1. Western Civilization I

2. Introduction: The Basics
Course title: “Western Civilization I”
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3. Introduction: The Instructor
Contact Information
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Office Hours: Tu/Th, 1:00-3:00, in Dugan 106N
Your address/contact info
Should I need to contact you, I will do so at your student account…

4. Introduction: The Course
Course Description
Broad study of history of “the West”
Surveys major attributes, people, events associated with European civilization
Ancient Near East to Scientific Revolution

5. Introduction: The Texts
Thomas Noble et al., Western Civilization: Beyond Boundaries (New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2014)
RECOMMENDED
Supplements lectures

6. Introduction: The Texts
Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World (2005)
REQUIRED
For map quizzes
Goal: know where important locations are

7. 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
Second Exam
Final Exam

8. Introduction: Grading
Information about Exams
Based on lectures
Multiple choice, Scantron format
To Keep in Mind While Studying
No dates
Pay special attention to CAPITALIZED terms, slides addressing single concepts or individuals!
What is the main point?

9. Introduction: Grading
Tardy Work
10-point deduction will result each day, for
Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day
Late assignments

10. Introduction: Grading
Extra Credit
Extra credit options are available to hard-working students concerned about their grades
Limit of two assignments
Options?
Second (or third) primary source paper
Oral presentation
Must be completed before final class period

11. 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-

12. Introduction: Attendance
Regarding Attendance
Not part of your grade
Students will receive BOOST in final grade if…
They constantly attend
Constantly participate in class discussions, etc.
Are constantly present for historical films, documentaries, etc.

13. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Academic Dishonesty
Will not be tolerated in this class!

14. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Disabilities
Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…

15. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Lectures
Our class will be mostly based on lectures
Lectures available online:

16. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Cell phones must be turned off before lectures begin
Snacks and drinks are okay

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Questions?

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Who are you?
Name, nickname
Major
Why this class?

19. Introduction: To Keep in Mind…
Dating – the two systems:
B.C. (Before Christ) / A.D. (Anno Domini)
B.C.E. (Before the Common/Christian Era) / C.E. (Common/Christian Era)

20. Western Civilization Time to reflect… What does “Western” mean?
What does “civilization” mean?

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How do the following images reflect on themes from “Western civilization”?

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