Teacher: DeBorah Holliday
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Teacher’s Web Site: http://www.biloxischools.net/schools/spaces (Deborah.holliday)
This course is designed to promote your understanding of major world events that have shaped our modern world from the 1750s to the present. Our study will focus on the Western World (the United States and Western Europe) from a U. S. perspective. For the most part, the material will be presented chronologically from a conceptual paradigm. We will begin the course with a brief review of maps, geographic terms, and an overview of the beginnings of civilizations through the Scientific Revolution – laying the foundation for understanding modern history. Teaching technique will emphasis higher order critical thinking, as well as, writing and speaking skills. It is my vision that you will develop a deeper understanding of historical concepts through reading and writing. Vocabulary will also be strongly emphasized. You will have regular writing assignments of varied lengths. You will also be required to read the chapters and supplemental readings independently in preparation for the class lectures, presentations, quizzes, & tests. This term you will be expected to master and/or develop an understanding of the following:
1) analyze the causes, events, and effects of the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Age of Exploration.(Review)
2) examine the development & compare and contrast governmental forms - absolutism, aristocracy, oligarchy, constitutional, monarchy, democracy, republic, etc..
3) analyze the causes, events, and effects of the Enlightenment and its impact on the American, French and other Revolutions.
4) identify and distinguish between the methods of proponents of civil or human rights and the methods of their opponents since the Age of Enlightenment - Rousseau, Locke, Montesquieu, Wollestonecraft, etc.
5) differentiate between civil rights and human rights in their historical contexts - Enlightenment, American, and French Revolution.
6) explain how the ideology of the French Revolution led France to develop from absolutism to a constitutional monarchy to democratic despotism to the Napoleonic empire.
7) compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution, American Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty in respect to countries around the world.
8) locate regions of historical importance for the period and explain how and why they changed over time.
9) interpret information using maps, primary and secondary sources - cartoons, pictures, speeches, timelines, charts and graphs, etc. Chapters to be covered: Review - Chapters 1, 2, & 4
Grading Scale
A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=65-69 F=below 64 I=Incomplete
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term are issued. The student’s current grades are available via Internet INOW (https://268451.stiinformationnow.com/InformationNow)
Course Supply List: 1-box of Kleenex, 2- highlighter,1pkg blue/black pens,1 pkg #2 pencils,1pocket folder, 2GB flashdrive, and paper in class daily.
Tests: Weekly quizzes will be given occasionally to ensure that you are keeping up with the week’s daily assignments and reading the chapter. Chapter tests are given upon completion of each chapter accounts for 55% of your term grade. Dates for test can be found on my faculty webpage as well as posted on the board.
Retesting: You will be given the opportunity to retest within ten days of receiving your graded test (date and time will be determined by the teacher). However, before you can retest, you must meet the following stipulations: 1) You must sign up within three days after the graded test has been returned. 2) You must reread the chapter and take detailed note and have all assigned work completed. 3) You must attend a re-teaching session on the date assigned by the teacher with required assignment and questions (for clarification) in hand. 4) You must take the test on the date assigned by the teacher.
Daily/Class Work/Homework: Classwork/homework is an integral part of this class and accounts for 35% of your term grade. Assignments are posted on the board and my webpage.
Projects: One major project is due each term if time permits. You will receive information concerning the project several weeks prior to the due date.
Late & Makeup Work: Work is due when it is due. If you have been informed of a test prior to being absent, you are to take the test upon your return after school.
Course Requirements: You are required/expected to: 1) come to class prepared with required supplies daily, 2) keep all class work throughout the term as your proof that the assignment was graded, checked and/or completed, 3) complete all class work and attend class regularly in order to be successful in this class, 4) study and review notes daily in preparation for weekly quizzes/chapter tests.
It is essential that you obtain the required flash drive for this class.
Term Exam: The term exam is a comprehensive departmental exam covering material taught during the term. It accounts for 10% of your term grade.
Important Dates: OPEN HOUSE: 8/12/14 @ 6:00 Midterm progress report: 9/10/14
Term exam: 10/6-10/14 Report card: 10/20/14
Days Available: Wednesday morning before school (6:30 am SHARP!!!!) and Thursday after school (2:30 pm SHARP!!!!).
Additional Comments: It is easier to contact me by email. So, if you have any questions or concerns, just drop me a line or two. I will get back with you as soon as possible.
COURSE SCHEDULE & DUE DATES: Dates and times may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Week 1 - * School, class rules and procedures will be issued and discussed. Books and syllabus will be issued. Review of geographical location.
Week 2 - Review Pre-History to Early Modern Times Lecture/Discussion – General overview of the development of civilization politically, socially, economically and religiously up to 1750.
Week 3 & 4 - The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Lecture/Discussion – Discuss the great philosophers of the Enlightenment period and how their ideas shaped western civilization – politically, economically, and socially – and how its ideas influenced Americans and led to the American Revolution and the Constitution as we know it today.
Week 5 & 6 – The French Revolution Lecture/Discussion – Discuss the causes and aftermaths of the French Revolution relating political, social, and economic changes to the ideas of the Enlightenment period. We will also explore the impact of the French Revolution in shaping nationalism as we know it today. Students will also analyze and compare the underlying causes of the French Revolution as it relates to current economic and social issues in America.
Week 7 – Revolutions in Europe & Latin America Lecture/Discussion – Discuss the political, social, and economic conditions of Latin America and how the American and French Revolution influenced Latin Americans’ struggle for independence. We will also look at the impact of colonialism on Latin America’s struggle for freedom, as well as the origins of America’s oversight of the Western Hemisphere via the Monroe Doctrine.
Week 8 – Project Presentation
Week 9 – Review/ Term Exam
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