The Art Institute of California

The Art Institute of California

SaddlebackCollege
Course Syllabus

Course Title: World History from 1750 Course number: HST 5

Ticket #: 17305

Class Meetings: INTERNET Session/Year: Spr2008Course Dates: 3-23-2008 to 5-21-2008

Instructor Name: Mr. Menzing

Email Address:

Phone: None

Instructor Availability Outside of Class: Via email or Student Discussion Board

Course Websites:

  • Menzing Faculty Website:
  • Blackboard Website:
  • Bridging World History:
  • The Western Tradition:
  • A People’s History

World Civilization

Course Description:

A survey of major themes and events in world history from 1750 to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the Atlantic slave trade and slavery in the Americas, late 18th and early 19th century political revolutions, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism and colonialism, and 20th Century nationalist movements and revolutions.

Course Length: 9 weeks

Anticipated Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Explore the foundations of the current global system.
  • Evaluate historical data from multiple sources.
  • Research, analyze and discuss historical events by viewing them through various interpretations and theories.
  • Articulate the goals, research methodologies, and issues common to most social and behavioral scientists.

Course Prerequisites: None

Required Text(s):

  • Richard Bulliet (et. Al.), The Earth and Its Peoples v.2 (brief)(In bookstore)ISBN-13: 9780618471164
  • Denise Giardina, Saints and Villains (in bookstore)ISBN- 9780449004272
  • The Western Tradition:
  • Bridging World History
  • Zinn, A Peoples History

Recommended Readings:

Materials and Supplies: computer w/high speed internet connection

Method of Instruction: Online Lecture, Discussion Board

Estimated Homework Hours: 4-6

Lab: 0 hours Non-Lab:

Technology Needed: Access to a computer, word processing program, disks, and printer

Grading Scale:A100-90

B89-80

C79-70

D69-60

F60 and below

  • Grades are never “rounded up.” A grade of 79.9 is a “C.” Unless there is a mathematical error, please do not ask the instructor to change a grade.
  • The Blackboard Grade book is correct. Remember, the grade is not based on a simple point system. The categories are weighted – The Final Exam category, for example, is worth more than the Attendance category.

Process for Evaluation:

8 Discussion Boards (4% each) 32%

2 Quizzes (10% each) 20%

Midterm Exam 19%

Final Exam 19%

Essay10%

100%

  • Exams will be taken through the Blackboard site. Exams are timed. There are no make-up exams. If students have problems with taking the exam they must notify me immediately by email.
  • The essay should be 4-5 pages in length, double spaced and typed. The essay must be submitted to “Turnitin” through Blackboard by the evening before the scheduled Final Exam date. Your essay will not be accepted if it contains more than five (5) spelling errors. The “Assignments” section of Blackboard has a sample essay available for you to review. Your thesis is completely up to you but if you want to know what your essay should “look like” (structure, citations etc) you should follow a basic MLA structure (introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, conclusion + parenthetical references to the text, e.g., (Giardina, 47) etc.

There has been a mix up with the turnitin.com codes. The codes have been updated as follows:

  • Class ID: 2504272
  • Password: Saints
  • The study guides are posted only to help students keep track of the lecture/discussion. They are not part of the grading system and do not need to be turned in.
  • Students will go review the video series “Bridging World History” and “The Western Tradition. These series will be especially important for both the midterms and final exams. The episodes are approximately 30 minutes each. You will have to register before streaming the episodes (takes about five minutes). This website is listed above, on Blackboard (under resources) and here:
  • The Western Tradition
  • Please review episodes 25, 34-42 for the Midterm Exam
  • Please review episodes 43-52 for the Final Exam
  • Bridging World History
  • Please view episodes15, 18-22 for the Midterm
  • Please view episodes 23-26 for the Final Exam
  • Students are also required to download and read two chapters of Howard Zinn’s People’s History

The chapters are noted in the first two weeks of the syllabus and the link to the chapters is provided.

  • Please review all episodes as indicated above even if not specified in the weekly readings and assignments section of the syllabus.

