MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: History

C.	Course Number and Title: HIST-1070 Western Civilization II

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

J.	Course Description: This course presents an overview of European civilization from around 1500 to the present, stressing the chief political, social, cultural, and religious developments within this span of time. This class has three goals for students

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

2. to develop improved textual interpretation skills through the careful reading and discussion of historical texts;

3. to refine students’ ability to express ideas and produce convincing arguments through writing essays and a 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
2.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
3.Is able to 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
4. Clearly 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
5. 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, approaches and methodologies	Week 1
The Struggle for Reformation Europe 1500-1560	Week 1
A Century of Crisis 1560-1648	Week 2
State-building and the search for order/Absolute Monarchy 1648-1690	Week 3
The Atlantic System and its Consequences 1690-1740	Week 4
The Promise of Enlightenment 1740-1789	Week 5
The Cataclysm of Revolution 1789-1800	Week 6
Napoleon and the Revolutionary legacy 1800-1830	Week 7
Industrialization, Urbanization, and Revolution 1830-1850	Week 8
Politics and Culture of the Nation-State 1850-1870	Week 9
Industry, Empire, and Everyday Life 1870-1890	Week 10
Modernity and the Road to War 1890-1914	Week 11
War, Revolution, and Reconstruction 1914-1929	Week 12
An Age of Catastrophes 1929-1945	Week 13
Remaking Europe in the Shadow of the Cold War 1945-1965	Week 14
Postindustrial Society and the End of the Cold War Order 1965-1989	Week 15

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall have a competent working knowledge of all topics. Assessments of the student’s progress will be made by papers, quizzes and tests during the semester. Anytime the student experiences confusion, feel free to communicate with the instructor.

N.	Course Assignments:

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

8 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. 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. Class starts 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 loss of attendance points.

Food and drink in class: Food and drinks are allowed, however, please do not be a disruption and clean up after yourself. Food and drinks are not allowed in the computer center.

Contacting the Instructor: Please feel free to contact your instructor by email if you have any problems or concerns. Your instructor is also available 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