Common Course
Syllabus Elements for: HIST 1112—World Civilization II (Updated—April 2003)
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Instructor:
Douglas Thomas
Office Location:
Building 100 Rm 113
Office Telephone
Number: 404 756 4715
Email Address:
dthomas@atlm.edu
Office Hours:
3:30-6pm
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AMC Course
Number and Title: HIST
1112—World Civilization II
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Current Catalog
Course Description: AMC
Catalog, 2001-2003, p. 237: This course consists of a survey of World History
from early modern times to the present. Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from
Learning Support Reading.
*Satisfies
College Preparatory Curriculum [CPC] requirements in history when
cross-referenced as HIST 0112; cannot be repeated for credit if taken to
satisfy a CPC requirement.
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AMC Social
Sciences Division History Unit Mandated Course Outcomes--
Upon completion
of the course students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate
knowledge of the basic themes associated with the time period and subject
matter of the course.
2. Demonstrate
an understanding of different historical interpretations and some of the
reasons for the differences.
3. Gather,
organize, and interpret historical information in a logical fashion and express
themselves better in formal modes of communication.
4. Demonstrate
knowledge of significant historical material and major questions associated
with history--including evolution versus revolution, continuity and change, the
hero in history and the influence of the environment and conditions, the
complexity of events (such as the interaction of government, society and
culture, religion, values, economic, class, the arts, etc.), cause and effect,
long and short term causation, comparison and contrast, and intergroup
relations.
5. Relate
historical information to the present and recognize the problems associated with
such analogies.
6. Utilize
critical thinking skills in analyzing historical problems.
7. Gain an
understanding and appreciation of the relevance of history to their life.
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Expected
Results--Students should demonstrate a critical knowledge of the following
general periods in the history of the world from early modern times to the
present, as reflected in their attainment of an end of term grade of “C” or
better:
1. World Contact
2. Rise of the West
3. African
beginnings of decline
4. Turkish
Empire and the decline of Islam
5. European
Imperialism
6.World War I
7.World War II
8. Cold War
9. Independence
Movements
10.
Neocolonization
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Methods of
assessment/evaluation, grading standards, and criteria: Examinations and a
project.
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1. AMC Social
Sciences Division History Unit Mandated Required Textbook: See Full-Time
History Faculty for Current Textbook.
2. Supplemental
Resources: Assigned at Discretion of Instructor.
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Attendance
Policies: You will get 4pts for every
class you attend after 28 January. The
total points will equal 100pts. If you
are late, two points will be taken. If
you do not show up, you will receive no points unless your absence is cleared
by me.
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Course Outline:
Socio-Political
Changes in Europe
Pre-colonial
Africa and Asia
Islamic Powers
Industrialization
and Imperialism
World War I
World War II
Cold War and
Decolonization
Neoimperialism
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Class
Calendar—Schedule of Assignments and/or Exams
Exam I Chpts
16-19
Exam II Chpts
20, 21, 27
Exam III Chpts
22, 28
Exam IV Chpts.
23, 24,25, 29
Exam V Chpts. 30
to the end.
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Methods of
Subject-Matter Delivery and Related Activities—may include: Other than the
exams, everyone is required to choose a country to do an analysis on in the
form of an oral report. This includes
but is not limited to, the main language, customs, currency, type of
government, economy, history, and geographic location.
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Other Policies
(such as late assignments, academic dishonesty, etc.) Don’t cheat.