Commitment to Excellence: Reading/Writing/Comprehension: While the principal goal of this course is the acquisition of knowledge in the subject area, students should be aware that SaddlebackCollege requires a written research project on a particular topic. It is school policy that clear and effective writing be an integral part of the learning process.

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected too maintain the highest standards of academic honesty while pursuing their studies at SaddlebackCollege. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: plagiarism and cheating, misuse of academic resources or facilities, and misuse of computer software, data, equipment or networks.

Plagiarism is the use (copying) of another person’s ideas, words, visual images, or audio samples, presented in a manner that makes the work appear to be the student’s original creation. All work that is not the student’s original creation, or any idea or fact that is not “common knowledge,” must be documented properly to avoid even accidental infractions of the honor code.

Cheating is to gain an unfair advantage on a grade by deception, fraud, or breaking the rules set forth by the instructor of the class. Cheating may include but is not limited to: copying the work of others; using notes or other materials when unauthorized; communicating to others during an exam; and any other unfair advantage as determined by the instructor. Any student caught cheating will receive an “F” grade in the class --- absolutely without exception.

Homework and late assignments: Students must keep pace with the reading schedule

Extra Credit Assignments: There is not extra credit

COMMUNICATION

It is crucial to the success of this course that there is constant communication between students as well as each student with the instructor. There is a student discussion board forum for weekly questions (it is, and will remain, the first forum on the discussion board). This question forum is for students to post their specific questions regarding the course or assignments. The instructor, as well as fellow students, can respond to these questions. It is very likely that if one student has a question other students have the same question as well. This will help to clarify instructions as well as facilitate collaborative problem solving. It is required that each student check this question forum frequently. Students who help other students with their questions (the first student to effectively answer the other student’s question before the instructor) will receive one extra credit point per answer response posting (up to five extra points possible). Also note: it is extremely important that each student contact the instructor via e-mail with concerns or questions that are not appropriate for the question forum or that the student does not feel comfortable posting on the forum. It is important that there is constant and open communication with the instructor throughout the semester.

Course Requirements

Student Expectations: It is expected that each student is online a minimum of five days a week, however, I suggest that you check in daily. Each student is expected to check announcements, check e-mail (your Saddleback e-mail via Mysite as this is how I will contact you if need be), get assignments, participate on the discussion board, read lectures (lectures can be found under “Course Materials”; make sure you read the weekly lectures as assessments are based on these as well as the required readings), read assigned readings, turn in paper assignments, and take online exams on a weekly basis and/or according to the set deadlines. Each student should anticipate devoting approximately eight hours per week to this course. In order to be successful in the course each student must have access to a computer with a modem, internet, and e-mail capability. It is important that each student have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word s well as be knowledgeable in navigating the web.

Participation: Your participation and virtual attendance will be essential to your overall success in the class. Each student is expected to log-on to our course website at least five times per week, check for announcements and assignments, and participate in the discussion board. Research shows that students who participate regularly tend to earn better grades than those who do not. Exams and assignments regularly cover material that may not be contained in the textbook.

NOTE: If you are no longer participating in the class it is your responsibility to drop or withdraw yourself from the course. It is not the instructor’s responsibility to drop students who are no longer participating in the class.

Blackboard: The Blackboard system is our virtual classroom. The system includes such features as: announcements, e-mail, discussion board forums (our class discussion forum), lectures, links, additional handouts, additional readings, study guides, exams, assignments, and grades.

Course Website Address:

Your username is your SaddlebackCollege e-mail address given to you at registration (first initial of your first name and your last name plus a number; DO NOT included the @saddleback.edu) and your password is either your pin number plus two zero’s or the last four digits of your social security number plus two zero’s.

