History B1 World History From the Origins of Human Civilizations to 1500 CE Fall 2011 Bakersfield College COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 History B1 World History From the Origins of Human Civilizations to 1500 CE Fall 2011 Bakersfield College COURSE SYLLABUS Professor: Website: Deanna Heikkinen REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Craig, Albert, William A. Graham, Donald Kagan, Steven M. Ozment, and Frank M. Turner. The Heritage of the World Civilizations. Vol. 1. New York: Pearson, ISBN: COURSE DESCRIPTION Survey of the historical development of different world societies major economic, intellectual, political, religious, cultural and social ideas and institutions from Paleolithic humanity to the Early Modern Era. Recommended: Eligibility for English 1 and Reading Level 5 or 6. Hours: 54 lect. CCS: Liberal Arts and Sciences. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES This course has seven objectives. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to explain the historical factors, which influenced the development of the early world. He/she will have an understanding of the world from several cultural perspectives. The student will be proficient in evaluating historical evidence using both primary and secondary sources. In addition, a comprehension of how to compare and contrast historical and cultural topics and issues across space, both geographical and temporal will be attained. Furthermore the student will be able to assess causes and form hierarchies of causation and create models and mnemonics to better understand large and complex issues. Finally, the student will demonstrate capability in researching historical topics and clearly articulate opinions, provide substantive supportive evidence, and demonstrate reasoning. COURSE ORGANIZATION This course looks at World History through a chronological approach. Various themes, such as trade, religion, and politics will be examined through a global perspective. Evaluation of student performance in this course is based on four criteria: Participation 10 points each = 150 points) Each week, a discussion topic will be posted in the class discussion section of Moodle. In order to get all of your participation points, you will need to post commentary that equals a well defined paragraph at least once a week. These discussions are a place for scholarly commentary, so keep to the topic. Also, you need to be respectful of all posts, meaning that you should not be demeaning or put down any one s ideas or comments. If you do not agree with something written, simply state that you do not agree and the reasons why. Scholarly debate is welcomed and encouraged in this class. These points are equivalent to participation points in a traditional classroom. Please use proper grammar and spell check your work. Bi-Weekly Quizzes 30 points each = 150 points) During Parts 2 and 3, a 30-question quiz will be given after two or three chapters. These quizzes will consist of objective questions from the readings.

2 Analytical Research Essay 100 points = 100 points) One 6-8 page analytical essay will be written from an assigned topic. Please see section below on required format and expectations for this paper. 3 Section Exams 100 points = 300 points) The section exams will consist of objective questions, which may include true/false, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, and short answer. There will also be a short essay component. The essay should be in proper format and be comprised of a well developed argument or comprehensive answer to the question. 700 Total Points possible A B C D 419 and below F Week / Due Date COURSE SCHEDULE Chapter Reading Assignment/Assignments Due 8/22/11 Introduction to Class 8/24/11 Plagiarism Contract Introduction Discussion Read through writing and source material on week 1 8/29/11 1. Human Origins and Early Civilizations 9/2/11 Last day to drop and get a refund 9/4/11 Discussion Chapter 1 Due 9/5/11 Labor Day Holiday No school 9/6/11 2. Four Great Revolutions in Thought and Religion 9/11/11 Discussion Chapter 2 Due 9/15/11 PART 1 EXAM DUE 9/12/11 3. Greek and Hellenistic Civilization 9/18/11 Discussion Chapter 3 Due 9/19/11 4. West Asia, Inner Asia, and South Asis to 1000 CE 9/19/11 Last day to drop without a W 9/25/11 Discussion Week 4 Due Quiz 1 Chapters 3 and 4 Due

3 9/26/11 5. Africa: Early History to 1000 CE 10/2/11 Discussion Chapter 5 Due 10/3/11 6. Republican and Imperial Rome 10/9/11 Discussion Chapter 6 Due Quiz 2 Chapters 5 and 6 Due 10/10/11 7. China s First Empire 10/16/11 Discussion Chapter 7 Due 10/20/11 PART 2 EXAM DUE 10/17/11 8. Imperial China 10/23/11 Discussion Chapter 8 Due 10/24/11 9. Early Japanese History 10/30/11 Discussion Chapter 9 Due Quiz 3 Chapters 8 and 9 Quiz Due 10/31/11 Last day to drop with a W 10/31/ The Formation of Islamic Civilization 11/6/11 Discussion Chapter 10 Due 11/7/ The Byzantine Empire and Western Europe 11/11/11 Veterans Day Holiday No School 11/13/11 Discussion Chapter 11 Due Quiz 4 Chapters 10 and 11 Quiz Due 11/14/ The Islamic World 13. Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 11/20/11 Discussion Chapters 12/13 Due 11/21/ Africa, ca /23/11 ANALYTICAL RESEARCH ESSAY DUE 11/24-25/11 Thanksgiving Holiday No School 11/27/11 Discussion Chapter 14 Due Quiz 5 Chapters 12, 13, and 14 Quiz Due

