A Survey of Western Civilization (I) History 1010 Fall Semester, CCRI Instructor: Dr. Jon Q. Lu Course Outline: This is essentially a survey of Western cultural, political and social developments from the modest beginnings in the ancient Near East (3500 BC), through Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformations of the sixteenth century (1600 AD). For a survey course of this magnitude, reading is crucial if you want to get something out of it and move beyond the generalizations. On average, you should spend at least five hours on the reading assignment per week. The lectures are given under the assumption that you have read the weekly assignment before class. Therefore, not all basic historical facts are covered in class. The lectures primarily serve to highlight, supplement or substantiate certain points outlined in our textbook. Required Reading: McKay, John P. and et al., A History of Western Society, vol. I (8th ed. 2006) Additional readings will be handed out in class irregularly. Some video materials will be used to help visualize the period we are studying. There will be two group discussions during the semester. Course Requirements: Requirements: There are five multiple-choice tests. The final semester grade will be the average of four grades (Three best of the first four AND the fifth grade = 25% each). No make-up exams will be given under any circumstances and no request for extra credit will be granted. Tests two and four will be open-book tests. The tests are not cumulative. Test questions will be from both the classroom discussion and the textbook readings (50/50 split). Penalties: If you have managed to take only three of the five tests during the semester, the final grade will be based on the average of the three with a mandatory deduction of 20 points off the average. If only two tests are taken, the final grade will be an F, unless you have withdrawn from the class. Incentives: A perfect attendance will earn you 5 points on top of the final grade average. Weekly Meeting Schedule: 1:00-2:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday 2:30-3:45 p.m. Monday and Wednesday 1:00-3:30 p.m. Thursday Office and Contact Info: Room 1236 in the Faculty Lounge. I am also available to provide assistance via telephone: 401-333-7357 (O), or contact me by e-mail: jlu@ccri.edu (not case sensitive). Office Hours: 12:00-1:00 p.m. (M.Tu.W.Th.) Weekly Reading Schedule: Time Week-1 Week-2 Test One Week-3 Week-4 Week-5 Week-6 Test Two Week-7 Week-8 Week-9 Test Three Week-10 Week-11 Week-12 Week-13 Test Four Week-14 Week 15 Test Five Themes 3500-500 BC Intro/Near East Origins Egypt and Israel 1500 BC-600 AD Greek Legacy (R/D)* Roman Republic Roman Empire Birth of W. Europe Open-book Test 600-1200 AD Early Middle Ages Church Reform Crusades and Society 1200-1450 AD High Middle Ages Europe in Chaos (R/D)* Renaissance (I) Renaissance (II) Open-book Test 1450-1600 AD Reformation Overseas Expansion Dec. 18 (exam week) *R/D = Extra reading and group discussion Required Reading Chapter 1 p10-31 Chapter 2 p33-53 50 minutes Chapter 4 p95-123 Chapter 5 p133-151 Chapter 6 p167-186 Chapter 7 p211-233 60 inutes Chapter 8 p240-263 Chapter 9 p265-270, 283-293 Chapters 10 p295-324 50 minutes Chapter 11 p331-341,361-375 Chapter 12 p395-411 Chapter 13 p422-451 Chapter 13 p422-451 60 inutes Chapter 14 p477-487, 489-502 Chapter 15 p510-519 50 minutes