Technical Difficulties:

If a student is experiencing difficulties with the website, which extends beyond a few hours as the website could be temporarily down, he or she must immediately contact me. Questions regarding navigating the website usually can be found by reading the Blackboard instructions found through the campus website:

Online Etiquette: It is essential that each student be polite and respectful at all times. When posting on the discussion board, responding to other student’s postings, and throughout written assignments courtesy and respect must be maintained. A good thing to keep in mind is, “would I say this to the person’s face?” or “would I say this to my grandma?” Also note that offensive language will not be tolerated. If a student is found to be disrespectful and/or providing a negative learning environment for others he or she will receive a warning or immediately be dropped from the course according to the instructor’s discretion.

Please go to the following websites for information on “Netiquette”:

Village Computer Lab Information:

VIL4-05

M-TH 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

F 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sat 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Special Services

“Special Services provides support services and specialized instruction for students with disabilities.”

If you feel that you are in need of special services please contact the Special Services office:

(949)582-4249

Office location: SSC113 (Student Services Center 113; first floor)

Website:

Note: please feel free to discuss special services issues with me. If you have already been assessed through Student Services please discuss accommodations with me and get the paperwork to me as soon as possible.

This course meets the requirements set forth in the accessibility checklist and universal design grid provided by special services. The Web pages, video presentations, textbooks and class materials used in this course are accessible to students with disabilities. If you have questions on how to make accommodations please contact Special Services-Mike Sauter

Grading Criteria for Writing Assignments:
"A" range work is:
Outstanding achievement; significantly exceeds standards. Unique topic or unique treatment of topic; takes risks with content; fresh approach. Sophisticated/exceptional use of examples. Original and "fluid" organization; all sentences and paragraphs contribute; sophisticated transitions between paragraphs. Integration of quotations and citations is sophisticated and highlights the author's argument. Confidence in use of standard English; language reflects a practiced and/or refined. The “A” level essay effectively integrates all of the course sources. All citations should appear as follows: e.g., (Bulliet, 165); (TWT, episode 22); (BWH, episode 30). Responses to classmates are clear and substantive. Responses to classmates also make effective use of the course materials.

"B" range work is:
Commendable achievement; exceeds minimum standards. Specific, original focus; content well-handled. Significance of content is clearly conveyed; good use of examples; sufficient support exists in all key areas. Has effective shape (organization); effective pacing between sentences or paragraphs. Quotations and citations are integrated into argument to enhance the flow of ideas. Have competent transitions between all sentences and paragraphs. Conveys a strong understanding of standard English; the writer is clear in his/her attempt to articulate main points, but may demonstrate moments of "flat" or unrefined language. The work contains very few mechanical errors. Students effectively integrate at least two of the sources, e.g., (Zinn, Columbus), (Bulliet 162); (BWH, episode 32). Responses to classmates are clear and substantive but may not cite from the course materials.

"C" range work is:
Acceptable achievement; meets minimum standards for course. Retains over-all focus; generally solid command of subject matter. Subject matter well explored but may show signs of under-development. Significance is understood; competent use of examples. Structure is solid, but an occasional sentence or paragraph may lack focus. Quotations and citations are integrated into argument and references are provided. Transitions between paragraphs occur but may lack originality. Competent use of language; sentences are solid but may lack development, refinement, style. Occasional minor mechanical errors may occur, but do not impede clear understanding of material. The work contains few serious grammatical or spelling errors. understanding of syntax and usage. Sentences vary in structure; very few if any mechanical errors. Students integrate at least one of the course materials, e.g., (Bulliet, 162). Students may not respond to classmates substantively.
"D" range work is:
Marginal in achievement; it fails to not meet minimum standards. Significance of content is unclear. Some ideas may lack support, elaboration. Lacks sufficient examples or relevance of examples may be unclear. Support material may not be clearly incorporated into argument. Expression is occasionally awkward (problematic sentence structure). Mechanical errors may at times impede clear understanding of material. May have a few serious mechanical errors. Students do not cite from the course sources. They also do not respond substantively to classmates.
“F" range work:
Ignores assignment. Lacks significance. Lacks coherence. Lacks focus. Difficult to follow due to awkward sentence or paragraph development. Mechanical errors impede understanding. Problems with writing at the college level. Any work that is plagiarized.

