MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: History

C.	Course Number and Title: HIST 1050 Western Civilization I

D.	Course Coordinator: Janny Nauman

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

The Making of the West Value Bundle

Authors: Lynn Hunt

Copyright Year: 2018

Edition: 6th

ISBN: 9781319235970

If purchased separately

Making of the West Value Edition Combined paperback 5th edition ISBN : 9781319065461

Sources of Making of the West Volume 1 and 2 ISBN: 1319144640

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

Course Description: This course presents an overview of European civilization from antiquity to about the year 1600, stressing the chief political, social, cultural, and religious developments within this span of time. This class has three goals for students:

to gain a better understanding of the historical narrative of European civilization, particularly as it relates to political institutions and structures and social and cultural developments;

to develop improved textual interpretation skills through the careful reading and discussion of ancient and medieval texts;

to refine students’ ability to express ideas and produce convincing arguments through writing essays and short paper.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication –
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Apply critical thinking to analyze primary and secondary sources (historical analysis of texts)	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Explain the cause, effect, and relevance of specific historical events and/or periods within the broader historical context	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Articulate diverse historical interpretations	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Demonstrate the ability to apply basic historical concepts, methodologies, and approaches	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Articulate historical arguments in a variety of forms of communication	Papers, quizzes, tests on scheduled days during semester. Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Topic	Week
Diverse historical interpretations	Week 1
Historical concepts, methodologies, and approaches	Week 1
Ancient Greece and the Hellenization of the world	Week 1 and 2
Ancient Rome and the unifying of the world	Week 3 and 4
The transformation and collapse of the Roman Empire	Week 5
New Societies in the aftermath	Week 6 through 10
Medieval Society	Week 11
Renaissance Europe	Week 12
Reformation and Counter-Reformation	Week 13
Wars of Religion	Week 14
State building and the search for order: Absolute Monarchy	Week 15

N.	Course Assignments:

Assignment	Week
Reaction papers	Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15
Tests	Weeks 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16
Quizzes	At various points in term as needed
Paper	Week 14

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

Paper: 6-8 pages on a historical topic of the student’s choosing

5% for Proposal

5% for Rough Draft

15% Final Draft (25% Total)

5 Tests: Based on Lectures and Textbook (30% Total)

5 Quizzes: Based on Lectures and Textbook (10% Total)

7 Reaction Papers: Based on historical documents (25% Total)

Attendance and Participation: (10% Total)

Q.	Examination Policy:

There will be no excuses accepted for missed tests and assignments, except for documented emergencies. On late papers, will be deducted a point for every day they are late.

R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

Attendance will be taken at the start of each class. Attendance is 10% of the overall grade. I start class promptly at the designated time.

S.	Classroom Expectations:

Technology use: use of cell-phones is not permitted in class. If you are expecting an emergency call, please kindly take the call outside of the classroom, otherwise you will forfeit attendance points. Cruising the internet will also result in loss of attendance points.

Respect for the instructor and your fellow students: We will have many discussions in class during the course of the semester. Please respect the opinions and views of your instructor and fellow students. Any disrespectful disruption will result in a loss of attendance points.

Food and drink in class: You may eat and drink in class so long as you clean up after yourself and it does not disrupt class. Food and drink are not permitted in computer labs.

Contacting the Instructor: Please feel free to contact your instructor by email if you have any problems or concerns. You may also meet with your instructor before class and by appointment.

T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3