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HI 102 ONL
– History of Western Civilization Spring 2012 |
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Class begins: Jan 30 |
Class ends: May 18 |
Last Day to Drop: April 16 |
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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: davidjwren@hotmail.com dwren@frederick.edu |
Phone Number: 651 994 1537 |
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Office Hours: by
appointment |
Campus Mail Box #: None |
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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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With instruction entirely on the INTERNET, this course
provides a general survey of western history from 1500 to the present for
students in all programs of study. It discusses some of the most significant
themes of this period and the lessons they teach us for understanding our
world today. |
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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 from 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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This course is taught on the INTERNET. Selected
readings, class discussion, and the presentation of INTERNET materials
will facilitate student learning. Additionally, a variety of on-line exercise
assignments will prompt the student to become a more active learner. |
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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
three 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.
II, 17th ed. New York:
W.W. Norton, 2011. 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. II: The
Renaissance to the present. 8th ed New
York: McGraw Hill, 2011. |
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Progress Report: |
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By the end of the 8th 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)
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200 200 100 100 100 200 100 |
1000-875 points= A 874-750 points = B 749-625 points = C 624-500 points = D Below 500 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. Students with Disabilities |
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Email Policy: |
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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 |
Chapter 11 – Commerce, Conquest and Colonization |
Coffin: Chapter 11 |
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Week 2 |
The Civilization of the Renaissance |
Coffin: Chapter 12 |
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Week 3 |
Reformations of Religion Religious Wars and State Building |
Coffin: Chapter 13 Coffin: Chapter 14 |
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Week 4 |
Absolutism and Empire |
Coffin: Chapter 15 |
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Week 5 |
Essay Number 1 |
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Week 6 |
The Scientific Revolution The Enlightenment |
Coffin: Chapter 16 Coffin: Chapter 17 |
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Week 7 |
The French Revolution The Industrial Revolution and Nineteenth Century Society |
Coffin: Chapter 18 Coffin: Chapter 19 |
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Week 8 |
Essay Number 2 |
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Week 9 |
From Restoration to Revolution Imperialism and Colonialism |
Coffin: Chapter 20 Coffin: Chapter 22 |
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Week 10 |
The First World War |
Coffin: Chapter 24 |
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Week 11 |
Turmoil between the Wars |
Coffin: Chapter 25 |
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Week 12 |
The Second World War |
Coffin: Chapter 26 |
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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. |