History 1312 HIST 1312: World Civilization II Spring 2017

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1 History 1312 HIST 1312: World Civilization II Spring 2017 Dr. Kristin Dutcher Mann Telephone: Office: Stabler Hall 604L Hours: Mondays, 11:30-1:30; Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 Course Description: This course is a survey of world history from the sixteenth century to the present. Major themes include the globalization of world history, the development of modernism in thought and social and political organization, the legacy of colonialism and imperialism in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and the historical roots of current conflicts. The class is taught in 4 thematic units, each containing content from throughout the historical period and incorporating events in Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, and Asia. Text and Materials Robert Strayer, Ways of the World: A Brief Global History with Sources, third edition (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2016). You only need volume 2 for this course. Note: Page numbers are also available by request for the second edition of this text. The text is available on reserve at the Ottenheimer Library. Please bring your book to class; we will be using it. Course lectures, supplemental readings & primary source documents are posted on the course s Blackboard page, This class will utilize the Socrative website/app (Room ), and shared Google Docs. You are encouraged to bring a smart phone, tablet, and/or laptop to class. Google Docs and Socrative are available as free downloads. Grading: Your grade in this course will be based on the following items Exams (2): 100 points each (essay, questions provided in advance & outlines permitted) 40% of total grade Current problems, historical roots project, unit 4: (PowerPoint or Prezi with speakers notes and annotated bibliography, self and group assessment) 10% of grade Daily quizzes (open-notes) and in-class assignments - 50% of grade - lowest grades will be dropped Course Organization: Instead of teaching the second half of the world history survey chronologically, I prefer to teach it thematically in order to make it as relevant as possible to your lives today. This allows me to emphasize the connections between different geographic regions, political situations, and cultures over the large time period. The four themes that make up the structure of the course are as follows:

2 colonialism and empire-building; revolutions and their export; technology and globalization; and current problems, historical antecedents. Each theme incorporates the events in the history of the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa over the time period. During each quarter of the class, you will be expected to demonstrate historical knowledge and skills. Learning Objectives This course is part of the UALR Core Curriculum. Students will Demonstrate knowledge of historical events and actors, including the development of social and economic changes, political changes such as the nation state, and technological changes, including industrialization, since 1600; Demonstrate understanding of the impact of historical events and actors on the human experience over time, including the present; Demonstrate the causes and effects of the rise and fall of empires, revolutions, and social and economic changes in the 17 th -20 th centuries; Discuss changes in science and technology since 1600, including how technological changes such as industrialization, wartime technology and mass media, and their impact on society; Communicate historical knowledge in written and oral forms; Use critical thinking and analytical skills to examine primary and secondary source documents; Compare primary and secondary source documents from multiple perspectives; Locate and distinguish between primary and secondary sources; Evaluate sources, including websites, to determine if they are appropriate, scholarly sources; Understand the principles of academic integrity, including how to cite sources; and Discuss multiple perspectives on the past, and the ethical implications of history in the public sphere. Effort, Attendance and Classroom Etiquette You will get out of this class an amount proportional to what you put into the course. You are paying approximately $ for this course, or $31.11 per class meeting. I promise to do my part to make the course as interesting and relevant as possible, and I expect you to do yours. Don t waste your money! In accordance with the guidelines in the UALR student handbook, plan to spend an average of 3-6 hours a week outside of class on readings and lecture viewings for this class. Attendance in class is essential to doing well in the course. I take attendance each class period, and because I drop your lowest scores, you cannot make up missed daily assignments except in rare cases. Refer to Blackboard to keep up with assignments and readings. Please focus on class material while you are in class. Please do not text, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or answer phone calls during class, unless you have an emergency. I spend much time preparing for class; please respect this and give the class your full attention.

