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Syllabus Review Objective Texts Grading Schedule Office hours Blocks 1 through 5 Office hours Academic honesty Classroom conduct

ID & SIG Identify and state the significance of… Should be three sentences with an emphasis on the significance portion Example: equal-field system The equal-field system governed the allocation of agricultural land in China during the Tang Dynasty. Land was allotted to individuals and their families based on the land’s fertility and the recipient’s needs. The system ensured an equitable distribution of land and helped avoid the concentration of landed property that had caused social problems during the Han Dynasty.

Writing Requirement 700 to 1,000 word analytical paper Analytical writing Thesis

Analytical Writing GRE Analytical Writing Measure assesses the applicant's ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively examine claims and accompanying evidence support ideas with relevant reasons and examples sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion control the elements of standard written English

Thesis “a position or proposition that a person ... advances and offers to maintain by argument" Webster’s Dictionary

Writing Style Put the recommendation, conclusion or reason for writing -- the “bottom line” -- in the first paragraph, not at the end. (BLUF) Use the active voice. Write for your audience, but, in general, keep it simple Use short sentences (an average of 15 or fewer words). Understand the words you use Write paragraphs that average 6 to 7 sentences in length. Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Organization: “M1A1 Paper” Intro… tell them what you’re going to tell them Body… tell them Conclusion… tell them what you told them

Example Introduction The University of Southern Mississippi is the best all-around university in the state. This is because of its diversity of majors, opportunities afforded by its location, and richness of its student life. These attributes allow the University of Southern Mississippi to meet the needs of a wide variety of students.

Example Para 2 Majors Para 3 Location Student life

Example Conclusion There is something for everyone at USM. Whether a student wants to major in dance or polymer science, he can get a quality education here. Hattiesburg is truly “the Hub City,” and USM’s location provides easy access to such places as the Gulf Coast, New Orleans, and Jackson. Finally, USM offers abundant student life opportunities ranging from fraternities and sororities to intercollegiate athletics to clubs. USM is the total package. It is the best all-around university in the state.

Civilization The highest cultural grouping of people and the broadest level of cultural identity people have short of that which distinguishes humans from other species. Defined both by common objective elements, such as language, history, religion, customs, institutions, and by the subjective self-identification of people. Samuel Huntington, “The Clash of Civilizations?”

Characteristics of a Civilization Intensive agricultural techniques Specialization of labor Cities A social hierarchy Organized religion and education Development of complex forms of economic exchange Development of new technologies Advanced development of the arts. (This can include writing.) Intensive agricultural techniques, such as the use of animal power, crop rotation, and irrigation. This enables farmers to produce a surplus of food that will not be needed for their own subsistence. A significant portion of the population that does not devote most of its time to producing food. They can go into other occupations and trade for the food they need. This is called "specialization of labor." It is possible because of the food surplus described above. The gathering of these non-food producers into permanent settlements, called cities. A social hierarchy. This can be a chiefdom, in which the chieftain of one noble family or clan rules the people; or a state society, in which the ruling class is supported by a government or bureaucracy. Political power is concentrated in the cities. The establishment of complex, formal social institutions such as organized religion and education, as opposed to the less formal traditions of other societies. Development of complex forms of economic exchange. This includes the expansion of trade and may lead to the creation of money and markets. The accumulation of more material possessions than in simpler societies. Development of new technologies by people who are not busy producing food. In many early civilizations, metallurgy was an important advancement. Advanced development of the arts by those who don't have to farm for a living. This can include writing.

agriculture populations cities specialization hierarchy

Agriculture Egyptian Shaduf Inca terrace farming

Specialization of Labor African baskets Egyptian Vasemaker

Cities Timbuktu Cahokia Mounds

Social Hierarchy Ancient Egypt Medieval Serfs

Religion Mosaic icon of Christ from Hagia Sophia 14th Century Mosque at Kilwa

Economic Exchange The Silk Road

New Technologies Bronze Age Metallurgy Greek Fire

Music and dance depicted on a Greek drinking cup Art Music and dance depicted on a Greek drinking cup Mona Lisa

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