Western Civilization Since the Reformation History 106 Class # Instructor: Prof. Robert Bond Office Hours: TBA E-mail: rbond@palomar.edu 3.0 Unit Course Course Syllabus DESCRIPTION: History 106 is a survey of modern period of Western Civilization from the Reformation (beginning in the 16 th Century) to the end of the Cold War in the early 1990 s. This class will examine how intellectual, religious, political, social and economic changes in Western Europe led to the end of the Old Regime and rise of Modern Europe. During this new era of Western Civilization we will examine the effects of two major revolutions; one in politics, as a result of the French Revolution [1789-1815], and the other in economic production and organization, which is associated with the Industrial Revolution [late 18 th & 19 th centuries]. These two revolutions would make Western Europe and later North America the most dominant and prosperous regions on Earth. With these political and social changes came new ideologies, including liberalism, nationalism and socialism that will be essential to our study of the 19 th century. Finally, we will examine the Twentieth century in the context of the causes and results of two World Wars, the impact of the Cold War and the results of the collapse of the Soviet Union. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: Be familiar not only with the major events and personalities of Western Civilization, but have understanding of the lives of ordinary people in the context of larger historical developments. (This will be accomplished principally though the use of primary sources.) Develop an ability to analyze primary and secondary historical sources, reach conclusions based on that analysis, and present their conclusions orally or in written form to the class/instructor. Examine the rise of absolutism in 17 th century Europe. Analyze the Enlightenment and its influence on 18 th century Europe. Evaluate the effects of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and Napoleon on cultural, intellectual, social, economic, and political institutions in 18 th and 19 th century Europe. Analyze the Industrial Revolution and how it altered the institutions of Europe Examine Imperialism. Examine the interrelationship between technology and modern warfare. Analyze the struggle between democracies and totalitarian states in the 20 th century. Examine the end of imperialism and the rise of new systems which govern the interrelationships between nations. 1
Examine the cause and effects of the Cold War. Recognize political geography and changes in political geography. Analyze works of literature in the context of Western civilization. Cite sources appropriately in written work using the Chicago manual of Style (Turabian), APA, or Modern Language Association format. Understand the major themes and important issues examined by historians of Western civilization. CLASS FORMAT: Class time will be organized into lectures and class discussion. Class discussion will be based on primary sources available on Blackboard. It is expected that students come to class having read the assigned material and are ready to actively participate in class discussion. Time will also be set aside for exams. Please feel free to ask questions about the material at any time. Please turn off/silence cell phones before class begins. QUIZZES: Beginning the second week, there will be two quizzes given during the Spring Session. Quiz dates can be found in the schedule below. The two quizzes will test your geographical knowledge of the world. The geography quizzes will be done in-class. All quiz study materials will be found on Blackboard as noted in the schedule below. Each quiz is worth 30 points. The total value for all quizzes is 60 points. ESSAY ASSIGNMENT: Primary sources give us the opportunity to examine and answer many important questions concerning the development and interaction of global civilizations. During the Spring one essay assignment will be made available on Blackboard. For the essay assignment, students will be given different essay topics on a common theme or issue addressed by the primary sources found online on Blackboard. The essay is to be five pages. Due date is noted in the Course Schedule below. The essay is worth 100 points. No late essays will be accepted (exception: excused absences or extraordinary and verifiable emergencies.) 2
PARTICIPATION/PRIMARY SOURCES: We will be discussing in class primary sources related to our study Western Civilization. Up to 125 points will be awarded for class participation assessments on Blackboard based on our discussions during the Spring session. Primary Source assessments availability and due dates will be announced on Blackboard. EXAMS: There will be four exams during the semester. None of the exams will be cumulative. Each exam will be worth 100 points for a total of 400 points. The format of the exams will be multiple-choice, essay/short-answer, and identification questions. As an aid, a study guide will be available on Blackboard out one week before the exam. Make-up exams will be given only for excused absences (see Attendance below) or extraordinary and verifiable emergencies. GRADES: Assessment Points Grade Scale Quizzes 60 A 685 616.5 Exams 400 B 615.5 548 Essay Assignment 100 C 547 479.5 Participation 125 D 478.5 411 Total 685 F 410 0 TEXT: Dennis Sherman & Joyce Salisbury, The West in the World. 3 rd edition. Volume II: From 1600. McGraw Hill Publisher. Volume is available in the bookstore. ebook is available at: https://ebooks.primisonline.com/cgi/showebook.cgi?isbn=0390882062&booktype=unselected&fulleb ook=true Textbook website: 3 rd edition: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073406929/information_center_view0/ BLACKBOARD: Some of the components of this class are on Blackboard. Primary Sources, Quizzes, Discussion Assignments, Exam Study Guides, and the Essay Assignment will be available only online. Link to login site: http://www.palomar.edu/blackboard/ Use of Blackboard for the class is mandatory. Be sure to be using Blackboard by the end of the first week of class. 3
