WORLD HISTORY TO 1750 (History 4) Saddleback College Fall Semester 2007 Ticket#24095

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1 WORLD HISTORY TO 1750 (History 4) Saddleback College Fall Semester 2007 Ticket#24095 Instructor: Dr. Aura L. Popa Voic Class Time and Room: MW PM, VIL Course description: This course is a survey of major themes and events in world history from the earliest civilizations to We ll get to know and analyze the rise of ancient Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome, the early Indian, Chinese, Latin American, African empires, Islam and Islamic Empires, the foundation of Christian Society in Europe, European expansionism and global encounters, and not the last Renaissance, Reformation and Counter-Reformation. On these topics we ll follow a chronological path, focusing on cultural, social, institutional, economic, political and religious changes that shaped human history until We will compare civilizations, accent being placed on the interactions between them, highlighting their similarities and differences. Required texts: Textbooks: Jerry H. Bentley, Herbert F. Ziegler and Heather E. Streets, Traditions & Encounters. A Brief Global History. Vol I: From the Beginning to 1500 (ISBN ), and Vol. II, From 1500 to the Present (ISBN ). Note: You will have a copy of both volumes on reserve in the library. Regarding the second volume of the textbook, we will cover the material up to page 473 (approx. 100 pages). Course packet (bibliography): Aura s History 4 Course packet is available at the reserve desk in the library. You must photocopy it and bring it with you to class daily. Note: If you encounter difficulties with the College s Bookstore please contact the instructor in order to solve the problem/problems. I will also give you a list of alternative sites for textbook purchase (used and new textbooks) including on-line sites. Course Goals and Objectives: By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. place historical events in correct sequence and chronological order 2. compare the civilizations studied 3. recognize and explain the importance of the geographical factors for different cultures, states and empires 4. interpret primary, visual and secondary sources 5. research historical topics scientifically 1

2 Course Structure: The weekly format will include: lectures and Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentations, discussions of course readings and films, as appropriate. Requirements and Policy: Attendance is very important in this course (in class discussions, presentations and films will complete the readings from the textbooks). It is necessary that students arrive at each class meeting on time (at 1.30PM) having completed their course readings. More than 3 absences from the class and chronic late arrivals will negatively affect your final grade (you will be awarded the lower grade in cases of borderline final grades). Academic Dishonesty Policy in the form of cheating on exam or plagiarizing the written work of others is a serious offense and will not be tolerated in this course. Missed Assignment/Exam Policy: Students are expected to complete all assignments and to take the exams (quizzes, essays etc). Late assignments will result in lowering the grade by 5% per day. The only valid excuses for missing an exam are illness or a death in the family. All excuses are subject to verification by the instructor. With valid excuses, a written make-up exam will be administered for missed exams. Important dates: Holidays/Classes not in session 09/03/2007, 11/12/2007, of November First class meeting- Monday, 10/15/2007. Last day to drop with a W Wednesday, 11/21/2007. The final - Monday, December 10 th from 3:00-5:00PM. Grading Policy: Quizzes: There will be 3 scheduled quizzes. The lowest grade will be dropped. Each quiz will count 10% toward the final grade. Midterm Exam: The midterm exam will be a take-home essay and will be due on Wednesday, November 14th. It will count 25% toward the final grade. In-class discussion: There will be an in-class discussion exam on November 28 th. Orientative questions will be provided. This exam will count 20% toward the final grade. Final exam on Monday, December 10 th from 3:00-5:00PM, will count 25% toward the final grade. In brief: Quizzes - 20% Midterm exam- 25% In class essay question exam 20% Final exam 25% Overall class activity 10% The Midterm Exam is an Essay The Ottoman Politics in the 16th centuries. Between Glory and Regress; 5-6 pages Please answer in your essay to the following questions and follow the guidelines: 1. Did Islam influence the rise of the Ottoman Empire? How? 2. Which institutions were responsible for the ascension, and later on, for the regress of the Ottoman state? Guideline: Pay attention to the relation between those institutions and the policy followed. 3. Analyze the Ottoman glory ( ). How was it possible? Guideline:See the huge steps towards glory of the Mehmed II in the 15 th century. 2

3 4. What were the consequences of the Ottoman expansionism? Was there a Christian reaction? Why? 5. Why the decay of the Ottoman Empire? 6. How did the Ottoman Empire influence the Eastern, Central and Western European civilizations? Bibliography: Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 15, p , p ; Ch. 25, p Ghiselin de Busbecq, The Ottoman Social Order, on Kritovoulos, Mehmed the Conqueror, on Inalcik,Halil, The Ottoman Empire, Ch, 5, The Ottoman State as a World Power , p ; Ch. 6, The Decline of the Ottoman empire, p ; Ch. 8, on I suggest you also read the Introduction and chapters 1-4 for a better understanding of the topic. Other bibliography may be used for this essay, as long as the sources (primary, secondary) are reliable and the MLA rules are followed! Attention need be paid to the authors/articles, books, etc., used as sources in the essay, and to their proper quoting. Student Support Services Available: There are several student support services available through Saddleback College. You are encouraged to take advantage of such resources including: Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Tutoring Center: The Learning Assistance Program offers free tutoring for Saddleback College Students in most areas. The LAP is located in Library 114. Counseling: Counselors are available to assist students in areas of academic advisement, career planning, and personal counseling. For an appointment call Special Services for Students with Disabilities: Students who know that they require special accommodations in the course, or those who suspect that may have a learning disability, should contact the Special Services Office to obtain appropriate documentation and/or support services (phone: , location Student Services Center, room 113). Students should also speak with the instructor as soon as possible to ensure that their learning needs are met. I am available to help you and happy to do so! Please contact me with questions or concerns regarding the course or your academic performance. 3

