Questions to consider while reading for Wednesday

1. How to these document portray the governments within the Roman, Chinese, and Indian Empires?

2. How do these different forms of governments effect the lives of the citizens?

3. If you could live in any of these Empires which one would it be? And why?


Erika Gerards

Does driving cause reproductive damage in women?

Remember this article next semester when you study the feminist movement... some people still use similar arguments as they did in the 18th century:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/29/world/meast/saudi-arabia-women-driving-cleric/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Questions to consider while reading Chapter 2 sources

Students - here are the questions to consider while doing the reading for Monday. Please be sure to blog about the reading before coming to class on Monday. You do not necessarily have to answer these questions in your blog... rather, use them as a way to help focus your reading.

I hope you all have a nice weekend.
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How were the powerful viewed?
What were major beliefs in?
What is the lot of a man?
What is the greatest strength of having written laws as a primary source?
How can writing grant immortality?

Homework for September 9

Your schedule indicates that you should write a guided response/reflection on the primary source documents you will find at the end of Chapter 1. As you read these documents, and as you write your response, please keep this question in mind: Is there any indication in the documents that paleolithic peoples were more egalitarian than later peoples in wealth, status, power or gender? You should post your response/reflection to your blog before class on Monday.

Schedule of Readings & Assignments

World History / Andrews – Fall 2013                            Schedule of Activities & Assignments

August 28

Introductions. Syllabus. Definitions. FAQ.

August 30

Universe history. Early Homo. Evolution and spread of Homo sapiens.

DUE:   READ WW Prologue

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September 2 – Labor Day Holiday

September 4

Paleolithic migrations; Population of the planet.

DUE:   READ WW Introduction to Part One, and Chapter 1 (First Peoples), Sections: Out of Africa & The Ways We Were

September 6

The Neolithic revolution and the development of agriculture

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 1 (First Farmers), Sections: Agriculture to end of Chapter

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September 9

Primary Sources

DUE:   WW Chapter 1 READ Documents & WRITE guided response/reflection

September 11

Workshop: How to write an analytical paper, part 1

DUE:   WRITE further guided response to Chapter 1 documents

September 13

Workshop: How to write an analytical paper, part 2

DUE:   WRITE Draft of Analytical Paper

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September 16

The “civilizing” of human beings: Gilgamesh

DUE:   WRITE Analytical Paper

September 18

Gilgamesh brought to life

DUE:   Groupwork– PREPARE an oral interpretation of your segment of Gilgamesh

September 20

Ancient civilizations

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 2 (First Civilizations)

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September 23

Primary Sources (UD student-led option #1)

DUE:   WW Chapter 2 READ Documents & WRITE guided reflection

September 25

World History Library Session

DUE: COMPLETE the Information Literacy Tutorials located at:

http://www.ndnu.edu/academics/Library/Tutorials.aspx

Also, bring in your graded Analytical Paper along with any questions you have about using in-text citations or creating a Works Cited / Bibliography

September 27

Comparing Ancient civilizations

DUE:   Nothing!

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September 30

The Classical Era in Eurasia

DUE:   READ WW Introduction to Part Two, and Chapter 3 (State and Empire in Eurasia)

October 2

Primary Sources (UD student-led option #2)

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 3 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

AND:  Deadline for Revision of Analytical Paper

October 4

Confucian notions of leadership

DUE:   READ handout… excerpts from Confucius on leadership

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October 7

Eurasian cultural traditions

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 4 (Culture & Religion)

October 9

Primary Sources (UD student-led option #3)

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 4 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

October 11

Review session for Midterm Exam

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October 14

Midterm Exam – written portion

October 16

Midterm Exam – non-written portion

October 18 – Midterm Break

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October 21

One-on-one midterm status review. Primary Sources group work

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 5 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

October 23

Classical Era – Society & Inequality

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 5 (Society & Inequality in Eurasia)

October 25

Primary Sources discussion, Chapter 5

DUE: Nothing!

