Umbrella Village, Thailand. Copyright Victoria Pasley
Course
Syllabus
Fall 2010
Survey of Modern World History
Umbrella Village, Thailand. Copyright Victoria Pasley
HIS
1112
Course sections 04 & 06
Instructor: Dr. Pasley
Credit hours: 3
Office:
E-mail: VictoriaPasley@clayton.edu
Office Hours: T Th 2.10 -3.30 and 4.50-6.10 please e-mail for an appointment
Online Hours W 10 am - 12 pm Online
Click Here for Schedule
Course
Description:
A survey of the modern world from the 1500s to the present
which places equal emphasis on the history and development of different
world regions including China, India, Africa, Europe, the Americas and the
Middle East.
Required
Text Book
World History, Volume II since 1500 6th ed., by Duiker and Spielvogel,
Overview
of Content
Topics include the Conquest
of the Americas , Islamic Empires Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade, India ,
China , nationalism and imperialism, colonialism, World Wars I & II
de-colonization and the Cold War.
Instructional
Activities and Methodology
Classes will consist of
short lectures and class discussions. Other activities include viewing and
analyzing videos, group activities, and library and internet research. Students
will be expected to participate liberally in class discussions.
Computer Requirement:
Each CCSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a
notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements
for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to
such access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook Computer
Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.
Computer Use in This Course:
Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course.
Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with
your instructor.
To setup your
computer to receive course email, visit The Duck and select Personal Access/Login for Students, Faculty and Staff, and
select Manage Email/Web Space, select Setup your CCSU Email account, and follow
the instructions. After you have completed these steps, you will need to
configure your notebook to access your CCSU email. To do this you will need to
visit the HUB and select Email setup on the right side of the screen, or go to
the HUB's location. You may call the HUB at 770.960.4357
To access your CCSU mailbox, go to: http://mail.clayton.edu/exchange/logon.asp
Outcomes
This course will develop
the following skills:
1.
2. Listening comprehension: The main sources for this are the lectures and
the comments made by your fellow students.
3. Selectivity: Including the material that is important and leaving out the
rest. You will do this whenever you take notes or answer a question on an exam.
4. Communication skills: The ability to speak in such a way that clearly
communicates your ideas to another person. The sources for this are class
discussions.
5. Viewing comprehension: The primary sources for this are the World Wide Web
and videos that will be screened in class.
6. Critical Thinking: Students will
be encouraged to critical question and analyze all course materials, lectures
and discussions.
Student
Learning Outcomes:
The following links provide information about general education outcomes for
this core curriculum course, which is a part of Area E: Social Sciences.
http://a-s.clayton.edu/corecurriculum/outcomes.htm
http://a-s.clayton.edu/corecurriculum/Area%20E.htm
General
Requirements
Students
are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. Excessive absences may
lead to loss in grade points. Your questions, comments, and analysis are
critical to making the class work.
University Policy states that NO CHILDREN are allowed in class
CELL PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE
ENTERING CLASSROOM
Grading
A: 90%
B: 80%
C: 70%
D: 60%
F: Less than 60%
Point
Total
20% Exam 1
25 % Midterm Exam
25 % Final Exam
10 %
Class participation, attendance and reading 10%
20% Internet site research paper report (Typed, double-space, 12 pt. Font 4 pages) Papers under 4 pages will be
penalized. LATE PAPERS (or Projects) will lose 5 points per day and may not be
accepted without documented evidence.
(with my permission you may do a Media Project
instead. Same due dates. Please contact me for instructions-you must use
reputable sites)
- please print them out and follow them
closely - Click HERE for instructions and click
HERE for the Media Project -
(It is crucial that you read and follow instructions)
Papers handed in after the start of class will be considered
late and lose a letter grade for each 24 hour period.
PLEASE STAPLE PAPERS AND DO NOT PUT THEM IN FOLDERS
No e-mailed work will be accepted
Extra
Credit
There are no extra-credit
assignments other than extra-credit given to attend various on-campus events.
You will be informed when these will take place.
Plagiarism
I
take plagiarism very seriously. Please refer to student handbook Clayton
State University Student Handbook): No student will represent the work of
others as his or her own. Themes, essays, term papers, tests, presentations and
other similar assignments must be the work of the student submitting them. When
direct quotations are used, they must be indicated and when the ideas of another
are incorporated, they must be appropriately acknowledged. As
a general rule if you use more than four words of someone else’s writing
(including the internet) you must use quotations marks and cite the
writer/source. Do not copy and paste from internet sites. It’s very important
that you learn to paraphrase and use quotes sparingly.
Academic Misconduct:
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards
may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct
are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in
a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will
be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.
Regents’ Courses and Testing :
The University System of Georgia requires that each student receiving a degree
must have successfully demonstrated competence in reading comprehension and
writing by passing two courses: Regents’ Writing Skills and Regents’
Reading Skills. Students can satisfy course requirements through
examination. The Regents’ Testing Program of the University System of
Georgia is administered by the
Center for Academic Assistance (CAA): The CAA offers a variety of personalized academic services including staff and peer tutoring and multimedia instruction to all Clayton State University students. Standardized testing is offered through the Testing Center. The CAA develops and coordinates online instructional resources, workshops, courses, and external labs teaching interdisciplinary academic skills. The Learning Support Program (COMPASS Testing Program, Regents Testing Program, and Learning Support and Regents Test Remediation courses) is also facilitated by the CAA.
The
Americans with Disabilities Act: The Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted into law, July 26, 1992,
guarantees individuals with disabilities in the
the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 255,
678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.
University
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting.
Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses
and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi.
Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what
effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon
students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves
the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are
sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.
In
this course attendance is essential. Class participation and attendance are part
of your grade. Attendance will be
taken in each and if you are
absent (no matter if your absence is excused or unexcused) it could
jeopardize your overall performance in this course. Taking good
notes is necessary but not sufficient for doing well in the course.
Thus, if you do miss class, you should get the notes from another
student. Students must read the
assigned chapters in the text and participate in class to earn a participation
grade.
Mid-term Progress Report
The mid-term grade in this course which will be during the Midterm Grade period. It will be based on the first exams only. (20 percent of class work)
Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and
receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill
out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by
mid-term.
Make-up
exams
will only be given in serious circumstances. Written documentation is required.
A doctor’s note is required for an exam missed due to illness. It is
very important that you contact me as soon as possible after a missed exam.
Failure to do so may result in the exam not being given
Late papers will be severely penalized (10 points per day) and may not be accepted.
Important Dates
First Exam Tuesday September 28th
Last day to withdraw October 7th
2nd Exam Tuesday October 26th
Research Paper due Thursday November 11th at beginning of class (NOT DURING!)
(OR you can leave it in my mailbox in A&S 210 BEFORE class on Thursday.)
Final exam Thursday Dec 2
Weekly schedule click HERE