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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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World Civilization to 1650
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Course Prefix & Number:
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HIST 2321
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Section Number:
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Semester/Year:
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies, the rise of civilizations, the development of political and legal systems, religion and philosophy, economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
World History, Duiker & Spielvogel, 8th ed. or World History, Volume I: to 1800, Duiker & Spielvogel, 8th ed
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jane England
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Campus/Office Location:
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332 Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6244
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E-mail Address:
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jengland@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10:00-10:50
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9:00-9:30
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10:00-10:50
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9:00-9:30
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10:00-12:00
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12:30-3:00
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12:30-3:00
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
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Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
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Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of world history.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Exams
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100 points each
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1
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Research Paper
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50 points
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4
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Optional Extra Credit papers
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5 points each
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Unit 1: Ancient Civilizations
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Characteristics of Civilizations
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Mesopotamia; Egypt; the Hebrews
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Early cultures of India; Hinduism; Buddhism
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China; First Dynasties; Confucianism; Daoism
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Classical and Hellenistic Greece
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Unit 2: Rome
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Early peoples: The Etruscans and Greeks
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The Roman Republic 753-30BC
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Imperial Rome: 27BC-476AD
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Religious Transformations: Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Mithraism, Christianity & Islam
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Byzantium 476-1453AD
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Unit 3: The Middle Ages
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Europe 476-1500 AD
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The Near East and Asia: The Ottoman Empire
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Unit 4: Expanding Horizons
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The Renaissance
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The Reformation
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Age of Exploration and Discovery: The New World
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy: Students are required to attend class. Those wishing to drop the course should do so in the Registrar’s Office or on line. Students who stop attending class without dropping the class may receive a semester grade of F.
BE ON TIME FOR CLASS! If a student is tardy, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor after class that he or she was present. In calculating attendance 3 Tardies = 1 Absence.
Good Attendance Points: Students who have good attendance (no more than three absences in MWF, MW, and TR classes) may receive 2 extra points on their averages at the end of the semester
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ____November 9, 2017__________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
X Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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