EUH 2000/Western Civilizations to 1750
Spring 2011 – (January 10 – May 1)
Tues and Thurs 4pm- 5:15pm
Bldng8Rm 148
Instructor: Michael A. Deliz
Email: mdeliz@mail.valenciacc.edu
Website: www.michaeldeliz.com
Phone: 407-385-0016 (text msg&voice mail only)
Office Hours: Before and after each class and by appointment.
Required Materials:
Textbook:Coffin, Judith, et al. Western Civilizations, Volume One, Second Brief Edition. W.W. Norton, 2009. ISBN: 0393932354
About This Course:
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENC 1101 or ENC 1101H or IDH 1110
Survey of ancient, medieval and early modern Western civilization, with emphasis on political, social and economic developments. Examines early societies of Mesopotamia and Egypt Greece Roman Republic
Western Civilization I is the first of two courses designed to familiarize students with the history of the “West”. This course will span the time period to1750 and will focus upon the basic historical foundations. The goal of this course is for each student to master the following sets of skills:
Historic: Students must be able to identify and interpret the different events, personalities, and ideas that contributed to the development and history of the world.
Geographic: Students must understand the relationship between geography and the development of Western civilization.
Cultural/Societal: Students must understand the dynamic nature of human society as it is continuously evolving. Emphasis will be on mass migrations, international relations, religious conflict, and ideological conflicts, which all greatly contributed to the history of the modern West and the world.
Geographic: Students must understand the relationship between geography and the development of Western civilization.
Cultural/Societal: Students must understand the dynamic nature of human society as it is continuously evolving. Emphasis will be on mass migrations, international relations, religious conflict, and ideological conflicts, which all greatly contributed to the history of the modern West and the world.
Scope and limits of this course: This course, like many others in the field of History, draws extensively from other fields in the Social Sciences, including Religious Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Cultural/Ethnic Studies, Anthropology, and Linguistics. The course, despite its breath, is however limited by the time allotted in the semester. Due to this limitation students may find that further reading, beyond the assigned text, will be advantageous to acquiring a greater depth of understanding.
Success in this course: Students are expected to demonstrate a depth of understanding at the collegiate level. Success in this course will be determined by the student’s analysis and interpretation of historical topics beyond mere memorization. If you are not willing to read the assigned chapters, attend class, and follow class discussions, you will most certainly fail this course.
Expectations: Students are expected to come prepared for class with a notebook and a pen or pencil, or other means of note-taking. On Exam days, students will be required to come prepared with whatever material (blue books, scantrons, etc) is requested for the exam. Students are expected to have all assignments including reading assignments completed by the beginning of each class.
Gordon Rule:EUH2000 is designated as a Gordon Rule course under the requirements of Florida State Rule 6A-10.30.Specifically that means that students enrolled in this course will be also evaluated on their ability to write at the collegiate level by way of essay assignments.
College-Level Writing: The definition of “College-Level Writing” is as follows:
The writing will have a clearly defined central idea or thesis.
It will provide adequate support for that idea.
It will be organized clearly and logically.
It will show awareness of the conventions of standard written English.
It will be formatted or presented in an appropriate way.
Gordon Rule Assignments: Each of the following Gordon Rule Assignments are designed to fulfill the student’s requirement to the Gordon Rule. Failure to complete any of these assignments automatically makes it impossible for the student to pass the course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Assignment One: Essay Exam #1 – Narrative In-Class Essay-
Students will be presented with a question that must be answered in a manner that details the sequence and causality of an overarching aspect of the covered material. For full credit, students must demonstrate a command of the dates, names of people, places, and significant events that are pertinent to the material in question.
Students will be presented with a question that must be answered in a manner that details the sequence and causality of an overarching aspect of the covered material. For full credit, students must demonstrate a command of the dates, names of people, places, and significant events that are pertinent to the material in question.
Assignment Two: Research Paper – Historiographical Essay-
In consultation with the professor, students will first choose a historical event, personality, or idea to research. Students will then research how their chosen topic is conveyed and analyzed by historians who have published on that topic. For full credit, students must also demonstrate a respect for proper research techniques, judgment in source selection, and a command of the formatting standards for writing in the field of History. Essay Length: 6 pages – Typed
In consultation with the professor, students will first choose a historical event, personality, or idea to research. Students will then research how their chosen topic is conveyed and analyzed by historians who have published on that topic. For full credit, students must also demonstrate a respect for proper research techniques, judgment in source selection, and a command of the formatting standards for writing in the field of History. Essay Length: 6 pages – Typed
Assignment Three: Final Essay Exam – Argumentative In-Class Essay-
Students will be presented with a question that must be answered in a manner that demonstrates the student’s ability to formulate and maintain an argument, support that argument with evidence drawing from the historical record, and arrive at an unambiguous conclusion. For full credit, students must also demonstrate a command of the dates, names of people, places, and significant events that are pertinent to the argument.
