HISTORY 102
WESTERN CIVILIZATION
Spring 2011
Professor: Kenley Nebeker
Phone: (208) 595-4351
Email:
Course Description:
This 3-credit class examines crucial developments in the West between 1648 and the present, including the rise of the nation state, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the consequences of World War I and World War II.
Required Books:
Western Civilization. Jackson J. Spielvogel, 2005
Grades:
One paper, 100 points = 100
Four Exams, 100 points each= 400
Online Questions, 10 points each= 160
Total= 660 points
Letter grades are calculated on a standard scale.
90% and above= A
80% - 89%= B
70% - 79%= C
60% - 69%= D
Below 60%= F
Course Requirements:
Students must attend class prepared to discuss the material from the text. Students will take four tests assessing their understanding of the content covered in the text and discussions. Students will also be required to write one essay. Lastly the students will be required to complete weekly interim assessments in the form of online questions that will be based off of the in class discussions.
Outcomes Assessment:
Papers and essay exams will be the primary tool used to assess student progress and development. Papers and exams will be used to assess student command of facts and concepts, measure their ability to distinguish fact from fiction, and test their skill using analysis and synthesis. Essays reinforce reading and writing skills, encourage life-long learning and creativity, and make students draw reasonable inferences from observations. The online discussion questions will act as an interim assessment to ensure that the content is being understood.
Objectives:
Enhance critical thinking and communication skills, understand major historical developments between 1648 and the present, and develop an ability to distinguish between fact and fiction.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy:
It is my desire as your professor to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to have a grasp of the content we are covering in this class. It is also my desire to help you connect the content to real world problems. This can be challenging at times and will take a bit of effort from each of us. The student’s part of that effort will be shown by your ability to come to class prepared mentally and ready to discuss the topic at hand and your willingness to participate in the discussion. My part of the effort will be in trying to facilitate a discussion that will allow us to not only learn the names, dates, and facts of the content but also a discussion that helps you see the real world application of what you are learning and how it can help you to develop as a productive member of society; which is my ultimate goal as an educator.
Class and Reading Schedule:
Week One - Read chapter 14, Spielvogel.
Week Two - Read chapter 15, Spielvogel.
Week Three - Read chapter 16, Spielvogel.
Week Four - Read chapter 17, Spielvogel.
Test #1
Week Five – Read chapter 18, Spielvogel.
Week Six - Read chapters 19, Spielvogel.
Week Seven - Read chapter 20, Spielvogel.
Week Eight - Read chapter 21, Spielvogel.
Test #2
Week Nine – Read chapter 22, Spielvogel.
Week Ten – Read chapter 23, Spielvogel.
Week Eleven – Read chapter 24, Spielvogel.
Week Twelve – Read chapter 25, Spielvogel.
Test #3
Paper I due April 9th
Week Thirteen – Read chapter 26, Spielvogel.
Week Fourteen – Read chapter 27, Spielvogel.
Week Fifteen – Read chapter 28, Spielvogel.
Week Sixteen – Read chapter 29, Spielvogel.
Test #4