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Frederick Community College HI
102 ONL – History of Western Civilization Summer
2011 |
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Class begins: Jun 6 |
Class ends: Aug 1 |
Last Day to Drop: July 13 |
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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 |
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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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, 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. II: The Renaissance to the
present. New York: McGraw Hill, 2008. |
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Progress Report: |
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By the end of the 4th 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 / Papers / Projects |
Point Value |
Final Grade Scale |
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Online Participation Weekly tests Essay One Essay Two Theme Project Final Exam (on
campus) |
200 200 100 100 200 100 |
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. By the
end of week 4, I will advise you of your progress in the class and suggest
any needed assistance. You are, of course, encouraged to contact
me at any time if you have concerns about your success in the class. |
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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 |
Commerce, Conquest and Colonization |
Coffin: Chapter 11 |
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Week 2 |
Reformations of Religion Religious Wars and State Building |
Coffin: Chapter 13 Coffin: Chapter 14 |
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Week 3 |
Absolutism and Empire Essay Number 1 |
Coffin: Chapter 15 |
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Week 4 |
The Scientific Revolution The Enlightenment |
Coffin: Chapter 16 Coffin: Chapter 17 |
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Week 5 |
The French Revolution The Industrial Revolution and Nineteenth Century Society |
Coffin: Chapter 18 Coffin: Chapter 19 |
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Week 6 |
From Restoration to Revolution Imperialism and Colonialism Essay Number 2 |
Coffin: Chapter 20 Coffin: Chapter 22 |
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Week 7 |
The First World War Theme Project |
Coffin: Chapter 24 |
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Week 8 |
The Turmoil between the Wars The Second World War Final Exam (Testing Center) |
Coffin: Chapter 25 Coffin: Chapter 26 |
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NOTE: your instructor
reserves the right to make changes to this outline as needed. |