Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – February 2011
HIST 1152 – Introduction to Western Civilization II
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TAG: OHS042
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Western Civilization II
COURSE NUMBER: 1152
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PREREQUISITES: None
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CREDIT HOURS: 4
LABORATORY HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CATALOG PREFIX: HIST
LECTURE HOURS: 4
OBSERVATION HOURS:
This course is a survey of Western Civilization from the 18th century to the present day.
This course will examine major developments in the political, social, economic, religious,
cultural, intellectual, and technological life of Western Civilization from The
Enlightenment to the post-modern era. The course will also examine the economic and
political revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries, the French Revolution and the
Napoleonic Era, the growth of new political ideologies (socialism, conservatism,
nationalism, and liberalism), the unification of Italy and Germany and Imperialism and
Colonialism. Included in the study of the 20th century will be World War One and it’s
political. economic aftermath, the Russian Revolution, the rise of fascism, the Great
Depression, the causes of World War II and the military history of the war, The Cold
War, and the Post-Modern era.
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ADOPTED TEXT (S):
Jackson J. Spielvogel. Western Civilization: A Brief History Vol II. 8th edition
Thomason/Wadsworth Publishing Company. ISBN# 0-534-62721-8
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the student will:
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have an ability to think analytically and critically about historical issues.
develop a command of the factual material related to the historical periods
covered in the course.
develop skills relating to analysis of historical data and the ability to use these
skills to make informed decisions regarding the historical record.
develop/improve writing and communication skills.
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VII.
COURSE METHODOLOGY:
The primary format of the course will be lecture. Instructors may use videos, DVDs, and
other materials at their discretion to supplement the lecture format.
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GRADING:
Grading will follow policy in the catalog.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
The following historical periods will be covered
Week 1
18th Century Europe & The Enlightenment
Week 2
Warfare and the European State in the 18th Century
Week 3
The French Revolution
Week 4
The Napoleonic Wars and Napoleonic Age
Exam #1
Week 5
Post Napoleonic Europe 1815-1850: Industrialization, Romanticism,
Revolution and Reform
Week 6
Age of Nationalism 1850-1871
Week 7
Late 19th Century Society: 1871-1894
Exam #2
Week 8
Emergence of Imperialism: 1894-1914
Week 9
World War I: Causes, Conflict, and Settlement
Week 10
Inter-War Period: 1919-1939
Exam #3
Week 11
World War II: 1939-1945
Week 12
“Hot War”. Korea and Vietnam
Week 13
The Cold War to Détente
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Week 14-15
The Western World 1970’s to present
Week 16
Exam #4
OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
At least one supplementary text will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor. Texts
may include historical monographs, biographies, primary source texts etc., that amplify
issues or events of the era to be studied.
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EVALUATION:
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There will be one final examination
Students are required to write a research paper
Instructors will assign quizzes, examinations, projects, worksheets and other
papers at their own discretion.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
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All out of class papers and research papers must be typed.
The students will be periodically informed of their progress.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may
see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be
submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.