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October 28

Africa & the Americas

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 6 (Classical Era Variations) Choose Africa or Americas focus

October 30

Primary Sources (UD student-led option #4)

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 6 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

November 1

Writing Workshop for Research Project

DUE:   READ Handout on Polynesian Migrations

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November 4

Commerce & Culture: Silk Roads, Sand Roads & Sea Roads

DUE: READ WW Introduction to Part Three, & Chapter 7 (Commerce and Culture)

November 6

Primary Sources (UD student-led option #5)

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 7 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

November 8

The Golden Age of China

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 8 (China and the World).

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November 11

Christendom

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 10 (The Worlds of Christendom)

November 13

Islam

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 9 (The Worlds of Islam)

November 15

Islam… Primary Sources (UD student-led option #6)

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 9 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

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November 18

Peoples who leave no written record; Nomadic civilizations: The Mongols

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 11 (Pastoral Peoples on the Global Stage)

AND:  WRITE Annotated Bibliography

November 20

Mongols… Primary Sources (UD student-led option #7)

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 11 Documents & WRITE guided reflection

November 22

Debate: The Mongols got a bad rap from historians

DUE: PREPARE talking points for in-class debate

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November 25

The European Renaissance; early Modern thought world

DUE:   RESEARCH / WRITE Research Project

November 27

The Worlds of the 15^th Century

DUE:   READ WW Chapter 12 (The Worlds of the Fifteenth Century)

November 29 – Thanksgiving Holiday

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December 2

Semester review and preparation for the Final Exam

DUE:   REVIEW all notes and readings

December 4

Final Exam

December 6

Reflection on the big picture… transition to the Modern world

DUE:   READ WW Introduction to Part Four

Syllabus

HST 1000-05 / 2000-05, World History I (3 units)                                    Patricia Andrews, MA

Fall 2013—MWF 8:00 am                                                          http://WHFall2013.blogspot.com

Cuvilly 1                                                                                                          pandrews@ndnu.edu

Course Summary

This course will survey human history from the beginning through approximately 1500 using primary source readings and emphasizing cultural and developmental themes.

Texts

Strayer, Robert, Ways of the World, A Brief Global History with Sources (2013) 

Additional readings as assigned in class

Learning Outcomes

Students will…

1.     Demonstrate knowledge of the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and artistic experiences of peoples around the world over time; recognize the influence of global forces and identify their connections to local and national developments;

2.     Understand how decisions made in the past continue to shape society and political discourse;

3.     Demonstrate familiarity with the historical literature and conflicting interpretations of the past;

4.     Weigh and interpret evidence and present a sustained argument supported by historical evidence;

5.     Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge / reasoning orally & in writing;

6.     Use the tools of social science research in formulating a research topic, collecting and analyzing evidence, and presenting results.

Requirements

Consistent attendance and reading are essential to college success. In-class quizzes and assignments will assess students’ preparation on a regular basis.

1)    Students will produce a minimum of 32 pages of written work. All formal papers must be submitted in MLA format. An Online Reading Journal will be kept on a weekly basis as readings are completed. This will be kept online using blogger.com. Turning papers in late is better than not turning them in at all; however, please note that late papers will be penalized.

2)    Note-taking is an essential academic skill. Students are expected to keep appropriate and effective records of what transpires during each class session.

3)    Oral communication opportunities develop confidence and skill in public speaking.  These will include informal communication in class discussions, impromptu speaking and storytelling opportunities, formal presentations and additional opportunities as assigned in class.

4)    Attendance and participation are required.

5)    Upper Division students will each lead one class session using primary source documents.

6)    History courses require that you spend considerable time reading and writing. Please plan your study time accordingly and let me know if you are concerned about falling behind in these areas.

Note to Students with Disabilities

Notre Dame de Namur University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students who have a disability that might affect academic performance in this class are encouraged to confer with the instructor at the beginning of the semester and to contact Dr. Peggy Koshland Crane in the Program for Academic Support and Services (PASS) (650-508-3670; mcrane@ndnu.edu). In order to receive accommodations, students must register with the PASS office.

Evaluation

A total of 1000 points is possible, broken down into the categories below. Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress on a regular basis throughout the semester.

Exams                         2 @ 50 points = 100          Analytical Essay                     1 @ 100 points = 100

Attendance         40 days @ 5 points = 200         Online Reading Journal           1 @ 200 points = 200

Participation      40 days @ 5 points = 200         Research Project                     1 @ 200 points = 200