World Civilization II

Introduction: The Basics  Course title: “World Civilization II”  Course Number: HIST 1080  Room: Dugan 207  Dates: 1/19 to 4/30  Times: Tu/Th, 3:30-4:45  Course website: ng/WorldCivII.aspx ng/WorldCivII.aspx

Introduction: The Instructor  Contact Information * *: Office Hours: Tu/Th, 1:00-3:00, in Dugan 106N I contact students via UML student addresses

Introduction: The Course  Course Description Broad study of world history from early modern period to present Early Modern Powers to issues facing us in twenty-first century Surveys major attributes, people, events associated with modern world

Introduction: The Texts  Philip Adler and Randall Pouwells, World Civilizations, 7 th ed., vol. 2 RECOMMENDED Supplements lectures

Introduction: The Texts  Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World (2005) REQUIRED For map quizzes Goal: know where important locations are

Introduction: Grading  Quizzes/Assignment 25% of your total grade (100 points)  2 map quizzes (25 points each  50 points)  Primary source analysis (50 points)  First Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points)  Second Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points)  Final Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points)

Introduction: Grading  Information about Exams Based on lectures Multiple choice, Scantron format To Keep in Mind While Studying  No dates  CAPITALIZED terms  What is the main point?

Introduction: Grading  Tardy Work 10-point deduction will result each day, for  Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day  Late assignments

Introduction: Grading  Extra Credit Limit of two assignments Each worth +10 Options  Second (or third) primary source paper  Oral presentation Must be completed before final class period Be sure to follow instructions!

Introduction: Grading  “A Policy” Earn all A grades (90-100) on first two exams, map quizzes, and writing assignment… Reward  Exemption from having to take final  Final grade: A or A-

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Lectures Power Point presentations Available online Able to be printed

Introduction: Attendance  Attendance and Participation Not part of your grade Students will receive BOOST in final grade if…  They constantly attend  Constantly participate in class discussions, etc.

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class! uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Disabilities Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Cell phones must be silenced, tucked away before class begins  Snacks and drinks are okay

Introduction  Questions?

Introduction  Who are you? Name, nickname Major Why this class?

World Civilization II  How do the following images reflect on themes from the modern world?

World Civilization II

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