
3.1 GENERAL
Students will be able to explain how the events of ancient history have affected the
development of modern civilization.
3.2 SPECÍFIC
Students will:Error!
Describe the birth of civilization in the Middle East
Analyze how Greek and Roman civilization have formed the foundations for modern
western civilization
Describe the effects of non-western civilizations on our culture
Describe how the renaissance marked a change in western civilization
4.- COMPETENCIES
Students summarize influences of ancient civilizations to our modern society and
articulate meaningful contributions to our knowledge base.
5.- COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
DATE
Specific
competencies
Content
Session 1
August 29
Catalogues the
Middle Eastern
and Egyptian
cultures and
interpret their
influence on
western civilization
Introduction
Homework/projects/assignments ASSESSMENT
(Non-Contact Hours)
(performance
indicators)
Session 2
August 30
Epic of
Gilgamesh
Epic of Gilgamesh
Pages 1-8
Session 3
August 31
Code of
Hammurabi
Code of Hammurabi
Pages 1-6
Session 4
Sept 1
Code of
Hammurabi
Code of Hammurabi
Pages 7-12
Session 5
Sept 5
Egyptian
Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
Pages 18-26
Session 6
Sept 6
Session 7
Sept 7
Session 8
Sept 8
Session 9
Sept 12
Session 10
Sept 13
Session 11
Sept 14
Session 12
Sept 15
Evaluates the
Ecclesiastes
influence of the
Bible on western
civilization
Discusses the
Early and
principal
Classical Greece
contributions of the
Greek
philosophers on
our society
Athens and the
Birth of
Democracy
Presents a topic
orally to the class
Ecclesiastes
Pages 7-17
Early and Classical Greece
Pages 76-86
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Athens and the Birth of Democracy Presents outlines
Pages 89-95
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Oral Presentation Research a topic related to world Presents research
civilizations up until the 15th century
to the class
#1
Greek
Greek Achievements and the
Presents outlines
Achievements
Hellenistic World Pages 97-106
of readings and
and the
participates in
Hellenistic World
class discussion
The Origin of War
The Origin of War – Plato
Presents outlines
Pages 38-43
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Aristotle on
Aristotle on Education
Presents outlines
Education
Pages 324-337
of readings and
participates in
Session 13
Sept 19
Evaluates and
compares Roman
society with our
society
Session 14
Sept 20
Session 15
Sept 21
Session 16
Sept 22
Session 21
October 3
Session 22
October 4
Session 23
October 5
Session 24
October 6
Session 25
October10
Session 26
October 11
Session 27
October 12
Rome – Crisis of
the Republic
Rome – Crisis of the Republic
Pages 128-137
Review all topics studied in class
Midterm
Juvenal –
Satires, Life in
Rome
Lists the main
influences of
Byzantine and
Arab civilizations
on our society
Session 19
Sept 28
Session 20
Sept 29
The Romans
Pages 121-128
Writes an exam
Session 17
Sept 26
Session 18
Sept 27
The Romans
Compares and
contrasts how
Far Eastern
cultures differ from
Western
Civilization
Juvenal – Satires, Pages 23-33
Life in Rome Pages 50-61
Suetonious – On
Nero as an
Imperial Artist
Suetonious – On Nero as an
Imperial Artist
Pages 285-289
Byzantine society
Byzantine society
Pages 172-177
The Arabs
The Arabs
Pages 178-185
Ramayana
Ramayana
Pages 1-7
Ramayana
Ramayana
Pages 8-13
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Performance on
the written exam
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents outlines
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Presents a topic Oral Presentation Research a topic related to world Presents research
orally to the class # 2
civilizations up until the 15th century
to the class
The Travels of
The Travels of Marco Polo
Presents outlines
Marco Polo
Pages 1-7
of readings and
(China)
participates in
class discussion
The Art of War
The Art of War
Presents outlines
Pages 1-5
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Evaluates the
The Renaissance
The Renaissance
Presents outlines
causes and
Pages 344-348
of readings and
consequences of
participates in
the Renaissance in
class discussion
Europe
The Renaissance
The Renaissance (Civic
Presents outlines
(Civic Humanists)
Humanists)
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
The Prince
The Prince
Presents outlines
Pages 1-7
of readings and
Session 28
October 13
Session 29
October 17
Session 30
October 18
Presents a topic
orally to the class
Writes an exam
participates in
class discussion
The Hospitality of
The Hospitality of Torello d’Istria
Presents outlines
Torello d’Istria
Pages 15-33
of readings and
participates in
class discussion
Oral Presentation Research a topic related to world Presents research
civilizations up until the 15th century
to the class
#2
Review all topics studied in class
Performance on
the written exam
Final Exam
6.- METHODOLOGY
At the beginning of the course each student is given a copy of the syllabus so he or
she can follow the daily readings. During the first week of class, each student chooses the
topics that he or she will present as oral presentation assignments. In each class, after the
explanation about the day’s topic is given, we proceed with an exchange of questions and
answers between the students and the professor. Sometimes audio visual projections are
arranged by the students at specific dates.
7.- EVALUATION
7.1 Assessment Criteria
Completion of assigned readings and outlines
Class Participation
Research and oral presentation
Written exams
7.2 Performance Markers
Summarizes the influence of ancient civilizations on our modern society.
Articulates meaningful contributions to our knowledge base.
7.3 Weighting
Midterm exam:
25%
Final Exam:
25%
Other 50% of final grade: Oral Presentations (2)
Class Participation
Outlines of Readings
20%
10%
20%
8.- BIBLIOGRAPHY
8.1 Required
Collection of Articles and Photocopies presented by the teacher
8.2 Complementary
Graves, Richard, et. al. Civilizations of the World. Harper and Row, N.Y. 1990;
Edwards McNall Burns, Western Civilizations, Seventh Edition Norton and Co. Inc.
New York 1968
8.3 Hand-outs
8.4 WEBliography
9.- FACULTY INFORMATION
NAME: JORGE SALOMÓN HURTADO
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Undergraduate:
Associate of Arts
Bachelor of University Studies
Graduate:
Certificat du première anèe
du troisième cycle
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, New York
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Institute for Studies in Social and
Economic Development
Université de Paris I
Paris, France
EMAIL: jesalomon@hotmail.com
10.- FACULTY SIGNATURE AND OR DEAN/DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL (SIGNATURE)
Prepared by: Jorge Salomón Hurtado Date: August 8, 2011
Reviewed by: Dean Monica Reynoso
Date: August, 2011