World Civilizations II – Spring 2015
Tues/Thurs 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Kathleen R. McIntyre
Instructor of History
Email: kmcintyre@worwic.edu
Textbook
JC 100
Human Services Office: HC 203
Phone: 410-334-2891 (messages)
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HIS-151- D01
Office Hours: By appointment
Dunn, Ross E. & Mitchell, Laura J. (2015). Panorama: A World History: Volume 2: from
1300.
McGraw-Hill Education, New York, N.Y
Textbook website: www.mhhe.com
Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in
Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other
requirements may apply). Computers that meet these requirements are available on campus in
BH 217, FOH 305, HH 100, GH 204 and AHB 108.
Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this
course:
Login Information
1. From Wor-Wic home page, point to "Quick Links" (top-right) and click the “Blackboard Login"
link.
2. Enter your Wor-Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor-Wic email user ID and password).
Don't know your user ID or password? Contact Student Services
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All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow WorWic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College
resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the
following as violations of the computer usage policy:
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 Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other
individuals
 Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members, or any unauthorized
individuals
 Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures.
Course Description
This course covers major civilizations from the Renaissance to modern times, focusing on the
political, social, economic and intellectual issues of the time period.
Course Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of World Civilizations II is to examine the people, ideas and events, which have
shaped the modern times beginning with the foundation of constitutionalism in 17th century
Europe. Great economic, political, intellectual and cultural developments, which have taken
place since the 17th century will be studied as a way of understanding the different cultures
and civilizations of the present world. The course will include a study of the main world
civilizations with a global perspective being employed to achieve a more balanced view of
world affairs. Links between societies will be stressed along with a study of the separate
identities and unique contributions of each.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
HIS 151 Course Objectives
Assessment Goals
(GEO 3, GEO 7)
Research and analyze information from
primary and secondary sources to support
the interpretation of historical events from
the Renaissance to the present using an
interdisciplinary perspective.
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Examine important historical figures and
explain their influence on historical
developments from the Renaissance to the
present.
Assessment
Strategies
Given textbook examples and
Unit &Final
outside resources, examine
Examination,
primary and secondary historical Class
sources to distinguish between
Discussions &
evidence and interpretation.
Activities
Given information regarding the
role of significant individuals in
history, discuss the impact of
the person upon world
civilization.
Research
Assignments
Given map illustrations in the
text, identify the geographic
features and locate places
important in the development of
world civilizations.
Analyze the specific functions of society and Given information about the
describe their relationship to the socioeconomic, political and social
political features of a civilization from the
institutions of society, explain
Renaissance to present.
the relationship to the
development of that civilization.
(GEO 1, GEO 3, GEO 5)
Unit & Final
Examination,
Relate historical perspectives of societal
development from the Renaissance to the
present to explain contemporary
problems/issues. (GEO 1, GEO 2)
Class
discussions,
Current Events
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(GEO 1, GEO 3, GEO 7)
Identify the geographical features and
location of historical civilizations in the
western world from the Renaissance to the
present. (GEO 2, GEO 6)
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Given information on past
events and current news stories
and analyze the relationship
between the past and present.
Map Activities
Unit & Final
Examination,
Class
Discussions
Final
Examination,
Services for Student with Disabilities:
Wor-Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you are in
need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334-2900. For more
information, see Wor-Wic’s Services for Students with Disabilities web page.
Course Strategies
This course will involve lecture, films, current events, discussion, small group activities and
presentations, exams and quizzes. Students should read the chapter assigned in order to be
prepared for each class. This course will require active classroom participation and a thorough
reading of the text or additional course materials.
Coursework:
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Attendance & Participation: Points will be based on exit questions after
each class to determine attendance and participation.
Quizzes: Students will complete 13 online quizzes for each chapter studied by
end of week as posted on Tentative Course Schedule.
Quizzes consist of multiple question formats and taken directly from required
textbook readings. There is a 1 hour time limit on each quiz with a cut-off
deadline, therefore, reading and preparation is advised before attempting it.
Obituary Paper: Students are required to complete a 1-2 page obituary
research paper on an historical figure. This paper must be typed, double-spaced
and follow A.P.A. guidelines (see the link associated with the Media Center on
the Wor-Wic home page). Electronic media resources should be included. A
minimum of three academic resources must be used in completion of this
project. (GEO 1, GEO 2, GEO 3) Paper guidelines and rubric are available on
Blackboard Website.
Group Research Project: Students will research a significant event from the
time period covered in the course and present to class as a visual presentation.
The research will include at least ten images to represent the importance of that
event to history with a description of each visual image. A list of criteria and
objectives are available on the Blackboard Website.
Unit Tests & Exam: The format for the exams will typically include multiple
choice questions and based on information from class lectures, quizzes, and the
textbook.
There will be no make-up for the Final Exams except for the following
reasons: The only exceptions (with documentation) for rescheduling or
making up the final exam are:
 Medical Emergencies pertaining to you
 Military Service
 Jury Duty
Late Assignment Policy
All student work is expected to be completed and turned in by the assigned due date.