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will affect the quality of your overall performance in the course. It is important that you attend class, as material for the exams will come from lecture material and on topics discussed in class in addition to our assigned texts. Unexcused absences will affect your grade. Attendance will be taken during each class session. Attendance will be used as a consideration for borderline grades. If you have an excused absence, be sure to inform the instructor prior to that absence. Excused absences include, jury duty (w/documentation), call to active military duty, and religious holidays. Please note the following dates for Add/Drop: Last Day to Add course; Drop Without a W Deadline is; Last Day to Drop course is. See Class Schedule for additional information. It is the student s responsibility to confirm with the instructor or process his or her own adds and/or drops by the dates noted above. TARDINESS: Promptness reflects professional courtesy and is expected. Repeated tardiness is not acceptable and will affect your final grade. In addition, regular, early departure from class will not be tolerated. ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITY: Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodation should make arrangements with the instructor during the first week of class. Students disabled during the session should consult with the professor as soon as possible. Students with disabilities must complete all course assignments to pass the course. See Class Schedule for additional information. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & STUDENT CONDUCT Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy will result in no points being awarded to the student for that assignment. See Student code of conduct at: http://www.palomar.edu/code_of_conduct_condensed_version.pdf for additional information. 4
COURSE SCHEDULE The format, readings, and assignments for class are open to change at my discretion. I will announce any changes to you in class and on Blackboard. Week Date Topic Assignments 1 Introduction, Overview, Reading Primary Sources Print out Course Primary Source Pack and bring it in for 15 points of extra-credit by 1/27/10. Quiz I Study Guide Available on Blackboard 2 Europe from the Late Middle Ages through the Reformation Europe from the Late Middle Ages through the Reformation continued Primary Source Pack Due 3 European Political & Social Systems to 1715 European Political & Social Systems to 1715, continued. The West in the World, chapter 13 Exam I Study Guide Available on Blackboard 4 Europe on the Eve of Modernity: The Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment The Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment continued The West in the World, chapter 14 Quiz I in Class Quiz II Study Guide Available on Blackboard Exam I Review 5 Holiday EXAM I 6 European Political & Social Developments from 1715-1789 The West in the World, chapter 15 European Political & Social Developments from 1715-1789 continued. 7 The French Revolution and the Era of Napoleon The West in the World, chapter 16 The French Revolution and the Era of Napoleon, continued Quiz II in Class Exam II Study Guide Available on Blackboard 8 The Industrial Revolution and Its Social Impact The West in the World, chapter 17 Industrial Revolution continued Exam II Review 5
Week Topic Assignments 9 EXAM II Essay Assignment Available on Blackboard Ideology, Politics & Revolution in post- Napoleonic Europe The West in the World, chapter 18 Spring Recess March 22-26th Ideology, Politics & Revolution in post- Napoleonic Europe continued. 10 Nationalism & Italian and German Unifications The West in the World, chapter 19 11 Nationalism & Italian and German Unifications continued. Mass Politics and Imperialism The West in the World, chapter 20 12 Mass Politics and Imperialism continued Exam III Study Guide Now Available European Society in the Late 19th /Early 20th Century The West in the World, chapter 21 13 European Society in the Late 19th/ Early 20th Century continued EXAM III Exam III Review Essay Assignment due by April 25th at 11pm 14 World War I & the Russian Revolution World War I & the Russian Revolution continued The West in the World, chapter 22 15 Europe Between the Wars Europe Between the Wars, cont The West in the World, chapter 23 Exam IV Study Guide Now Available 6
Week Date Topic Assignments 16 World War II & the Cold War World War II & the Cold War, cont The West in the World, chapters 24 & 25 Exam IV Review Finals Exam IV (12:00 to 1:50pm) NOTES: 7