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2. Introduction: The Basics
Course title: “Western Civilization I”
Course Number: HIST 1050
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3. Introduction: The Instructor
Contact Information
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Office Hours:
I contact students via UML student addresses

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 (2014)
RECOMMENDED
Supplements lectures

6. Introduction: The Texts
Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World
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
CAPITALIZED terms
What is the main point?

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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
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!

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: ELOs Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs)
This course satisfies the “Diversity and Cultural Awareness” (DCA) requirement
Students will come away from the course able to
Explain diversity of Western history from antiquity to early modern period
Read, interpret, analyze primary source documents
Gain experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Progress will be assessed based on
Exams
Primary source analysis
Map quizzes
Contribution to class discussions (+)

13. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Lectures
Power Point presentations
Available online
Able to be printed

14. 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.

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

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

17. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Cell phones must be silenced, tucked away before class begins
Snacks and drinks are okay

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Questions?

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

20. Introduction: To Keep in Mind…
Dating:
B.C. / A.D.
B.C.E./ C.E.

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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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Questions?