4 11/28/ Europe to the early 1500s 12/4/11 Discussion Chapter 15 Due 12/8/11 FINAL EXAM DUE COURSE INFORMATION Analytical research essay (100 points) The analytical essays should be six to eight (6-8) double-spaced typewritten pages, not including references, in 12 point - Times New Roman font with 1" margins on all sides. NOTE: 6-8 pages is not at the top of the sixth page, but rather it should be at least three quarters of the sixth page or on to the seventh or eighth page NOT including references or title page. The paper should be written in a proper essay format with a thesis statement that is supported throughout the rest of the paper. The first paragraph is an introduction and should include your thesis statement. The subsequent paragraphs should provide your argument. The last paragraph is your conclusion that does not introduce any new material, but summarizes your paper. A minimum number of three sources are required for each paper, these may include your textbook and any book or scholarly journal article relevant to the topic. However, you must use at least one primary sources from the modules in Moodle and/or from the following websites: 1. Internet Ancient History Sourcebook includes Ancient, Classical, Late Antiquity, and Early Christian time periods Internet Medieval Sourcebook (The Internet History Sourcebooks Project is located at the History Department of Fordham University, New York.) Papers will be graded on content, writing style, use of proper citation, and the degree of critical thought. NOTE: To be considered valid, all outside sources, especially internet websites MUST be approved in advance by the instructor. Wikipedia is NOT a scholarly source and may NOT be used. Proper Citation Techniques You are required to cite references in writing your papers. Use of these references should follow the techniques outlined below. Footnotes and citations are required. If you get a fact from a textbook, book, or a journal article, you must list the author, date, and page in the footnote. You will cite your references to give credit to persons whose ideas or facts you use. All quotes must have a citation, otherwise it is plagiarism (see section on plagiarism below). Remember, always cite the primary reference If you take a specific point from one of the course textbooks, and that point is cited as being derived from a work by another author, look in the bibliography of the textbook for that original citation. General Writing Instructions With regard to organization, make sure that your paper has an introduction that presents your main argument in a clear manner. The body of your paper should support the ideas proposed in the introduction. The conclusion should serve to wrap up your paper, not present new ideas not previously discussed throughout the paper. The introduction and conclusion should speak to each other.

5 Generally speaking, you ought to choose one verb tense and stick to it consistently. Please note the common errors listed here, you will be graded down for the misuse of grammar and spelling: Alot is not a word. An effect is the result or consequence of some action. It is a noun. To affect something is to bring about such a consequence. It is a verb. Please do not use them interchangeably. It s = It is, rather than denoting the possessive nature of it. Apostrophes denote possession, not plurality. Make sure that your sentences contain agreement. (If you are referring to a singular subject, make sure your verb form reflects that. Likewise, if you are discussing a plural set of subjects, make sure your verb form reflects their plurality.) Be aware of the difference between there, they re, and their, are and our, its and it s (see above), to, two, and too, and woman and women. Recognize the difference between apart (separate) and a part. Remember to proofread your work. You should not turn in your first draft as a final paper. Write out your response to an assigned topic. Then proofread for grammar, spelling, and clarity, and to make sure that you have addressed the question thoroughly. PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is a very serious offense. Bakersfield College will not accept or tolerate instances of academic fraud or plagiarism among its students or faculty. Using published or unpublished material without citing the source is plagiarism. You may use someone else's material if you enclose it in quotation marks and precisely reference its source. However, direct quotations should be kept to an absolute minimum. Simply paraphrasing someone else's materials by minimal rearrangement of the wording is also plagiarism. It is an equally serious offense if you write a paper for someone else, copy someone else's work, or allow someone to copy your work. In all cases, such acts are considered cheating and such acts will automatically result in a grade of F for the course. ACCOMODATIONS STATEMENT Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Programs & Services at (661) , (on-campus located at Student Services Building, 1st Floor, Counseling Center), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. AND ETIQUETTE Make sure you check your and the Moodle course website frequently. Sign off with your full name and state which class you are in (CRN number) Use an appropriate and polite tone; Do not tell me to reply ASAP or make other demands; Do a spell check on your communication; Use upper and lower case letters as appropriate in any formal academic written communication. I will reply to s as quickly as possible, and with every effort to do so within 48 hours during weekdays.