Students will be presented with a question that must be answered in a manner that demonstrates the student’s ability to formulate and maintain an argument, support that argument with evidence drawing from the historical record, and arrive at an unambiguous conclusion. For full credit, students must also demonstrate a command of the dates, names of people, places, and significant events that are pertinent to the argument.
Grade Policy: Grades are determined by points earned in two exams, seven quizzes, and one Research Paper:
Essay Exams 100pts/ea x (2) = 200pts
Quizzes 25pts/ea x (8) = 200pts
Research Paper 100pts/ea x (1) = 100pts
Total Points = 500pts
Grading Scale: This course will be scored using the 10 point grading scale as follows:
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By Points
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By Percentage
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Letter Grade
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450-500
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90%-100%
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A
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400-449.9
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89.9%-80%
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B
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350-399.9
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79.9%-70%
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C
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300-349.9
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69.9%-60%
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D
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Less than 300 pts
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Less than 60%
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F
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PROCEDURES:
Email: 1) All emails should contain the class prefix/number on the subject line (eg: EUH2000). 2) All emails must be signed with your first and last name. 3) Under no circumstances will assignments be accepted by email.
Email: 1) All emails should contain the class prefix/number on the subject line (eg: EUH2000). 2) All emails must be signed with your first and last name. 3) Under no circumstances will assignments be accepted by email.
“No Show” Period: Valencia requires professors to verify the attendance of each student during the “No Show” period ending in January 18. Students who fail to show up for class during this time frame will be automatically withdrawn from the class.
Attendance:Attendance is mandatory and extremely important to your grade. Students who miss class for whatever reason will NOT be excused from assigned work and its due dates. Missed lectures are also the responsibility of the absent student.
Make-Up Work: Only with prior approval of the professor.
Extra Credit: From time to time an extra credit assignment may be extended to the class at the discretion of the professor. By policy, all extra credit assignments will be made available to the entire class, there will NOT be any extra credit given to individual students.
Valencia Major Learning Outcomes
Students must be able to appreciate history as an academic discipline and the role history plays in understanding contemporary life. Students must be able to demonstrate an understanding of major events, persons, and concepts within the context of this course. Students must be able to demonstrate an understanding of political, social, cultural, diplomatic, military, and intellectual influences that shaped the development of European civilization. Students must be able appreciate the roles that diverse cultures and peoples play in the unfolding of events and trends within the context of this course. Students must be able to demonstrate college-level writing skills.
If you do not attend the first class meeting, you may be withdrawn from the class as a “no show.” If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a W will appear on your transcript for the course.Students will receive a W if withdrawn by see dates below 3/25. After this date, a student CANNOTwithdraw.
Withdraw Deadlines
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Final Withdrawal for “W” Grade: March 25, 2011
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Academic Dishonesty
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at VCC. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive.
Internet Research Statement
Because of the variety of sources, ease of publication, lack of central control and proliferation of commercial information on the free Internet, it is often hard to tell if the information is reliable. Many sites contain research and information of high quality. However, unlike traditional print publications or library-based electronic resources, there is usually no process of peer review, nor is there an editor verifying the accuracy of information presented on the Internet. There are an increasing number of sites containing information that may be incomplete, anonymously written, out-of-date, biased, fraudulent, or whose content may not be factual. Students should, therefore, use caution in use of the free Internet for their research needs. For academic topics that are addressed in scholarly literature, use of electronic databases or visiting the library may better meet your needs. However, each professor makes the final determination of what is or is not accepted as a valid source so review the syllabus for specific guidelines from your professor. See the following tutorial for more information: http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/infolit/evaluation/default.htm
Computer/Equipment Use
Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Service classrooms at VCC is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:
Use of computer to send E-mail or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class.
Use of computer for job, internship, homework or other activities not assigned in class.
Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting.
Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct
Use of computers in the departmental open lab is limited to those activities involved with preparing homework or coursework in this department and is subject to the same restriction as listed above. Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action.
Final Exam
All professors are required to give final examinations to all credit students (except those taking course work for audit) during the scheduled final examination period. The type and nature of the final examination rests with the supervising administrator and the individual professor and the final examination for this course is in the final exam period. Students wishing to take the final examination on a date or at time different from the posted final examination schedule must receive approval from the faculty and dean prior to the final examination period available at http://www.valenciacc.edu/calendar. Failure to take the Final exam will result in the student receiving an automatic “F“ grade.
Calendar link