Fall
2005
Professor
Brian M. Puaca
Office: Commonwealth Hall 18
Office Phone: 594-7225
Email: bpuaca@cnu.edu
This course will provide an overview of world history from prehistoric times to the mid-sixteenth century. We will analyze the development of civilizations inAfrica , Asia , Europe , and the Americas
Required Texts:
Duiker, William J. and Jackson J. Spielvogel, World History, Volume One: to 1800, 4th edition.Wadsworth
Course Policies:
-- In order to succeed in the course, you will need to attend class every day, remain engaged in lectures, and complete readings by the beginning of the week for which they are assigned.
-- Please be considerate of others at all times. Arrive for class on time and please do not leave early. If special circumstances exist, let me know in advance. Do not talk with classmates during lectures. Turn off cellular phones before class begins.
-- Plagiarism occurs when a student, with intent to deceive or with reckless disregard for proper scholarly procedures, presents any information, ideas or phrasing of another as if they were his or her own and does not give appropriate credit to the original source. All cases of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) will result in a zero for the assignment and will be reported to the Academic Hearing Board. If there are ever any questions about what constitutes academic dishonesty, please contact me.
-- Make-up examinations can only be given if the original test date is missed because of an excused absence. Students may only be excused for required attendance at a university-sponsored event; illness or accident; a death or emergency in their immediate family; or similar conditions. In such an event, please provide written verification (doctor’s note, letter from dean) of the absence to me as soon as possible.
-- If you miss a quiz or examination because of an excused absence, you must make up the missed work before the next scheduled class. All make-up exams will be taken in my office, or given by the departmental secretary.
-- If you believe you have a disability, you should make an appointment to see me to discuss your needs. In order to receive accommodation, your disability must be on record with Disability Services at the Academic Advising Center in Room 101, McMurran Hall Annex, telephone: 594-8763.
-- You are responsible for all material contained in this syllabus and any changes that might be made during the semester. If you miss a class, make sure you ask a classmate if there were any adjustments to our schedule.
-- We want you to succeed at CNU; therefore I may notify the Academic Advising Center if you seem to be having problems with this course. Someone may contact you to help determine what help you need to succeed. You will be sent a copy of the referral form. I invite you to see me at any time that I can be of assistance in helping you with the course material.
Requirements:
There will be four reading quizzes, two map quizzes, two mid-term exams, and a final exam during the course of the semester. You will be allowed to drop the lowest score of the four reading quizzes. You may not drop a map quiz score. Each mid-term exam will consist of identifications and an essay. The final exam will include a cumulative essay covering the entire semester. Please bring blue books to class for all exams.
Additionally, there will be one 5-6 page paper. This assignment will require that you address – as an historian – a particular topic of interest to you from the course. You may choose any person, place, or event examined during the course for your analytical essay. The goal for this paper is for you to engage a specific historical issue in a critical manner and to present your thoughts in an organized and convincing fashion. As I read these papers, I will be looking to see that you explain your argument, provide evidence, include analysis, understand context, and reach a logical conclusion. The text, primary sources (in your textbook), and lecture notes should serve as your key sources of information. Outside research is NOT required for this paper, but you may choose to do so if you wish. One month before the paper is due, you will turn in a one-page paper overview in which you state your topic, the thesis of the paper, and a draft introductory paragraph. Failure to complete this assignment will result in a half-letter grade deduction (5 points) on the paper assignment.
The paper must be original to this class; you may not submit a paper from another course. Should I learn that a paper is not original to this class, you will receive a zero for the assignment. Similarly, plagiarized (or purchased) papers will result in a zero and be reported to the Academic Hearing Board.
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from10:00am-12:00pm , and by appointment. My office is in
Commonwealth Hall 18
(across Warwick
Avenue
Grading:
Three (of four) reading quizzes (10 points each) 30 total points 6%
Two map quizzes (10 points each) 20 total points 4%
Two mid-term exams (100 points each) 200 total points 40%
Paper (100 points) 100 total points 20%
Final exam (150 points) 150 total points 30%
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL 500 points 100%
Scale:
100-93 A 92-90 A-
89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B-
79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C-
69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D-
59 and below F
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction;Mesopotamia ; Ancient Egypt
Reading
Office Phone: 594-7225
Email: bpuaca@cnu.edu
This course will provide an overview of world history from prehistoric times to the mid-sixteenth century. We will analyze the development of civilizations in
Required Texts:
Duiker, William J. and Jackson J. Spielvogel, World History, Volume One: to 1800, 4th edition.
Course Policies:
-- In order to succeed in the course, you will need to attend class every day, remain engaged in lectures, and complete readings by the beginning of the week for which they are assigned.
