1. Introduction
Lsn 1

2. Syllabus Review Objective Texts Grading Schedule Office hours
Blocks 1 through 5
Office hours
Academic honesty
Classroom conduct

3. ID & SIG Identify and state the significance of…
Should be three sentences with an emphasis on the significance portion
Example: equal-field system
The equal-field system governed the allocation of agricultural land in China during the Tang Dynasty. Land was allotted to individuals and their families based on the land’s fertility and the recipient’s needs. The system ensured an equitable distribution of land and helped avoid the concentration of landed property that had caused social problems during the Han Dynasty.

4. Writing Requirement 700 to 1,000 word analytical paper
Analytical writing
Thesis

5. Analytical Writing
GRE Analytical Writing Measure assesses the applicant's ability to
articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
examine claims and accompanying evidence
support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
control the elements of standard written English

6. Thesis
“a position or proposition that a person advances and offers to maintain by argument"
Webster’s Dictionary

7. Writing Style
Put the recommendation, conclusion or reason for writing -- the “bottom line” -- in the first paragraph, not at the end. (BLUF)
Use the active voice.
Write for your audience, but, in general, keep it simple
Use short sentences (an average of 15 or fewer words).
Understand the words you use
Write paragraphs that average 6 to 7 sentences in length.
Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

8. Organization: “M1A1 Paper”
Intro… tell them what you’re going to tell them
Body… tell them
Conclusion… tell them what you told them

9. Example
Introduction
The University of Southern Mississippi is the best all-around university in the state. This is because of its diversity of majors, opportunities afforded by its location, and richness of its student life. These attributes allow the University of Southern Mississippi to meet the needs of a wide variety of students.

10. Example
Para 2
Majors
Para 3
Location
Student life

11. Example
Conclusion
There is something for everyone at USM. Whether a student wants to major in dance or polymer science, he can get a quality education here. Hattiesburg is truly “the Hub City,” and USM’s location provides easy access to such places as the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, and Jackson. Finally, USM offers abundant student life opportunities ranging from fraternities and sororities to intercollegiate athletics to clubs. USM is the total package. It is the best all-around university in the state.

12. Civilization
The highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity people have short of that which distinguishes humans from other species.
Defined both by common objective elements, such as language, history, religion, customs, institutions, and by the subjective self-identification of people.
Samuel Huntington, “The Clash of Civilizations?”

13. Characteristics of a Civilization
Intensive agricultural techniques
Specialization of labor
Cities
A social hierarchy
Organized religion and education
Development of complex forms of economic exchange
Development of new technologies
Advanced development of the arts. (This can include writing.)
Intensive agricultural techniques, such as the use of animal power, crop rotation, and irrigation. This enables farmers to produce a surplus of food that will not be needed for their own subsistence.
A significant portion of the population that does not devote most of its time to producing food. They can go into other occupations and trade for the food they need. This is called "specialization of labor." It is possible because of the food surplus described above.
The gathering of these non-food producers into permanent settlements, called cities.
A social hierarchy. This can be a chiefdom, in which the chieftain of one noble family or clan rules the people; or a state society, in which the ruling class is supported by a government or bureaucracy. Political power is concentrated in the cities.
The establishment of complex, formal social institutions such as organized religion and education, as opposed to the less formal traditions of other societies.
Development of complex forms of economic exchange. This includes the expansion of trade and may lead to the creation of money and markets.
The accumulation of more material possessions than in simpler societies.
Development of new technologies by people who are not busy producing food. In many early civilizations, metallurgy was an important advancement.
Advanced development of the arts by those who don't have to farm for a living. This can include writing.

14. agriculture
populations
cities
specialization
hierarchy

15. Agriculture
Egyptian Shaduf
Inca terrace farming

16. Specialization of Labor
African baskets
Egyptian Vasemaker

17. Cities
Timbuktu
Cahokia Mounds

18. Social Hierarchy
Ancient Egypt
Medieval Serfs

19. Religion Mosaic icon of Christ from Hagia Sophia
14th Century Mosque at Kilwa

20. Economic Exchange
The Silk Road

21. New Technologies
Bronze Age Metallurgy
Greek Fire

22. Music and dance depicted on a Greek drinking cup
Art
Music and dance depicted on a Greek drinking cup
Mona Lisa

23. Next Lesson
Egypt and Mesopotamia