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Spring 2009
Dr. Rachel Standish
CUNN 126
(209) 954-5325
rstandish@deltacollege.edu
HIST 002B, World History Since 1600 (58638)
MWF 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
HOLT 401
Course Description
This course is a survey of world societies since 1600 with special emphasis on the
dynamic interaction and comparison of peoples and cultures. Focus is placed on tracing
concurrent political, social, cultural, economic, and religious developments. The course
examines the key elements of various cultures and their legacy for the global community
today. (UC, CSU)
Course Outline
The course outline will be made available to you under “Resources” in the Etudes online
classroom, which is discussed later in the syllabus.
Required Texts:
Bulliet et al., The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History, Vol. II
Andrea and Overfield, The Human Record: Sources of Global History, Vol. II, 6th ed.
Textbook Website
http://college.hmco.com/history/world/bulliet/earth_peoples_sas/1e/student_home.html
Course Goals
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Understand the development of world societies and the way their histories
influence contemporary events and culture.
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Acquire a familiarity of the diversity of societies and their cultures.
3.
Appreciate the interaction among cultures and the impact, both positive and
negative, of this interaction.
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Recognize history as a way to consider issues, both past and present. Recognize
history as a useful tool in developing a rational perspective on those issues.
Course Work
Your course work will consist of two midterm exams (15% each), one final exam (25%),
one primary source essay (25%), in-class discussions and homework (10%) and brief
quizzes (10%).
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Due Dates
Midterm 1: Monday, Feb. 9
Primary Source Essay: Friday, Mar. 13
Midterm 2: Friday, Apr. 17
Final Exam: Wednesday, May 20
Quizzes, Homework and Discussions: Scheduled in-class
Grading Scale
Final Exam, Paper
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
59 or lower = F
Midterms
50 – 45 = A
44 – 40 = B
39 – 35 = C
34 – 30 = D
29 or lower = F
Quizzes, Homework
5 – 4.5 = A
4=B
3.5 = C
3=D
2 or lower = F
Description of Assignments
For each midterm exam, you will select either a multiple choice test (50 questions) or an
essay test (one 7-8 paragraph essay). Your final exam will consist of 100 multiple choice
questions or two essay questions. You will be given a study guide one week before each
test to help you prepare. All exams will be administered in class.
You will also write a four- to five-page essay based on primary source material (a
primary source is a document, image, or material item that is contemporary with the time
period you are studying). I will provide you with a selection of topics based on
documents in your primary source reader at least two weeks before the due date. You
cannot receive a passing grade in the course unless you submit and receive a passing
grade on this paper.
You will have a number of brief quizzes on the class material. These quizzes will be
announced at least a week in advance in class. They will be a combination of multiple
choice questions and fill-in-the-blank vocabulary questions.
There will be regular in-class discussions and homework covering the primary source
documents in the Andrea and Overfield reader. These will be announced in advance in
class; you should be sure to have either read the assigned material or have both read it
and prepared written responses to questions I will have given you already.
Attendance
You will not be graded on attendance; however, I will be taking roll each class session
for administrative purposes.
A side note: Showing up but not paying attention will keep you from being dropped, but
it will not help you when exam time rolls around. You need to be alert and taking notes,
not dozing, gazing into space, reading your textbook for this or any other classes, doing
homework, or chatting with and/or texting your friends. If you engage in non-attentive or
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disruptive behavior, I will remove you from the classroom; if I have to remove you from
class more than twice, I will drop you from the course.
Withdrawal Policy
If this course does not suit your needs or fit into your schedule, it is YOUR responsibility
to drop it. Do not assume that I will drop you if your absences are excessive; do not
assume that I will not.
Withdrawal Policy
If this course does not suit your needs or fit into your schedule, it is YOUR responsibility
to drop it. I may, at my discretion, drop you for frequent or prolonged absences. Do not,
however, assume that I will. It is your responsibility to drop this class.
Late Work:
I realize that it is sometimes necessary to reschedule exams and paper due dates.
However, I will do so only in cases of legitimate, serious, and documented emergencies
(“I forgot,” and “I wasn’t prepared” do not count). You have a maximum of five days to
make up late work, and unless you missed class as a result of a Delta college activity, you
will be penalized two points for every day your work is late.
Please note that you CANNOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEPT
LEGITIMATE DELTA ACTIVITIES make up in-class discussions or submit late
homework, so schedule accordingly.
