SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INSTRUCTOR: COURSE:
Western Civilization I
DEPT: Social
Sciences CATALOG:
HS11 Section
SEMESTER: DAY/TIME:
Required
Readings:
Contact
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Objectives
of the Course:
The student will be able to:
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describe
the roots of Western Civilization and indicate how an understanding of past
events and historic processes helps to better comprehend present society
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demonstrate
a Òhistorical awarenessÓ by citing specific examples of how human behavior
changes through time, such as attitudes toward family, government, environment
and cultures
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identify
the basic links and interactions between Western and non-Western civilizations
such as ancient Mesopotamia and European cultures, Islamic and Byzantine
civilizations, and European colonialism in the Western hemisphere
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evaluate
the importance of key issues in history such as the roles of men and women, the
significance of technology, the importance of role models, the diffusion and
impact of religion, and the power of reason
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show
the value of historical research by becoming acquainted with primary and
secondary materials
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practice
her/his writing, thinking, and comprehension skills through tests and reading
and writing assignments
Procedures
for accomplishing these objectives:
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Lectures
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Class
participation
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Writing
assignments
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Reading
assignments
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Exams
Student
requirements for completion of the course:
Three exams will be given at regular intervals throughout
the semester. They will cover both
lecture and reading material and will consist of multiple choice questions,
essays, and identification terms. While it is anticipated that all students
will be present to take the exam when given, I will allow for one make-up which will be given on the
last day of class. The make-up
will be permissible only with my prior permission or with proper documentation
(i.e., doctorÕs note, court appearance ticket).
You are required to turn in a typed reaction paper for each
of three assigned articles or primary sources. Each reaction paper should be
approximately 2 -3 pages in length and must answer the assigned questions. Full
credit will be given to students whose papers demonstrate satisfactory reading,
writing, and comprehension skills.
In addition, each paper must be turned in with a signed statement of
integrity. Please
be aware that I will not accept late reaction papers (even if you are absent
from class on the date the paper is due).
In an emergency you may e-mail me your reaction paper on or
before the date it is due.
Ten per cent of your grade will be based upon your
attendance and participation. I not only welcome your questions, your thoughts
and your enthusiasm, your participation and attendance will earn points towards
your final grade. If you have less
than 4 absences, you will earn 5 points.
If you have less than 4 absences and share your thoughts, your questions
and your perspectives with the class, you will earn a maximum of 10 points.
Attendance
Policy:
All students
are expected to attend every class session, and are responsible for all that
transpires in class whether or not they are in attendance. I consider more than four absences to
be excessive, and excessive absences may lead to failure in the course or being
dropped from the roster unless you speak to me and I allow for
extenuating circumstances. Also,
if you stop attending class but do not officially drop the course I will assign
you an ÒFÓ not a ÒWÓ at the end of the semester. Furthermore, college policy states, ÒA student may
withdraw from a course and be guaranteed a W any time up to the mid-semester
date...After the mid-semester date, the designation awarded shall be at the
discretion of the instructor.Ó The last date to withdraw from the class and be guaranteed
aÓWÓ is Monday,
March 20th. Please be
aware that I will ordinarily grant a ÒWÓ only until the end of the 12th
week of classes.
Plagiarism
Policy:
The
collegeÕs policy on plagiarism can be found on page 67 of the student
handbook. Please be aware that
plagiarism can result in your failure of this course. You will be asked to sign a statement of integrity and
attach it to each paper you hand in for this course.
Course
outline:
The
following is a general timeline for class lectures, exams and written
assignments. Any changes to it
will be announced in class.
Week 1 Introduction
Perry: Chapter 1
Week 2 Perry:
Chapter 2
First
Civilizations
Week 3 Perry:
Chapter 3
The Greek City-State
Week 4 Perry:
Chapter 4 &5
Myth
to Reason and
The Hellenistic Age
Exam
I: Chapters 1-5
Week 5 Perry:
Chapter 6
The Roman Republic
Week 6 Perry:
Chapter 7
The Roman Empire
Week 7 Perry:
Chapter 8
Early
Christianity
Week 8 Perry:
Chapter 9
The
Heirs of Rome
Week 9 Perry:
Chapter 10
The
High Middle Ages
Exam
II: Chapters 6-10
Week 10 Perry:
Chapter 11
The
Christian Synthesis
Week 11 Perry:
Chapter 12
Late
Middle Ages
Week 12 Perry:
Chapter 13
The Renaissance
Week 13 Perry:
Chapter 14
The
Reformation
Week 14 Perry: Chapter 15
European
Expansion
Week 15 Exam
III: Chapters 11-15