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1 Western Civilization I

2 Introduction: The Basics
Course title: “Western Civilization I” Course Number: HIST 1050 Room: Times: Course website:

3 Introduction: The Instructor
Contact Information * *: Office Hours: MoWe, 2:00-3:15 p.m., TuTh, 9:30-10:45 a.m., in Dugan 106N I contact students via UML student addresses

4 Introduction: The Course
Course Description Broad study of history of “the West” Surveys major attributes, people, events associated with European civilization Ancient Near East to Scientific Revolution Satisfies the “Diversity and Cultural Awareness” (DCA) ELO requirement

5 Introduction: The Texts
Thomas Noble et al., Western Civilization: Beyond Boundaries (2014) RECOMMENDED Supplements lectures

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

7 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 Second Exam Final Exam

8 Introduction: Grading
Information about Exams Based on lectures Multiple choice, Scantron format To Keep in Mind While Studying No dates CAPITALIZED terms

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

10 Introduction: Grading
Extra Credit Limit of two assignments Each worth +10 Options Primary source analysis Oral presentation Must be completed before final class period

11 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- Cannot be based on extra credit

12 Introduction: Classroom
Lectures Power Point presentations Available online Able to be printed*

13 Introduction: Classroom
Attendance and Participation Not part of your grade Students will receive BOOST in final grade if… They constantly attend Constantly participate in class discussions, activities Can use A & P credit to boost B+ grades to A grades

14 Introduction: Miscellaneous
Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class!

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

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

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

19 Introduction: To Keep in Mind…
Dating: B.C. / A.D. B.C.E./ C.E.

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Time to reflect… What does “Western” mean? What does “civilization” mean?

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How do the following images reflect on themes from “Western civilization”?

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