Plagiarism Policy
It can be tempting to take your words and ideas straight from the textbook or websites
when you’re composing your exam answers. This, however, constitutes plagiarism,
which will at the very least cause you to fail the exam in question, and potentially get you
expelled from the course. If you are uncertain about what plagiarism is, check out
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/wts/resources.html or
http://facpub.stjohns.edu/~roigm/plagiarism/. These sites include both a definition of
plagiarism and examples of acceptable and unacceptable use of sources.
Classroom Etiquette
It is expected that students in all Social Science Division classes will:
Be attentive to, and participate in, all instructional activities
Be courteous to people with different perspectives and values
Be respectful of all persons
Be on time - instructor reserves the right to not allow you into class if you are late
Not leave early without instructor permission
Not disrupt class sessions by inappropriate behavior
Not cheat on assignments or examinations
Not engage in plagiarism
Not eat, drink or smoke in classrooms
Make use of instructor office hours during designated times
Turn off and put away all electronic devices.
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Office Hours
If you need or want any assistance or would simply like to drop by to ask questions on a
one-on-one basis, please stop by my office (CUNN 126) during my scheduled office
hours, which are:
Monday-Friday, 11:00-12:00 p.m.
If this time is not convenient for you, please send me e-mail (rstandish@deltacollege.edu)
or give me a call (209.954.5325) and we can schedule an alternative time to meet.
A Note on Web-Enhanced Classes
This class is web-enhanced, which means that there is a website attached to it. I will use
this website to post study guides, possibly administer quizzes, make announcements, and
make other types of class-related material available to you. Announcements will be sent
out to your Delta e-mail address, so make sure that you know what yours is.
Logging into Etudes
Open a Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox), and type in http://etudes-ng.fhda.edu
to go to the ETUDES-NG Gateway. It's a good idea to “bookmark” this page so you can
easily return later.
1) Enter your User ID and Password in the upper-right corner, and click the Login
button. Your User ID and Password are the same as the Student ID and PIN you
use to access the online registration system.
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Your Student ID is an assigned 9-digit number beginning with 98. Be sure
to enter it without the dashes.
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Your PIN is your date of birth in the form MMDDYY, unless you have
changed it to something else.
2) Once you log in, you'll see a “tab” for your course on a navigation bar along the
top of the screen, underneath the ETUDES-NG logo. It will look like the
following:
SJDC HIST 017A 88714 WS F07 - Click the tab to access course content.
If you need technical assistance, please contact the ETUDES-NG Help Desk between the
hours of 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday, at (209) 954-5840 or
http://otrs.deltacollege.edu/otrs/customer.pl
One Last Thing
This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class.
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Class Calendar
Week 1
Jan. 12, 14 & 16:
Reading:
Week 2
Monday, Jan. 19:
Jan. 21 & 23:
Reading:
Week 3
Jan. 26, 28 & 30:
Reading:
The State of the World in 1600 & the Scientific Revolution
Bulliet: Introduction
Ch. 14, p. 348-36
Ch. 15, p. 371-385
Andrea and Overfield (A & O): Prologue, p. P-1 – P-15
#2, Cranach, ‘Two Kinds of Preaching,” p. 12-15
#8, Bacon, “New Organan,” p. 34-36
NO CLASS—MLK JR. DAY HOLIDAY
The Growth of the European State System
Bulliet: Ch. 15, p. 385-393
A & O: #26, Bossuet, “Politics Derived,” p. 134
#27, “The English Bill of Rights,” p. 138
The Atlantic Economy: America and Africa
Bulliet: Ch. 16
A & O: #20, Afonso I, “Letters to the King,” p. 104
#21, dos Santos “Eastern Ethiopia," p. 106
#23, DeVries, “Voyages,” p. 116
#24, de Zorita, “Summary Relation,” p. 119
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 IS THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST A REFUND FOR A CLASS.
Week 4
Feb. 2, 4 & 6:
Reading:
The Great Islamic Empires
Bulliet: Ch. 17
A & O: #10, Beg Monshi, “History of Shah Abbas,” p. 51
#11, Jahangir, “Memoirs,” p. 55
#12, Sultan Selim I, “Letter,” p. 60
#38, Pasha, “The Book of Counsel,” p.190
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT A "W".