4 Course schedule Class 1 (October 15) Introduction to history and civilization. Periodization. Prehistory. The agriculture revolution and the early Indo-European and Bantu migrations. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 1, p. 6-8, 19-22; Ch. 2, p Robert J, Braidwood, The Agricultural Revolution, on Diamond, Jared M, Guns, Germs, and Steel: the Fates of Human Societies, on Class 2 (October 17) River Valley civilizations: Mesopotamia; Egypt. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 1, p. 5-6, 8-19; Ch.2, p The Epic of Gilgamesh, on Class 3 (October 22) Early societies in South and East Asia (Ancient Indian and Chinese civilization). Traditions & Encounters, Ch.3, p The Lawbook of Manu: The Caste System and Marriage and Sexual activity, on The unification of China. Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism. From economic prosperity to social disorder. Traditions & Encounters, Ch.6, p India. Trade. Family life and the caste System. Religions: Brahmanism, Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Traditions & Encounters, Ch.7, p Rise of Asian Empires and the silk roads Traditions & Encounters, Ch.9, p ; Ch. 12, p ; Ch.13, p The East Asian Empires China and Japan: rejecting contact with the West. Economic, religious and social changes. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 24, p Wang Daokun, The Biography of Zhu Jiefuy: Merchants in China, on 4

5 Kitabatake Chikafusa, The records of the Legitimate Succession of the Divine Sovereigns: Japanese Uniqueness. Class 4 (October 24) Quiz (Class 1-3) The empires of Persia. The politics, society, economy and religion. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 5, p Mediterranean Society under the Greeks and Romans A. The early Greek civilization: Minoan and Mycenaean civilization B. Classical Greek civilization Hellenistic civilization A. Alexander and world conquest B. Hellenistic culture and transitional qualities Traditions & Encounters, Ch.8, p Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War, on Plato, The republic, on Anthony Andrews, The Greeks: Slavery, on Class 5 (October 29) Rome: From Kingdom to Republic. The foundation of the empire. Economy, Religion and Society. Cultural exchanges. Causes of decline. The fall of the Roman Empire. Traditions & Encounters, Ch.8, p ; Ch. 9, p Polybius, The Roman Constitution, on Class 6 (October 31) Byzantium and Islam Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 10, p , Ch. 11, p The Koran. Ira Lapidus, The Expansion of Islam, on W. Montgomery Watt, The Muslim Pattern of Conquest, on Class 7 (November 5) Quiz 2 (Class 3-6) The foundation of Christian Society in Western Europe Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 14, p J. Le Goff, Medieval Civilization , Ch.1, The Barbarian Settlements (Fifth to Seventh Centuries), p. 3-36, on reserve Marc Bloch, Feudal Society, p.8-14 (Hungarians), p (Vassal homage), (The plurality of homage), p (The Code of Chivalry), p ,( The Fundamental Characteristics of European Feudalism). Class 8 (November 7) Midterm paper due! 5

6 Nomadic Empires. The Mongols. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 15, p States and Societies of Sub/Saharan Africa (political organization. The Kingdom of Ghana and Mali. The Christian Kingdom of Axum. Social Classes and Religion). Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 16, p Ibn Battuta, A Muslim s View of the African Kingdom of Mali, on Class 9 (November 12) no class (Holiday) Class 10 (November 14) The High Middle Ages ( A.D.) in Europe: The establishment of regional states. Political and social institutions. Religious and intellectual movements and developments. The medieval expansion of Europe the reconquest of Sicily and Spain and the Crusades. Film: The Crussades Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 17, p Le Goff, Medieval Civilization, Ch. 8, Christian society (Tenth to Thirteenth Century), p ; p (clothing and mentality), on Class 11 (November 19) The late Middle Ages ( ): Church and society. Formation of Russia. The plague. Recovery in Western Europe; State building. Eastern and Central European peoples anti-ottoman resistance. Film: Cities and Cathedrals of the Middle Ages, 30 minutes. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 19, p ; Ch. 20, p Giovanni Boccaccio, The Decameron: The Plague in Florence, on Class 12 (November 21) Quiz 3 (Lessons 7-11) The Americas Before 1500: Early societies in Mesoamerica: the Olmecs, The Maya. Early societies of South America and the Incas. The Aztecs. Film: The Civilizations of Mexico, 15 minutes Traditions & Encounters, Ch.4, p ; Ch. 18, p Pedro Cieza de Leon, The Chronicle of Peru: The Incas, on Human Poma, A Peruvian Chief s Description of Inca Society, on 6

7 Class 13 (November 26) European expansionism and global encounters: European Exploration in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Conquest and colonization of the Americas. The rise of the Atlantic slave trade. Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 19, p ;Ch. 20, p , ; Ch. 22, p ; Ch. 23, p Diego Munoz Camargo, The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico, on M. L. Bush, The Effects of Expansion on the Non-European World, on Class 14 (November 28) In-class discussion over the material covered in the Lessons Class 15 (December 3) Recovery in Western Europe. State Building. The Renaissance. Film: The Medici Traditions & Encounters, Ch. 19, p Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince, on Class 16 (December 5) The Transformation of Europe: The Reformation and Counterreformation. The consolidation of Sovereign States. Traditions & Encounters, Ch.21, p Martin Luther, Justification by Faith, on Constitution of the Society of Jesus, on Review for Final Exam (Lessons 15-16). Final exam on Monday 12/10, 3:00-5:00 PM in VIL

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