Assignments not turned in by the assigned due date will be reduced by 5 points per class day
past the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted the week of final exams.
130 points
150 points
150 points
400 points
100 points
70 points
1000 points
D (699 - 600) F (below 599)
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GRADING:
Chapter Quizzes [13 @ 10 pts. each]
Group Project / Class Presentation
Written Assignment / Obituary
Unit Tests [4 @ 100 pts. each]
Final Exam
Attendance & Class Participation
A (1000 - 900) B (899 - 800) C (799 - 700)
ACADEMIC HONEST POLICY:
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Plagiarism and cheating are violations of
academic honesty. Any student found violating the academic policy will receive an automatic
zero for the assignment and then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary
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Committee. Documented evidence of the plagiarism or cheating will be kept in the Human
Services Department office
Plagiarism:
In both oral and written communication, the following guidelines for avoiding
plagiarism must be followed:
1. Any words quoted directly from a source must be identified as a quote and
cited.
2. Any paraphrasing or rephrasing of the words/ideas of a source must be cited.
3. Any ideas/examples derived from sources that are not in the public domain
or of general knowledge must be cited.
4. All papers and presentations must be the student’s own work.
There are ambiguities in concepts of plagiarism. Each instructor will be
available for consultations regarding any confusion a student may have.
Cheating:
Cheating is the act of obtaining information or data improperly or by dishonest means.
Examples of cheating are copying from another student’s test paper, obtaining
information illegally on tests, and using crib notes or other deceitful practices.
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Student Conduct in the Classroom:
1. All students should come to class on time and equipped with the necessary materials
and mental attitude for learning.
2. All students should be courteous and respectful of the rights of their fellow students.
3. Talking to fellow students during class while the instructor is lecturing (or the
showing of a video clip) along with other disruptive behavior is not becoming of a
mature college student and may result in the student being asked to leave the
classroom.
4. Cell phones must be turned off during class time. Cell phone conversations will not
be tolerated during the class and may result in the student being asked to leave the
classroom and lose attendance points. (Yes, this includes text messaging!)
5. Ipods, MP3 players, radios or any devices that use earphones or headphones need to
be taken off and put away during classroom instructional time. Besides hindering a
student’s ability to learn and achieve, it is also disrespectful to the instructor and
fellow classmates. Failure to respect this request may result in student being asked to
leave the classroom and lose attendance points.
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Emergency Info: In the event of a flu epidemic or other emergency that results in the
suspension of classes, faculty will be communicating with students about their courses and
course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading
policies, via faculty websites or Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all
these assignments in accordance with class policies. Information about the resumption of
classes will be communicated via the College’s website and email system.
FALL 2015 --TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 2
9/15 & 9/17
Week 3
9/22 & 9/24
Assignments Due
Intro
Chapter 17. Afroeurasia and Its Powerful States
1500-1700
Chapter 16 &17 Quiz
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Week 1
9/10
Topics & Reading Assignments
Course Introduction
Chapter 16. Oceans Crossed, Worlds Connected
1450-1550
Chapter 18. The Expanding Global Economy:
Expectations and Inequalities 1550-1700
Chapter 18 Quiz
Unit 1 Exam (Chapters 16-18)
Week 4
9/29 & 10/1
Chapter 19. The Changing Balance of Wealth
and Power 1650-1750
Chapter 19 Quiz
Week 5
10/6 & 10/8
Chapter 20. Waves of Revolution
1720-1830
Chapter 20 Quiz
Week 6
10/13 & 10/15
Chapter 21. Energy and Industrialization
1750-1850
Chapter 21 Quiz
Week 7
10/20 & 10/22
Chapter 22. Coping with Change in the New
Industrial Era
1830-1870
Chapter 23. Capital, Technology, and the
Changing Balance of Global Power
1860-1914
Chapter 24. Innovation, Revolution, and Global
Crisis 1890-1920
Week 9
10/27 & 10/29
Obituary Paper Due
Chapter 23 Quiz
Chapter 24 Quiz
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Week 8
10/27 & 10/22
Unit 2 Exam (Chapters 19-21)
Chapter 22 Quiz
Chapter 25. Turbulent Decades 1919-1935
Week 11
11/10 & 11/12
Week 12
11/24
Chapter 26. World War II and Its Aftermath
1933-1950
Chapter 27. The Global Boom and Its
Contradiction 1945-1975
College Closed Nov 25-29
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Week 10
11/3 & 11/5
Week 13
12/1 & 12/3
Chapter 28. Countercurrents of Change, 1970 to
the Present
Week 14
12/8 & 12/10
Final Exams
Dec. 14-19
Presentations
Chapter 25 Quiz
Unit 3 Exam (Chapters 22-24)
Chapter 26 Quiz
Chapter 27 Quiz
Commented [GPFU1]:
Chapter 28 Quiz
Unit 4 Exam ( Chapters 25-28)
Group Project Due
Final Exam Schedule
HIS 151- D01—Thursday, Dec. 17 2:00 – 4:00 PM
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