Week 5
Monday, Feb. 9:
Feb. 11:
Friday, Feb. 13:
Reading:
FIRST MIDTERM EXAMINATION
The Far East: China’s Waxing and Waning Fortunes
NO CLASS—PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND
Bulliet: Ch. 18, p. 446-460
A & O: #18, Yang Lien, “Memorial,” p. 86
#43, Dundas, “Letter,” p. 214
#44, Emperor Quianlong, “Edict,” p. 217
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Week 6
Monday, Feb. 16:
Feb. 18 & 20:
Reading:
Week 7
Feb. 23, 25 & 27:
Reading:
Week 8
Mar. 2, 4 & 6:
Reading:
Week 9
Mar. 9, 11, & 13:
Friday, Mar. 13:
Reading:
Week 10
Mar. 16, 18 & 20:
Reading:
NO CLASS—PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND
Japan and the Russian Empire
Bulliet: Ch. 18, p. 460-469
A & O: #16, Kaibara and Token Ekiken, “Common Sense
Teachings,” p. 78
#19, “Edicts,” p. 89
#28, Peter the Great, “Edicts and Decrees,” p. 140
Political Revolutions in the West
Bulliet: Ch. 19
A & O: #32, “Declaration of the Rights of Man and
Citizen,” p. 157
#34, Paine, “Common Sense,” p. 163
#35, Bolívar, “The Jamaica Letter,” p. 167
The Industrial Revolution and the New Capitalist Order
Bulliet: Ch. 20
A & O: #31, Smith, “Wealth of Nations,” p. 151
#47, “Testimony,” p. 241
#48, von Leixner, “Letters from Berlin,” p. 246
#49, Marx and Engels, “The Communist
Manifesto,” p. 249
British Expansion in the 18th and 19th Centuries
PAPER DUE
Bulliet: Ch. 21
A & O: #55, “Advertisements and Illustrations,” p. 270
#61, Roy, “Letter to Lord Amherst,” p. 303
#62, Naoroji, “Pros and Cons,” p. 306
Global Responses to European Dominance
Bulliet: Ch. 22
A & O: #58, “Records of the Maji-Maji Rebellion,” p. 291
#63, Lin Zexu, “Letter to Queen Victoria,” p. 311
# 65, Sakuma Shozan, “Reflections,” p. 319
#66, Iawasaki Yataro, “Letter to Mitsubishi
Employees,” p. 321
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Week 11
Mar 23, 25 & 27:
Reading:
Imperialism at High Tide
Bulliet: Ch. 23 and Ch. 24
A & O: #59, al-Din, “Letter to Hasan Shirazi,” p. 295
#60, “Announcement to the Arabs,” p. 299
#67, von Treitschke, “Extracts,” p. 264
#68, Ferry, “Speech,” p. 267
Week 12
Mar. 30 & Apr. 1 & 3:
Reading:
Week 13
Apr. 6, 8 & 10:
World War I and the Postwar Settlements
Bulliet: Ch. 25
A & O: #70, “Popular Art,” p. 347
#71, Clapham, “Mud and Khaki,” 351
#72, Lenin, “What Is To Be Done?” p. 356
NO CLASS—SPRING BREAK
Week 14
Apr. 13 &15:
Friday, Apr. 17:
Reading:
Week 15
Apr. 20, 22 & 24:
Reading:
The Age of Anxiety: Totalitarianism and World War II
SECOND MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Bulliet: Ch. 26
A & O: #74, Hitler, “Mein Kampf,” p. 363
#75, “The Way of Subjects,” p. 367
#76, Höss, “Memoirs,” p. 372
Decolonization Movements
Bulliet: Ch. 27
A & O: #79, Chwa, “Education, Civilization,” p. 392
#82, Gandhi, “Home Rule,” p. 404
#83, Nguyen Thai Hoc, “Letter,” p. 408
#91, Lumbaba, “Independence Day,” p. 443
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 IS THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A "W".
Week 16
Apr. 27 & 29 & May 1:
Reading:
Week 17
May 4, 6 & 8:
Reading:
The Bipolar World
Bulliet: Ch. 28
A & O: #87, Mao, “Report on an Investigation,” p. 422
#88, Novikov, “Telegram,” p. 430
#89, “National Security Council,” p. 434
The Decline of the Communist System
Bulliet: Ch. 29
A & O: #94, Deng, “Speeches and Writings,” p.455
#95, Gorbachev, “Perestroika,” p. 460
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Week 18
May 11 & 13:
Friday, May 15:
Reading:
Week 19
Wednesday, May 20:
The Uncertain Future
Final Exams Week Begins
Bulliet: Ch. 30
A & O: #96, bin Laden, “Declaration of Jihad,” p. 464
#98, Nader, “Free Trade,” p. 473
#99, Burtless et al., “Globaphobia,” p. 476
FINAL EXAM, 10:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M.