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World History II Department of History SPRING 2012

World History II: Emergence of the Modern Global Community: Tuesday / Thursday 11:00 Instructor: Ms. Melissa M. Merritt Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11 - 12 Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 - 10:00 And by appointment E-mail: mmerritt@georgiasouthern.edu All e-mail correspondences should include your name and the time the class meets in the subject line. For example: John Smith, TR 12:30 - 1:45 *Questions asked via e-mail that are answered on this syllabus will not receive a response.*

Drop/Add January 18 21, March 21, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw without academic

This syllabus contains information about assignments, requirements, and grading: please refer to it often, and ask me for another copy immediately if you lose it. If you elect to remain registered for the class, I regard that as your agreement to abide by the policies set out in the syllabus, and your acceptance of responsibility for knowing and following those policies.

Credit Hours: 3, HIST 1112 fulfills part of Area B of the Core Curriculum. Course Description: History 1112 addresses the historical context of contemporary global society by tracing developments from the fifteenth century to the present.

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Learning Outcomes:

1) Students will be able to recognize, identify, and explain major developments in world
History, especially those which help them better understand the world we live in today.

2) Students will develop analytical and communication skills in this context. 3) Students will employ independent and objective reasoning, and organize and synthesize information. 4) Students will develop the ability to evaluate societies and historical eras within their own chronological and cultural contexts. 5) Students will be able to recognize and evaluate historical events as complex issues subject to multiple interpretations.

Required Materials: Jerry H. Bentley & Herbert F. Ziegler - Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, Volume II, 4th Edition or 5th edition A notebook of any kind and at least writing utensils are needed. Taking notes is imperative for success in this class.

Course Requirements: Essay 1 Midterm Essay 2 Web 2.0 Presentation Final exam ***These dates are subject to change as needed *A book list will be provided for essay topics. *No one will be allowed to begin an exam any later than TEN MINUTES after the beginning of class by the classroom clock. 10% 15% 20% (February 16) (March 1) (April 3)

25% (April 24 / April 26) 30% (May 3)

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*Make-up tests / work will be given only if students have a compelling reason for missing the assignment. All make up tests will be given on one day at the end of the semester. If you miss multiple tests, you will make them all up on the same day.

*Grades will not be given or discussed via the phone or e-mail.

*No extra credit will be offered

Preparing for Exams: Students should not wait until the day before the test to begin studying. Ideally, students should spend two hours each week outside of class studying for every one hour spent in the classroom. Test questions will be drawn from both lectures and the textbook. A study session will be held during the class period that falls prior to the exam date so please attend this session and feel free to ask questions. Grading: A = 90 100 B = 80 89 C = 70-79 D = 60 69 F = 59 or below

Any written work or essays: Because this is a college level course, essays are expected to be well-written, wellorganized, and thorough. The study of history includes far more than simply memorizing and listing names and dates. Analyze the material and utilize critical thinking skills when constructing your essay and use proper grammar. Essays will be graded according to the following broad guidelines: **An essay in the A range (90-100 points) will be thorough, draw adequately and appropriately from both lectures and readings, demonstrate clear understanding of the complexity of the question, include appropriate and properly cited supporting material from the reading, be written in complete sentences and with attention to paragraphs, and be free of grammatical and spelling errors. Your essay will progress logically from one point to the next and address all the points I ask you to discuss. It will not contain irrelevant information, but rather will be focused and address only the questions asked. **An essay in the B range (80-89 points) will address most of the aspects of the question, but you will lose some credit for avoiding or overlooking some minor elements. You may have a small number of grammatical and/or spelling errors, or your essay may be less well organized, but in general you will have demonstrated a good understanding of the issues and the capacity to use and cite evidence.

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**An essay in the C range (70-79 points) is one which gives an accurate, generalized answer but lacks references to specific examples or evidence that would support the argument you are making. Your use and citation of evidence may be inadequate. If you provide only an overview without addressing the specific issues included in the question, you have only done half the essay. Similarly, if you fail to use sufficient material from both lecture and reading to answer the question, you have not done a thorough job. **An essay in the D range (60-69 points) will contain very little from either lecture or reading, and will indicate that you have neither paid much attention to what goes on in class nor tried to understand and draw on the reading. Your essay is likely to be marked by one, some, or all of the following characteristics: you may only barely touch on the issues raised in the question, you may have significant spelling and/or grammatical errors, you may fail to write a coherent essay that proceeds logically from one point to another, you may include much irrelevant information, and you demonstrate only a marginal understanding of the material.

Attendance Policy: You are strongly encouraged to attend class on a regular basis. You are responsible for all material, announcements, and assignments covered in class whether or not you attend. There is a direct correlation between your attendance and the grade you earn at the end of the semester. Reasons for missing class are not excuses. Please arrive to class on time and do not pack your things before I dismiss class.

Students should plan to spend at least two hours of study for every one hour in class.

Students with disabilities: This class complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations must 1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC), and 2) provide a letter to the instructor from SDRC indicating their needs for academic accommodation. This should be done within the first week of class. The SDRC is located in Building 805 on Forest Drive. The phone number is (912) 871-1566 or check their website at http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/disability

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Academic Honesty: Ones first cheating offense will result in a 0 (zero) for the assignment, with no opportunity to make it up. A second offense will result in a failing grade for the course. Instances of cheating include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, or presenting anothers work as ones own, copying from another students work, or turning in an assignment that looks like someone elses work. The integrity of the educational experience is diminished by cheating in class.

Courtesy and Civility Statement: While in class, students are expected to be attentive and to participate. This means that reading the newspaper, studying for another class, talking or sleeping is not permitted during class. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and to stay throughout the entire lecture unless one has a legitimate reason for tardiness or early departure. In these cases, please enter or leave class as quietly as possible to avoid disturbance of other students. If you are more than 10 minutes late, do NOT disturb the class by interrupting with your entrance.

All members of the class are expected to communicate in a civil manner in their professional interaction at all times, both in and out of the classroom. Academic discourse, including discussion and argumentation, is to be carried out in a polite, courteous, and dignified manner that is respectful of and understanding towards both peers and professors.

Electronics Policy: Please turn off your cell phone, pager, iPods, etc. before entering class unless you are a medical professional or parent who must remain on call. You may use laptop computers to take notes. Do not browse the internet or play games. You may use tape recorders upon permission from instructor. DO NOT TEXT DURING CLASS. You will be asked to leave.

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Course Topics

*The order in which we go over these chapters is subject to change, but I will keep you up to date. Ch 23: Oceanic Encounters and Global Connections Ch 28: Early Islamic Empires Ch 25: New Worlds: The Americas and Oceania Ch 26: Africa and the Atlantic World Ch 24: The Transformation of Europe Ch 30: The Making of Industrial Society Ch 29: Revolutions and National States in the Atlantic World Ch 27: Tradition and Change in East Asia Midterm Ch 32: Societies at Crossroads Ch 33: The Building of Global Empires Ch 34: The Great War: The World in Upheaval Ch 35: An Age of Anxiety Ch 37: New Conflagrations: World War II Ch 38: The Bipolar World Final Exam

*The above schedule and procedures are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.