His 121 Western Civilization I Spring 2003
Instructor: Mitchell
Dutch
Office: 302A
Website: http://cfcc.edu/dutch/
E-mail: DutchML@netscape.net
Text: Western Civilization by Jackson J. Spielvogel Vol. I to 1715
Course Description: This course introduces western civilization
from pre-history to the early modern era. Topics include ancient Greece,
Rome and Christian institutions of the Middle Ages, and the emergence of
national monarchies in western Europe. Upon completion, students should
be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments
in western
civilization.
Class Hours Per Week: 3 Semester Hours Credit: 3 Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives: Upon completing the course, students should
be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of historical events and
their impact on society from antiquity to 1650
2. Analyze the relationship between people, the changing environment,
and their interdependence
3. Experience history through literature, music, architecture, and
painting
His 121 Course Outline covers topics by week
Grading : (92 - 100) A (68 - 75)D
WP is not computed in the grade point average
Scale (84 - 91)
B (0 - 67) F WF computed
as an F
(76 - 83) C I Incomplete NC No Credit: excessive
absences, computed as an F
Course Requirements: Students are required to complete all assigned readings in the text and online. You will need to participate in the online Discussion Forum on a weekly basis. This will take the place of classroom discussions. I will schedule two sessions before each test. You will need to attend one of them.
Testing: Exams may combine multiple choice, identification, and essay questions. Make-up exams may be given before the scheduled date with the instructor's approval. Unless prior arrangements are made, late make-ups will only be given under the following circumstances: an absence due to a military function, a school function, or an illness accompanied by a written doctor's excuse for the day of the exam. Make-ups must be taken within one week of the original exam date. Failure to take an exam or make-up will result in a grade of "0." Exams will be announced at least a week in advance; quizzes will not be announced. There will be no extra credit assignments.
Absence Policy: according to school policy, to get credit for a course, a student may not miss more than 20% of classes (9.6 hours). Since this in an online class, you will only be counted absent when you submit an assignment late or take a test late.
Classroom Expectations: Be prepared to discuss assigned readings online. Generally, the most interesting classes I have taken or have taught have been those in which students discussed and shared ideas. Feel free to speak your mind and ask questions when you are not clear about something; I'm not going to lower someone's grade just because his or her opinion is different from mine. However, during the course of our discussions, please remember that there is no need to insult, attack, or belittle anyone in class. If someone disagrees with you, try to explain your point of view. If you need to meet with me outside of class to discuss anything, please let me know.
Familiarize yourself with the Web site so that you will be able to locate all the pages you will need to read to complete required work. You will need to complete weekly assignments to accompany the chapters. It will also be necessary to participate in the Discussion Forum. Make sure that you keep up with these because there will not be reminders about when they are due. There will be more than one session before each test, and you will be required to attend at least one for each test.
Cheating Policy: Neither plagiarism nor cheating will be tolerated. If a student is caught cheating on a test or plagiarizing a paper, he or she will receive a grade of zero for the assignment. Plagiarism
All work should be in standard edited English with no errors in spelling,
grammar, and mechanics. All papers must be typed in an acceptable word
processing form: Microsoft Word or WordPerfect.
Do not use Microsoft Works.
