HIST 2322 0301 - WORLD CIVILIZATION II

Introduction

Class Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title: World Civilizations II

Course prefix, number, and section number: 2322 0301

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2023

Semester start and end dates: January 17 – May

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Online

Class meeting location, days, and times: Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Semester credit hours: 3

Course description: A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present.  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 maritime exploration and transoceanic empires, nation/state formation and industrialization, imperialism, global conflicts and resolutions, and global economic integration.  The course emphasizes the development, interaction and impact of global exchange.  

Course prerequisites: none

Required course materials: Bentley and Ziegler.  Traditions & Encounters.  7th edition.  McGraw Hill. ISBN: 9781265524968

 

Name of instructor: Kevin Pyle

Office location: Online/Virtual and in Flower Mound room 107

Telephone number: 940-668-3350

E-mail address: All correspondences thru Canvas Email

Office hours for students: Live - Tuesday 8:30 – 9:20 A.M., Virtual – Friday 7:30 – 8:30 P.M.

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

List of graded assignments:

Map Activity              4 = 50 points               =          200 points

Reading/Analysis       4 = 50 points               =          200 points

Discussions                 9 = 50 points               =          450 points

Quizzes                        6 = 50 points               =          300 points

Research Paper          1 = 200 points             =          200 points

Final Exam                  1 = 50 points               =            50 points

Total Points                                                    =          1400 points

 

Final grade scale: 

A = 1260 – 1400    B = 1119 – 1259    C = 978 – 1118    D = 837 – 977    F = 836 - 0

 

Late work policy: All of the assignments and discussion are open on the first day of class. Their respective due dates are fixed. The Quizzes and Final have definitive start and end (due) dates and the Research Paper is open on September 18 and closes (is due) on November 18.

With these dates in mind there is ample time to complete all of the assignments, etc. There is no extra credit available. Your grade will be based on the above graded elements

listed.  There are no makeup assignments.  If you miss a unit exam for a documented approved

medical reason you will be allowed to take an all-essay question exam in its place.

 

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1) The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment.

2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident.

3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”).

 

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory

 

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 3rd 2023

 

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.

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Personal Responsibility

Social Responsibility

 

COLLEGE POLICIES

 

 

 

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

 

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.


STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

 

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Charles Adams

Office location: Flower Mound Campus, room 107

Telephone number: 972-899-8424

E-mail address: cadams@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean: Crystal Wright

Office location: Denton Exchange, room 204

Telephone number: 940-380-2504

E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

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