HISTORY 1320 WORLD HISTORY II SPRING, 2008 1
Instructor: Mrs. Carter Office : IRBY 405;
Office Hours: MWF: 8:30 - 10:00; 1:00 - 2:00; Office Phone - 450-5650
M: 3:00 - 3:30 E-MAIL CaroleC@uca.edu
Others hours by appointment. Classrooms: 102, 121,102, 114
Required texts: McKay, Hill, Buckler, Ebrey: A History of World Societies, Sixth or Seventh Edition,
and Voices That Shaped the Modern World, ed. Sarah Charton. You will also have the study guide I have prepared for the class. You must bring the study guide to class with you each day. We will
discuss special writing assignments that will be made from your Voices reader.
World History II is fulfilling part of your general education requirement. The history of the
world is an ever-expanding, great epic drama that spans from earliest time until this moment.
Its scope is infinite - it covers the entire globe, universe and space. Each age laid the foundation
for the next. The study of each age is the study of people - their involvement in families, in
societies, in governments, in wars and in religions. It is the study of the expansion of knowledge,
both of lands and ideas. It is the study of failures and achievements. The study of any age must
include cultural development, for it gave voice and vision to the most important aspects of that age. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: include 1) the learning of facts, for facts are the foundation of knowledge; 2)guiding you in mastery of the skill of analytical thinking, so you can assess the
movements and events of the different ages, and determine causes of success and failure; and 3)increasing writing and vocabulary skills to better express your knowledge. Upon the completion of two semesters of the study of the world=s history, you should possess a greater understanding of how you, our nation and our world arrived at today=s position. To further your analytical and critical thinking ability, there will be a special assignments as mentioned above.
Reading assignments in the text are on the assignment section of this syllabus. The
assignments are to be studied prior to class, so you can better understand and participate in
class. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE CLASS NOTES BY HIGHLIGHTING IN YOUR
TEXT. Do not attempt to pass this course without taking copious notes. You are responsible for the assigned text material. There will be questions from that material on exams, and it will not always be covered in class.
EVALUATION
There will be three major exams valued at 100 points each, plus the final. Make-up exams will be administered upon presentation of a documented excused absence. Make-up exams will NOT be the same as the regular exams. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the make-up exam within a week of returning to class, otherwise the exam grade will be recorded as 0.
There will be several twenty point quizzes. Make up quizzes WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON. The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. NOTE: This applies only to quizzes, not to major exams. NONE of the major exams will be dropped.
Grades will not be curved. They will be based on the following percentage scale:
90 - 100=A
80 - 89=B
70 - 79=C
60 - 69=D
0 - 59=F
ATTENDANCE is very important, and will be checked at each class meeting. Class lectures contain material not covered in your text. Exams will cover material from class as well as your text.
Missing too many class periods, regardless of the validity of the reasons for absences, means you
will not possess the knowledge you are expected to have upon successful completion of this
course. If you miss more than four regular class periods, you must meet with me to assess your ability to complete the course successfully. Excessive absences will result in a WF grade.
PUNCTUALITY is also important. If class can begin on time without interruption because of tardiness, it will always be dismissed on time. Habitual tardiness will count against allowed absences. DO NOT leave class unless you are ill, and if you are ill enough to leave, do not return during that class period. You may not attend class just to take a quiz, and then leave. Missing part of a class period will count as an absence.
DO NOT allow yourself to fall behind in your assignments. Make every effort to reread your
class notes soon after class for better retention. If you are unclear on some point, ask at the
beginning of the next class session. I will be happy to clarify information as needed. Ask for
help if you are having difficulty. Do not wait too long. Do not ask for extra credit work.
If you are not doing well, you do not have time for extra assignments; you need to work more diligently on required material.
USE ONLY BLUE OR BLACK INK ON ALL WORK THAT IS TO BE HANDED TO ME. Work completed in pencil will NOT be graded. Do not use red ink.
All cell phones and pagers must be turned off before entering the classroom. They may not
be checked for messages during the class period.
If it becomes necessary for you to drop this or any other course, be certain to follow proper
procedures. Failure to do so will result in a F on your transcript.
Cheating is a very serious violation. I would never accuse anyone of cheating without being
very certain of the fact. If you are caught cheating, you are out of class--no recourse. Do not
risk failure by useless theft of another=s knowledge.
The University of Central Arkansas adheres to the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation under this Act, contact the Office of
Disability Support Services at 450-3135.
Please note the following in your 2007-2008 Student Handbook:
Sexual Harassment Policy; Academic policies
It is a good policy to become familiar with all policies contained in the Student Handbook.
You are responsible for the information given in this syllabus.
HISTORY 1320 WORLD HISTORY II SPRING, 2008
WEEK OF JANUARY 10 INTRODUCTION OF COURSE, , AND REVIEW OF AGE OF DISCOVERY, NEW LANDS, NEW COMMERCE, NEW SCIENTIFIC
KNOWLEDGE; OLD POLITICS AND RELIGIOUS WARS
WEEK OF JANUARY 14 ABSOLUTISM C CHAPTER 17, PAGES 537 - 558; SYLLABUS
WEEK OF JANUARY 21 MONDAY- DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY CONSTITUTIONALISM C CHAPTER 17, PAGES 558 - 565
ABSOLUTISM AND ENLIGHTENMENT C CHAPTER 18, PAGES 577 - 591
WEEK OF JANUARY 28 BEGIN AGE OF REVOLUTIONS - FRENCH REVOLUTION C
PAGES 705 - 717
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4 AGE OF NAPOLEON; CONGRESS OF VIENNA
CHAPTER 22, PAGES 719 - 725; CHAPTER 24, PAGES 763 - 765
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11 EXAM ONE - TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS AND LECTURES
REVOLUTIONS OF 1820'S, 1830'S, 1848; CHAPTER 24, PAGES 774 - 788
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18 INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION; RADICAL, REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS
CHAPTER 24, PAGES 767 - 779
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25 NATIONALISM - CHAPTER 26
WEEK OF MARCH 3 IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA, ASIA
WEEK OF MARCH 10 THE GREAT WAR - CHAPTER 29
WEEK OF MARCH 17 EXAM TWO - TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS AND LECTURES
INTERWAR ERA - NATIONALISM - CHAPTER 30, PAGES 971 - 994
WEEK OF MARCH 24 SPRING BREAK
WEEK OF MARCH 31 TOTALITARIANISM - CHAPTER 32, PAGES 1025 - 1039
WAR - CHAPTER 32, PAGES 1040 - 1053
WEEK OF APRIL 7 WAR AND SETTLEMENTS
EXAM THREE - TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS AND LECTURES
WEEK OF APRIL 14 MONDAY - IN-CLASS WRITING ASSIGNMENT COLD WAR - CHAPTER 33
WEEK OF APRIL 21 COLD WAR AND BEYOND
APRIL 25 STUDY DAY (FRIDAY) NO CLASSES
WEEK OF APRIL 28 FINAL EXAMS
Textbook readings may not be discussed in class, but the student is responsible for information
contained therein. Outlines in this booklet will aid in proper coverage of the material.