HIST 2322: World Civilization II
(3 credit hours)
TTH 1:00-2:15
Instructor: Craig M Nakashian
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Office Hours: TTH 9-11, 2:15-3:15
Wed 9-11
Phone: 903-223-3136
E-mail: Craig.nakashian@tamut.edu
Office UC 226
Course Description:
This course studies the historical development of the world from roughly 1500 A.D. until the present
including the modern history and culture of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Major themes such
as exploration, colonization, technological development, and social integration will be examined.
Text:
Duiker and Spielvogel, The Essential World History, 6th edition, Vol. II (978-0-495-90292-8)
Other readings as indicated. Readings will be added during the semester.
Student Learner Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
1) Students will analyze primary evidence related to the civilizations of the world from the fifteenth
century through the mid-20th century.
2) Students will create, present, and defend arguments addressing topics of historical interest related to
the course materials.
3) Students will discuss historical theories and evidence related to the early civilizations of world history.
Assessment/Requirements:
Two In-Class Exams [45 points total]
These are in-class exams that will cover some of the major themes discussed to date. They will be a
mixture of identifications and essays. The first exam will be worth 20 points and the second will be
worth 25 points.
Analytical Essay [15 points total]
This essay should be at least four to five pages (4-5) pages, and it MUST conform to the writing guide
provided. An analytical essay requires you to offer original arguments and interpretations of the question,
not merely a summary of the reading. We will discuss possible topics later in the semester.
Final Take-Home Exam [30 points]
This will be a take-home exam requiring you to discuss the primary themes covered in the course. We
will discuss possible final exam questions towards the end of the course. I will expect it to be around
eight (8) pages. We will discuss the topic as we get closer to the due date.
Quizzes [10 points]
Each quiz will be between 3-4 questions. Every FIVE correct answers will give you one point on your
final grade, up to a maximum of TEN. These quizzes will be derived from the readings, and will be opennotebook, but not open-textbook. If you are absent the day of the quiz, you CANNOT make it up.
Class Participation [Bonus Points]
Discussion is extremely important, hence, I will award up to five (5) points for those who contribute
often and meaningfully. Participate!! Obviously attendance is important to both learning the material and
to making the discussions lively and valuable.
Grading Scheme [100 points total]
My grading system is designed to put you in control of your final grade. For each assignment you
complete you will accumulate points. The more points you accumulate, the higher your grade becomes.
You can always tell how you are doing by comparing your point total to the scale below. There is no way
to lose points.
A = 90 -100 B = 80 -89 C= 70 -79 D= 60 -69
F= 59 and less
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M-Texarkana
Disability Services Office by calling 903.223.3062.
Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized
collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism, and undocumented use of materials from any
source, constitute academic dishonesty, and may be grounds for a grade of "F" in the course and/or
disciplinary actions." For additional information see the university policy manual.
Email Account
Upon application to Texas A&M University-Texarkana an individual will be assigned an A&MTexarkana email account. This email account will be used to deliver official university correspondence.
Each individual is responsible for information sent and received via the university email account and is
expected to check the official A&M-Texarkana email account on a frequent and consistent basis. Faculty
and students are required to utilize the university email account when communicating about coursework.
Drop Policy:
To drop this course, a student needs to complete the Drop/Withdrawal Request Form; this form is located
on the University website (http://tamut.edu/Registrar/droppingwithdrawing-from-classes.html ) or
obtained in the Registrar’s Office. Students must submit the signed and completed form to the faculty
member for each course indicated on the form for their signature. The signature is not an “approval” to
drop, but rather confirmation that the student has discussed the drop/withdrawal with the faculty member.
The form is submitted to the Registrar’s office for processing either in person, email
(Registrar@tamut.edu), or fax (903-223-32140). Incomplete forms missing any of the required
information will not be accepted by the Registrar’s Office for processing. It is the student’s responsibility
to ensure that the form is completed properly before submission.