HIST 2321 0310 - HIST/CIVIL TO 1650

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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: World Civilizations to 1650

Course Prefix & Number: HIST 2321

Section Number:  310

Semester: SUM 1 2020

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

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.            

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Jerry Bentley, et al., Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, 6th ed. (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 2015). 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Dennis E. Spillman

Campus/Office Location:

Online

 

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

dspillman@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

4

Quizzes

100

1

Paper

100

12

Discussion Forums

120

2

Mid-Term Exam and Final Exam

200

 

Participation

30

Total

 

550

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.

 

Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

 

Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of world history.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

NCTC requires all students to demonstrate regular attendance and mastery of the course content.  Online students are expected to sign in weekly, read and watch the material provided, participate in discussions, and submit assignments.  Failure to do so may result in the student being locked out of the course.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

NCTC SUMMER 1 2020

World Civilizations 2321 Online

 

Monday June  8, 2020     Classes Begin

Tuesday June 9, 2020     Discussion #1 Post due classmate’s responses due Wednesday by 11:59 pm

Thursday June 11,2020     Discussion #2 Post due classmate’s responses due Friday by 11:59pm

Saturday June 13, 2020     Discussion #3 Post due classmate’s responses due Sunday by 11:59pm

Monday June 15, 2020      Discussion #4 Post due classmate’s responses due Tuesday by 11:59pm

Tuesday June 16, 2020      QUIZ# 1 Due

Wednesday June 17, 2020 Discussion #5 Post due classmate’s responses due Thursday by 11:59pm

Friday June 19, 2020         Discussion #6 Post due classmate’s responses due Saturday by 11:59pm

Sunday June 21, 2020       Discussion #7 Post due classmate’s responses due Monday by 11:59pm

Monday June 22, 2020       Discussion #8 Post due classmate’s responses due Tuesday by 11:59pm

Tuesday June 23,2020       Mid-Term Review Open / QUIZ #2 Due

Wednesday June 24, 2020 Discussion# 9 Post due classmate’s responses due Thursday by 11:59pm

Friday June 26, 2020 Discussion #10 Post due classmate’s responses due Saturday by 11:59pm

Monday-Tuesday June 29-30    MID-TERM EXAM

Tuesday June 30, 2020 LAST DAY TO DROP WITH W

Wednesday July 1, 2020 Discussion #11 Post due classmate’s responses due Tuesday by 11:59pm

Thursday July 2, 2020 QUIZ # 3 Due

Friday  July 3, 2020 Paper Due

Saturday July 4, 2020 Independence Day

Wednesday July 8, 2020 Discussion #12 Post due classmate’s responses due Thursday by 11:59pm

Thursday July 9, 2019    QUIZ #4 Due / Final Review Open

Monday July 13 - Tuesday July 14, 2020  Final Exam                                                 

 YOUR ASSIGNED TEXTBOOK

You must purchase the e-book with access to Connect. Your exams are in the McGraw-Hill site.

Jerry Bentley, et al., Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, 6th ed. (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 2015). 

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __June 30, 2020.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx (Links to an external site.)

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________           

 

         Communication

         Mathematics               

         Life and Physical Science

X         Language, Philosophy & Culture

         Creative Arts

 

         American History

         Government/Political Science

         Social and Behavioral Sciences

         Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

 

X         Critical Thinking

X            Communication

            Empirical and Quantitative

 

            Teamwork

X            Personal Responsibility

X            Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

            Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

X         Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

         WECM Course

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Crystal R.M. Wright

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, Room 824

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731, ext. 4320

E-mail Address:

cwright@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Name of Instructional Dean:

Dr. Bruce King

Office Location:

 1500 N Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408

Telephone Number:

940-498-6464

E-mail Address:

bking@nctc.edu

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