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HI
101 ONL – History of Western Civilization FALL 2008 |
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Class begins: Aug.
25 |
Class ends: Dec. 13
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Last Day to Drop: Nov. 3 |
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You must send your email address to the
instructor before class begins |
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Instructor Information: |
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Name: David Wren |
Office:
Virtual Office |
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E-mail:
dwren@frederick.edu
or david.wren@nwa.com |
Phone Number: 651 994 1537 |
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Office Hours:
by appointment |
Campus Mail Box #: ------ |
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Course Information: |
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Credits:
3 |
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On-campus Meetings: None |
On-campus Exams: One |
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Prerequisites:
EN 50A, EN 52 |
Co-requisites:
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Course Description: |
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Surveys the development of Western
civilization from ancient times to 1500. |
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Core Learning Outcomes: |
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Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate 1. Demonstrate
college-level communication skills by - writing and
speaking effective, organized, clear, and grammatically correct English
appropriate for a specific subject, purpose, and audience - interpreting written texts pertaining to the history of
western civilization 2. Demonstrate
critical thinking skills by - differentiating among facts, opinions, and inferences in
evaluating historical evidence - researching, analyzing, comparing, synthesizing and
drawing inferences from readings and other historical/cultural research
materials on western civilization -drawing well-reasoned conclusions based upon evidence and
logical inferences 3. Display general
knowledge and historical awareness by - identifying the significant political/social
institutions, events, and people in western civilization to 1500 -demonstrating an awareness of problems and issues of the
past that have helped to shape the modern world 4. Understand and
be able to interpret social and educational values by - identifying and evaluating such moral issues and
conflicts as the rise of the major religions in the West and state-building - displaying academic honesty and adhering to professional
standards in history - valuing the importance and responsibility of the
individual to society 5. Value the
emergence of a multicultural society by - acknowledging a plurality of cultural and personal
values and demonstrating respect for the right of others to express their
viewpoints - examining the multiple cultures that contributed to the
development of western civilization |
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Instructional Methods: |
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Lecture, discussion forums, instructional media,
independent reading |
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How is this course
organized: |
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There will be specific reading assignments for each week
of the class along with exercises so that you can test your understanding of
the material. You will need to access the student section of the textbook
website to complete these exercises. NOTE: You should have received an
Access Code with each new copy of the COFFIN textbook. If you have a used copy you must purchase
the access code for $10.00. Each week I will post an introduction to the subject
matter in the assigned chapter(s) and highlight the important areas. A summary is also provided on the website.
Since it is the case that different students pick up some ideas more quickly
than others, there will be a discussion area in which you can post a question
for general discussion by the class. You will also be expected to contribute
to this discussion from your own understanding of the material. I will be available as a further resource
to comment on these discussions and provide help to the group and to you
individually when needed. Due to the online nature of this course, all work (except
the Final Exam) will be submitted online via email or discussion forums. The tests on the textbook chapters will be
submitted on the textbook website. The
two required essays and the theme project will be submitted to the instructor
online. |
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Texts for Course: |
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Coffin, Judith and Robert C. Stacey, Western
Civilization: Vol. I, 16th ed.
New York: W.W. Norton, 2008. NOTE: If you purchase a used copy of Coffin, you
will need to purchase a key to the textbook website for $10 Sherman, Dennis. Western
Civilization: Sources, Images, and Interpretations, vol. I: To 1700,. 7th ed., New York: McGraw Hill, 2008. |
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Progress Report: |
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By the end of the 6th week of the semester, you will have
an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you
need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with
instructor) to assure your success in this course. |
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Evaluation Methods: |
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Tests
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Final Grade Scale |
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Online Participation Weekly tests Essay One Essay Two Essay Three Theme Project Final Exam (on campus) |
200 200 100 100 100 200 100 |
1000-850 pts = A 849-700 points = B 699-550 points = C 599-450 points = D Below 450 pts. = F |
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If the graded performance for online assignments differs
significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the
instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests or alter the
weighting of assignments |
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Attendance/Participation Policy: |
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Students are expected to participate in online discussion
forums on a weekly basis. The
frequency of online activity as well the quality of the contribution will be
the basis for the final grade.
Students are expected to participate at least two (2) times during any
given week. All students, without
exception, are required to take the Final Exam at the testing center on
campus or by arrangement at an alternate location. |
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Email
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Email is an instructional tool essential to
student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard
environment by default, your email address is available to all students in
this course. However, students are permitted to use email addresses of
other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this
course. Students who are concerned about the privacy of their
personal email address are reminded of commercially available products that
allow them to create unique email addresses specifically for the purpose and
duration of this course. The instructor can be expected to respond to regular
student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded)
within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours. |
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Academic Honesty: |
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Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the
FCC Code of Academic Honesty. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.
As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and
ideas. |
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Topical Outline (ONLINE COURSE) |
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SUBJECT |
CONTENT |
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Week 1 |
The Ancient Near East The Origins of Western Civilization |
Coffin: Chapter 1 Sherman: Chapter 1 |
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Week 2 |
Gods and Empires in the Ancient Near East |
Coffin: Chapter 2 Sherman: Chapter 1 |
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Week 3 |
The
Greek Experiment |
Coffin: Chapter 3 Sherman: Chapter 2 |
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Week 4 |
The Expansion of Greece |
Coffin: Chapter 4 Sherman: Chapter 3 |
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Week 5 |
Essay Number 1 |
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Week 6 |
Roman Civilization |
Coffin: Chapter 5 Sherman: Chapter 4 |
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Week 7 |
Christianity and the
Transformation of the Roman World |
Coffin: Chapter 6 Sherman: Chapter 5 |
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Week 8 |
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Coffin: Chapter 7 Sherman: Chapters 6 and 7 |
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Week 9 |
Essay Number 2 |
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Week 10 |
The Expansion of |
Coffin: Chapter 8 Sherman: Chapter 8 |
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Week 11 |
The High Middle Ages: Religious and Intellectual
Developments 1000-1300 |
Coffin: Chapter 9 Sherman: Chapter 9 |
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Week 12 |
The Later Middle Ages 1300-1500 |
Coffin: Chapter 10 Sherman: Chapter 10 |
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Week 13 |
Essay Number 3 |
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Week 14 |
Theme
Project |
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Week 15 |
Final Exam Review Final
Exam (in Testing Center) |
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NOTE:
your instructor reserves the right to make changes to this outline as
needed. |