3 Treat class in the same way you would treat a job. If you know you will miss class, or must leave early or arrive late for any reason, please inform me by or telephone in advance. Laptops and mobile devices should not be used for any activities other than assignments for this course. I generally respond to within the same day during the work week, and I return graded assignments during the next class period. Please make sure that all communication is professional and follows appropriate conventions of ing/conversations, not texting. In the event that UALR cancels classes due to inclement weather, I will move our class meeting online to Blackboard. You will have a quiz and an assignment to complete prior to the next class meeting. Students with Disabilities Your success in this class is important to me, and it is the policy and practice of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to create inclusive learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you have a documented disability (or need to have a disability documented), and need an accommodation, please contact me privately as soon as possible, so that we can discuss with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) how to meet your specific needs and the requirements of this course. The DRC offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process among you, your instructor(s), and the DRC. Thus, if you have a disability, please contact me and/or the DRC, at (V/TTY) or (VP). For more information, please visit the DRC website. Cheating and plagiarism Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses. When you use others' words or ideas without giving them credit, you are plagiarizing. All sources, including information gathered on the Internet, must be correctly cited (author, page number) in all assignments. Anyone who is involved in cheating or plagiarism will receive a zero for the assignment and will be turned over to the Integrity and Grievance Committee for disciplinary action. See Section VI of the student handbook for more details.

4 HIST 1312 Mann - Course Schedule Spring 2017 Date Topic Readings/ Assignments due on this day UNIT 1: COLONIALISM & EMPIRE-BUILDING 1/10 Course Introduction What happened when cultures collided? Was imperialism ultimately good or bad for colonizers and colonists? 1/12 European Empires in the Americas Chapter 13, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp /17 Russian, Chinese & Japanese empires Chapter 13, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp /19 Islamic empires Chapter 13, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp /24 Global trade networks Chapter 14, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp , /26 Atlantic slave trade Chapter 14, pp (2 nd ed) or pp /31 19th Century Empire-Building (Asia) Chapter 18, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp , /2 20 th century empire-building (Africa) Chapter 18, pp (2 nd ed) or pp /7 20 th Century Colonial Economies Chapter 18, pp (2 nd ed) or pp UNIT 2: REVOLUTIONS AND THEIR EXPORT How did ideas change world history? How did the revolutions of the 18th century compare with those of the 20th century? Which were more revolutionary? 2/9 Religious & Scientific Revolutions Chapter 15, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp Chapter 15/16, pp (2 nd ed) or /14 Enlightenment/American Revolution 2/16 French & Haitian Revolutions Chapter 16, pp , , (2 nd ed) or pp , /21 Revolutionary Effects Chapter 16, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp /23 Revolutionary Political Thought: Marx and Socialism Chapter 17, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp , /28 Revolution in China Chapter 19, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp ,

5 3/2 Political Change in the Ottoman Chapter 19, pp , (2 nd ed) or Empire & Japan pp /7 MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM UNIT 3: TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBALIZATION How did industrialization and technology affect politics, economics, and daily life? How did technology and globalization affect warfare in the 20th century? 3/9 Industrialization in Europe Chapter 17, pp , , (2 nd ed) or pp /14 Industrialization in U.S., Russia & Latin America Chapter 17, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp /16 Nationalism & World War I Chapter 20, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp /28 Depression & Rise of Dictators Chapter 20, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp , /30 World War II & the 1950s Chapter 20, pp (2 nd ed) or pp /4 Bipolar World, 1960s-1989 Chapter 21, pp (2 nd ed) or pp /6 Globalization and Technology Chapter 23, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp , UNIT 4: CURRENT PROBLEMS, HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS What are the largest problems facing the world today? What lessons can we learn from history? 4/11 Africa decolonization & its effects 4/13 The Global South and Political Order Latin America, Africa Chapter 22, (2 nd ed) or pp Chapter 22, , (2 nd ed) or pp , /18 China/ Pacific Chapter 21, (2 nd ed) or pp plus additional reading online 4/20 Russia/ Europe Chapter 21, (2 nd ed) or pp plus additional reading online 4/25 Iran, Syria Chapter 22, pp (2 nd ed) or plus additional reading online 4/27 ISIS / Terrorism Chapter 22-23, pp , (2 nd ed) or pp , /4 FINAL EXAM 10:30-12:30

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