-- Please be considerate of others at all times. Arrive for class on time and please do not leave early. If special circumstances exist, let me know in advance. Do not talk with classmates during lectures. Turn off cellular phones before class begins.
-- Plagiarism occurs when a student, with intent to deceive or with reckless disregard for proper scholarly procedures, presents any information, ideas or phrasing of another as if they were his or her own and does not give appropriate credit to the original source. All cases of academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating, etc.) will result in a zero for the assignment and will be reported to the Academic Hearing Board. If there are ever any questions about what constitutes academic dishonesty, please contact me.
-- Make-up examinations can only be given if the original test date is missed because of an excused absence. Students may only be excused for required attendance at a university-sponsored event; illness or accident; a death or emergency in their immediate family; or similar conditions. In such an event, please provide written verification (doctor’s note, letter from dean) of the absence to me as soon as possible.
-- If you miss a quiz or examination because of an excused absence, you must make up the missed work before the next scheduled class. All make-up exams will be taken in my office, or given by the departmental secretary.
-- If you believe you have a disability, you should make an appointment to see me to discuss your needs. In order to receive accommodation, your disability must be on record with Disability Services at the Academic Advising Center in Room 101, McMurran Hall Annex, telephone: 594-8763.
-- You are responsible for all material contained in this syllabus and any changes that might be made during the semester. If you miss a class, make sure you ask a classmate if there were any adjustments to our schedule.
-- We want you to succeed at CNU; therefore I may notify the Academic Advising Center if you seem to be having problems with this course. Someone may contact you to help determine what help you need to succeed. You will be sent a copy of the referral form. I invite you to see me at any time that I can be of assistance in helping you with the course material.
Requirements:
There will be four reading quizzes, two map quizzes, two mid-term exams, and a final exam during the course of the semester. You will be allowed to drop the lowest score of the four reading quizzes. You may not drop a map quiz score. Each mid-term exam will consist of identifications and an essay. The final exam will include a cumulative essay covering the entire semester. Please bring blue books to class for all exams.
Additionally, there will be one 5-6 page paper. This assignment will require that you address – as an historian – a particular topic of interest to you from the course. You may choose any person, place, or event examined during the course for your analytical essay. The goal for this paper is for you to engage a specific historical issue in a critical manner and to present your thoughts in an organized and convincing fashion. As I read these papers, I will be looking to see that you explain your argument, provide evidence, include analysis, understand context, and reach a logical conclusion. The text, primary sources (in your textbook), and lecture notes should serve as your key sources of information. Outside research is NOT required for this paper, but you may choose to do so if you wish. One month before the paper is due, you will turn in a one-page paper overview in which you state your topic, the thesis of the paper, and a draft introductory paragraph. Failure to complete this assignment will result in a half-letter grade deduction (5 points) on the paper assignment.
The paper must be original to this class; you may not submit a paper from another course. Should I learn that a paper is not original to this class, you will receive a zero for the assignment. Similarly, plagiarized (or purchased) papers will result in a zero and be reported to the Academic Hearing Board.
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
Grading:
Three (of four) reading quizzes (10 points each) 30 total points 6%
Two map quizzes (10 points each) 20 total points 4%
Two mid-term exams (100 points each) 200 total points 40%
Paper (100 points) 100 total points 20%
Final exam (150 points) 150 total points 30%
_____________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL 500 points 100%
Scale:
100-93 A 92-90 A-
89-87 B+ 86-83 B 82-80 B-
79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C-
69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D-
59 and below F
Course Schedule:
Week 1: Introduction;
Reading
Week
2:
Reading
Week
3:
Reading
MONDAY READING QUIZ #1
Week
4: The Hellenistic World
Reading
MONDAY MAP QUIZ
Week
5:
Reading: Chapter 5
MONDAY
READING QUIZ #2
Week
6: Civilizations of the
Reading: Chapter 6
MID-TERM 1 (Monday, September 26)
Week
7:
Reading
Week
8: World Trade and the Development of
Reading
FRIDAY PAPER
THESIS/INTRO PARAGRAPH DUE IN
CLASS
Week
9: African and East Asian Cultures
Reading: Chapters 8 and 11
MONDAY READING QUIZ #3
Week
10: Medieval
Reading
Week
11: European Renewal
Reading
MID-TERM 2 (Monday, October 31)
Week
12: Age of Exploration and Expansion
MONDAY MAP QUIZ
PAPER DUE
(Friday,
November 11)
Week
13: The Reformation
Reading
MONDAY READING QUIZ #4
Week
14: The Scientific Revolution
THANKSGIVING
Week
15: The
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