SPRING 2017 SYLLABUS

Western Civilization II
22216 HIS 102-31 Lecture
Ayers Campus Accounting & Electronics Building, Room 108
M/W, 8:00am 9:14am

Instructor: Rebecca Duke, ABD, rduke@gadsdenstate.edu

Office Hours: office hours by appointment
Academic Division Information:
Division Chair, Social Sciences
Dr. Richard A. Dobbs
rdobbs@gadsdenstate.edu
256-549-8495

Dean of Academic Programs and Services

Dr. Leslie Worthington
lworthington@gadsdenstate.edu
256-549-8256

Course Description: This course is a survey of social, intellectual, economic, and political developments
that have molded the modern western world. This course is a continuation of HIS 101; it surveys the
development of the modern western world from the era of the Renaissance and Reformation to the
present.
3.000 Credit Hours
Required Textbook/s:
Western Civilizations: Their History & Their Culture, Joshua Cole and Carol Symes, Volume Two, 2017,
W.W. Norton & Company
Optional books, supplies, materials, or software:
Students must bring notetaking materials to class every day. In order to provide a distraction free learning
environment for all students, laptops/tablets may only be used for taking notes or accessing assigned
readings in class. Cell phones should be placed on silent. Inappropriate use of a cell phone (repeatedly
forgetting to silence it, texting in class, etc) or laptop will result in you being asked to leave the
classroom.
Important Websites: https://gadsdenstate.blackboard.com/
Class updates and materials will be posted on the class blackboard page.
Last Day to Withdrawal: April 17, 2017
Withdrawing can adversely affect financial aid, especially if done before completing 60% of the term.
Final Examination: Monday, May 1st from 8:00am 10:00am
Course Objectives:
This course will provide a survey of the economic, social, intellectual, religious, and political background
and of western civilization from the ancient world to the era of world exploration. Other objectives include
understanding the historical method and enhance the students ability to read, write, reason, and analyze.
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Assignments and Assessment:

Dates subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. All changes will be announced in class and
posted on the class Blackboard page.
Assignment
Exam #1
Exam #2
Annotated Bibliography
Research Project
Final Exam
Participation Points

Points
100
100
75
100
100
200

Due Date
Wednesday, February 8
Wednesday, March 15
Wednesday, April 5
Wednesday, April 26
Monday, May 1
Various times throughout the
semester

Total points possible: 675

A note about participation points: Participation points are given throughout the semester in the form of
pop quizzes, in-class assignments and discussions, and online work. Participation points may NOT be
made up UNLESS you contact me prior to the missed assignment with a valid excuse.
Grade Averages:
Percentage Grade
Letter Grade
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
59 and below
F
To figure your grade divide your points earned by the total points possible.
Make-up Policy:. Late assignments are subject to grade reduction as determined by the instructor. In
order to be extended the privilege of making up missed assignments, you must contact me prior to the
scheduled event and offer a compelling excuse for your absence or for your inability to complete the
assignment as scheduled.
Email Etiquette and Expectations: You are encouraged to email me at any time. I teach several courses
and in order to keep me organized, please put the course number or title of the course in the subject of the
email. I am committed to responding to emails within 48 hours. I will often get back to you much more
quickly, but keep that in mind when asking questions about assignment that are due and plan ahead. You
should sign your emails with your first and last name.
Blackboard Information: If you need assistance with Blackboard, please submit a request to the Help
Desk at helpdesk@gadsdenstate.edu or call 256-549-8341 during business hours.
Blackboard Guides: www.gadsdenstate.edu/elearning/student-guides
Computer System Requirements: www.gadsdenstate.edu/elearning/system-requirements
Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct such as cheating and plagiarism is not permitted.
Suspected cases of academic misconduct or dishonesty will be reported to the appropriate dean and may
result in the student receiving a failing grade for the course. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Students
caught plagiarizing will receive a grade of 0 for the assignment.
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Citations: You will follow the Turabian documentation system in all of your work. A link to sample
citations can be found here: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/turabian/turabian_citationguide.html
Attendance and Withdrawal: www.gadsdenstate.edu/attendance-withdrawal
I will take attendance each class period. Not coming to class *will* negatively impact your grade. I will
not provide you with notes for class missed, nor will lecture notes be posted on Blackboard. If you miss a
class, get notes from a classmate. Attendance policies will follow the Gadsden State attendance policy.
College General Regulations: www.gadsdenstate.edu/sites/default/files/u25/College%20Regulations.pdf
Harassment and Discrimination policies: www.gadsdenstate.edu/sites/default/files/u23/swpolicy.pdf
Disability Services (ADA): www.gadsdenstate.edu/ada/home
Copyright Information: www.gadsdenstate.edu/copyright/copyright-information
General Student Services: www.gadsdenstate.edu/current-students
Student Support Services: www.gadsdenstate.edu/sss/home
Complaint Processes: www.gadsdenstate.edu/complaint_process/complaint-process
Course Schedule
Note: This is a tentative plan for the semester. I will do my very best not to change dates. I reserve the
right, however, to make changes as necessary. It is your responsibility to pay attention to announcements
both in class and via Blackboard. All assignments are due at the beginning of class unless otherwise
noted.
All readings are to be completed before each class.

Week
One

Monday
1/9 Class introduction, expectations;
Start Chapter 12 Innovation and
Exploration

Wednesday
1/11 Chapter 12

Two

1/16 MLK Day NO CLASS

1/18 Begin Chapter 13 Age of Dissent

and Division

Three

1/23 Ch. 13 cont

Four

1/30 Ch. 14 cont

Five
Six

2/6 Ch. 15 cont Exam One review

2/13 Begin Chapter 16 The New
Science of the 17th Century
2/20 Begin Chapter 17 Europe During
the Enlightenment
2/27 Begin Chapter 18 The French
Revolution

1/25 Begin Chapter 14 Europe in the

Atlantic World
2/1 Begin Chapter 15 European
Monarchies and Absolutism
2/8 Exam One Ch. 12-15
2/15 Ch. 16 cont

Seven
Eight

2/22 Ch. 17 cont

3/1 Ch. 18 cont

Nine

Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen

Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventee
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3/6 No In-Class Meeting (AMA

Conference) Blackboard Assignment
Ch. 19 Industrial Revolution
3/13 Finish Ch. 19 Test two review
3/20 Begin Chapter 20 Age of
Ideologies
3/27 GSCC SPRING BREAK NO
CLASS
4/3 Begin Chapter 21 Revolutions and
Nation Building Annotated
Bibliography Due
4/10 Chapter 22 Imperialism and
Colonialism
4/17 Begin Chapter 23 Mass Politics
4/24 Begin Chapter 24 - World War I
5/1 FINAL EXAM CH. 20-24 8am
10am

3/8 Ch. 19 cont

3/15 Exam 2 Chapters 16-19

3/22 Ch. 20
3/29 GSCC SPRING BREAK NO
CLASS
4/5 Ch. 21 cont

4/12 Ch. 22 cont

4/19 Ch. 23 cont
4/26 Ch. 24 Cont Research Project Due