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History 102 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Fall 2016

WESTERN CIVILIZATION: l500 TO THE PRESENT

Lectures: TR2:00-2:50, Physics 135, and weekly discussion section

Instructor: Prof. Neal Pease

Office Hours: Holton 314, TR 9:00-10:30, 12:30-1:30

E-mail:

Teaching Assistant: Martin Kozon (),Holton 402

Discussion sections: 601 T 3:00-3:50, MER 314; 602 W 12:00-12:50, KEN 1150; 603 W 9:00-9:50, NWQ 1935; 604 R 9:00-9:50, HLT G90; 605 R 10:00-10:50, HLT G90

E-mail classlist:

Purpose of Course

To provide an introductory survey a survey of major themes in the social, political, and cultural development of the western world from 1500 to the present, with a focus on modern European history, from roughly the Renaissance to the present: The course forms the second half of this department's two semester survey of European history, but it stands as a separate course in its own right. No previous knowledge of European history is required or assumed. Lectures and readings will emphasize the most prominent themes of politics, intellect and the arts, religion, economy, society, international relations, and the dealings of Europe with the outside world. Students will gain acquaintance with the essentials of European history since 1500 and will be encouraged to take more advanced courses in topics of particular interest to them. Satisfies L & S international requirement. Prerequisite: none.

Requirements

l. Completion of reading assignments

2. Regular attendance of lectures

3. Two hour examinations (TOct 4, TNov 8)

4. A final examination (TDec 20)

5. Regular attendance of discussion sections and completion of related assignments

Exams will be made up of essay questions handed out in advance. In determining the course grade, the final exam will count roughly 40%, the hour exams 20% apiece, and discussion section 20%. All components of coursework must be turned in to pass the course.

Students may earn extra credit by turning in a brief essay (3-5 pp.) on a topic approved by the instructor. Papers judged worthy of extra credit will raise the student’s course grade one half step (for example, from B- to B). No more than one extra credit paper per student. Extra credit papers must be turned in no later than beginning of last class period, T Dec 13. Extra credit papers will not be accepted as substitutes for exams.

Attendance

Attendance of lectures is not mandatory. However, the exams will stress material covered in lectures. Consequently, regular attendance is essential if one is to do well in the course.

Important: students who do not attend class during the first week of classes, or contact the instructor explaining their absence, may be dropped administratively.

Course E-mail notifications

The instructor will use e-mail to post announcements and messages concerning the course. Students should pay close attention to such posts, and it will be their responsibility to monitor these posts and carry out any instructions they might include. Failure to notice such messages will not be accepted as an excuse. The classlist address is: .

Makeup Exam Policy

Reasonable requests for alternative test dates or times will be accommodated insofar as possible and practical if arranged with the instructor before the regularly scheduled exam. In the event of unexcused absence from tests, makeups will be permitted only upon presentation of convincing evidence of emergency or medical condition preventing attendance. If you cannot take the final exam on the regularly scheduled date of Dec 20, alternative times to take it will be offered only before that date, not after.

Disabled Students

Should you have a disability, please do not hesitate to consult with me so that any necessary accommodations may be arranged.

History Major/Minor

All L&S students have to declare and complete an academic major to graduate. If you have
earned in excess of 45 credits and have not yet declared a major, you are encouraged to do
so. You must have declared and completed the requirements of a major in order to graduate.
If you either are interested in declaring a major (or minor) in History or require academic
advising in History, please visit the Department of History undergraduate program web page at
for information on how to proceed.

Academic integrity at UWM

UWM and I expect each student to be honest in academic performance. Failure to do so may result in discipline under rules published by the Board of Regents (UWS 14). The penalties for academic misconduct such as cheating or plagiarism can include a grade of

"F" for the course and expulsion from the University:

UWM policies on course-related matters

including such things as religious observances, students called to active military duty, incompletes, discriminatory conduct, sexual harassment, complaint procedures, and grade appeal procedures. See the website of the Secretary of the University, at:

Readings

The following textbook is required and available for purchase throughthe UWM Bookstore:

Paul Dutton/Suzanne Marchand/Deborah Harkness, Many Europes: Choice and Chance in Western Civilization, Renaissance to Present, McGraw-Hill

In addition, a copy of the book is on 2-hour reserve at the Golda Meir Library

Course Outline

T Sept 6, R Sept 8 Introduction/Europe Before 1500

T Sept 13, R Sept 15 Renaissance/Age of Discovery

Reading: ch. 11,12 [Note: reading assignments include all inserts, boxes, and special features]

T Sept 20, R Sept 22 Upheaval within Christianity

Reading: ch. 13

Four essay questions will be sent out this week, two of which will make up

the first hour exam, T Oct 4.

T Sept 27, R Sept 29 The Era of Religious Wars/Revolution in Worldview

Reading: ch.14, 15

T Oct 4 First Hour Exam

R Oct 6 Political Transformation in Europe

Reading: ch. 10

T Oct 11, R Oct 13 18th Century/The French Revolution

Reading: ch. 15, 16, 17

T Oct 18, R Oct 20 The Era of Napoleon/Europe After Napoleon

Reading: ch. 17, 18

T Oct 25, R Oct 27 The Industrial Revolution/Impact of Industrialization

Reading: ch. 18

Four essay questions will be sent out this week, two of which

will make up the hour exam, TNov 8.

T Nov 1, R Nov 3 The Changing Balance of Power/Europe and the World/First World War

Reading: ch. 19, 20, 21

T Nov 8 Second Hour Exam

R Nov 10 First World War

Reading: ch. 22

T Nov15, R Nov 17 Europe Between World Wars/Communism in Russia

Reading: ch. 23

T Nov 22 Hitler and the Coming of World War II

Reading: ch. 23, 24

Several essay questions will be sent out this week, some of whichwill make up the final exam, TDec 20.

Nov 23-Nov 27 Thanksgiving Recess

T Nov 29, R Dec 1 Second World War/Europe in Ruins

Reading: ch. 24

T Dec 6, R Dec 8 Cold War, and its End

Reading: ch. 24, 25, 26

T Dec 13 Conclusion and Review

Reading: ch. 26

T Dec 20 FINAL EXAM, 12:30-2:30

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