Weekly Outline

Week 1 (3/23-3/29):The Rise of the West & Transformations in Europe, 1500-1750

Read: Bulliet, chapter 14 The Maritime Revolution

Transformations in Europe, 1500-1750

View: BWH: Unit 17. Ideas Shape the World (first half)

Unit 18 Rethinking the Rise of the West

TWT: Episode 25. The Renaissance and the Age of Discovery

DISCUSSION BOARD #1 (DUE Sunday 3/29 at 11:55)

Week 2 (3/30-4/5):The Americas, the Atlantic and Africa &

Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World

Read: Bulliet, chapter 16 The Americas, the Atlantic and Africa

chapter 19 Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World

View: TWT: 26. The Renaissance and the New World;

37.The American Revolution

BWH: Unit 16: Food, Demographics, and Culture

DISCUSSION BOARD #2 (DUE Sunday 4/5 at 11:55PM)

QUIZ 1 (OPENS 6/30 AT 12:05 AM & 4/5 AT 11:55 PM)

Week 3 (4/6-4/12):The Early Industrial Revolution &

Africa, India and the New British Empire

Read: Bulliet, chapter 20 The Early Industrial Revolution, 1760-1851

chapter 21 Africa, India and the New British Empire

View: TWT: Episode 41. The Industrial Revolution

BWH: Unit 19. Global Industrialization

DISCUSSION BOARD #3 (DUESunday 4/12 at 11:55PM)

Week 4 (4/13-4/19): Land Empires in the Age of Imperialism, 1800-1870

The New Power Balance, 1850-1900

Read: Bulliet, chapter 22 Land Empires in the Age of Imperialism, 1800-1870

chapter 23 The New Power Balance, 1850-1900

View: TWT: Episode 44. The Age of the Nation-States

DISCUSSION BOARD #4 (DUE Sunday 4/12 at 11:55 PM)

Midterm Exam (OPENS 12:05 AM 4/13 & CLOSES 11:55 PM 4/19)

Week 5 (4/20-4/26): The New Imperialism, 1869-1914 &

The Crisis of the Imperial Order, 1900-1929

Read: Bulliet, chapter 24 The New Imperialism, 1869-1914

chapter 25 The Crisis of the Imperial Order, 1900-1929

View: TWT: 46. Fin de Siècle

47. The First World War and the Rise of Fascism

BWH: Unit 22 Global War and Peace

DISCUSSION BOARD #5 (DUE Sunday 4/26 at 11:55PM)

Week 6 (4/27-5/3): The Collapse of the Old Order, 1929-1949 &

Striving for Independence: Africa, India, and Latin America

Read: Bulliet, chapter 26 The Collapse of the Old Order, 1929-1949

chapter 27 Striving for Independence: Africa, India, and Latin Am

View: TWT: 48. The Second World War;

50. Europe and the Third World

BWH: Unit 21. Colonial Identities

DISCUSSION BOARD #6 (DUE Sunday 4/26 at 11:55PM)

QUIZ 2 (OPENS 4/27 AT 12:05 AM & 5/3 AT 11:55 PM)

Week 7 (5/4-5/10): The Cold War and Decolonization, 1945-1975 &

Crisis, Realignment and the Dawn of Post Cold War Era

Read: chapter 28 The Cold War and Decolonization, 1945-1975

chapter 29 The End of the Cold War

View: TWT: Episode 49: The Cold War

BWH: Unit 23: People Shape the World

DISCUSSION BOARD #7 (DUE Sunday 5/10 at 11:55PM)

Week 8 (5/11-5/17): Globalization at the Turn of the Millennium

Read: Bulliet, chapter 30 Globalization at the turn of the Millennium

Week 9(5/18-5/21)Final Exam and Essay

ESSAY DUE (5/21 Turnitin.com)

FINAL EXAM (OPENS 5/18 AT 12:00 AM & CLOSES 5/21 at 11:55 PM)

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