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World Civilization II
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Introduction: The Basics Course title: “World Civilization II” Course Number: HIST 1080 Room: Dugan 207 Dates: 1/19 to 4/30 Times: Tu/Th, 3:30-4:45 Course website: http://faculty.uml.edu/adrenas/Teachi ng/WorldCivII.aspx http://faculty.uml.edu/adrenas/Teachi ng/WorldCivII.aspx
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Introduction: The Instructor Contact Information *E-mail*: Andrew_Drenas@uml.edu Office Hours: Tu/Th, 1:00-3:00, in Dugan 106N I contact students via UML student addresses
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Introduction: The Course Course Description Broad study of world history from early modern period to present Early Modern Powers to issues facing us in twenty-first century Surveys major attributes, people, events associated with modern world
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Introduction: The Texts Philip Adler and Randall Pouwells, World Civilizations, 7 th ed., vol. 2 RECOMMENDED Supplements lectures
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Introduction: The Texts Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World (2005) REQUIRED For map quizzes Goal: know where important locations are
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Introduction: Grading Quizzes/Assignment 25% of your total grade (100 points) 2 map quizzes (25 points each 50 points) Primary source analysis (50 points) First Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points) Second Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points) Final Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points)
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Introduction: Grading Information about Exams Based on lectures Multiple choice, Scantron format To Keep in Mind While Studying No dates CAPITALIZED terms What is the main point?
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Introduction: Grading Tardy Work 10-point deduction will result each day, for Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day Late assignments
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Introduction: Grading Extra Credit Limit of two assignments Each worth +10 Options Second (or third) primary source paper Oral presentation Must be completed before final class period Be sure to follow instructions!
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Introduction: Grading “A Policy” Earn all A grades (90-100) on first two exams, map quizzes, and writing assignment… Reward Exemption from having to take final Final grade: A or A-
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Introduction: Miscellaneous Lectures Power Point presentations Available online Able to be printed
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Introduction: Attendance Attendance and Participation Not part of your grade Students will receive BOOST in final grade if… They constantly attend Constantly participate in class discussions, etc.
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Introduction: Miscellaneous Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class! https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergrad uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergrad uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx
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Introduction: Miscellaneous Disabilities Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…
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Introduction: Miscellaneous Cell phones must be silenced, tucked away before class begins Snacks and drinks are okay
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Introduction Questions?
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Introduction Who are you? Name, nickname Major Why this class?
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World Civilization II How do the following images reflect on themes from the modern world?
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World Civilization II
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Questions?
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