1. Honors Western Civilization I

2. Introduction: The Basics
Course title: “Honors 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 early modern period

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: The Texts
Primary Sources
Essential for class discussions, writing assignments
Links to weekly readings are on the course website
Internet History Sourcebooks Project (

8. Introduction: Grading
Map quizzes
12.5% of your total grade (50 points)
Primary Source Analyses
37.5% of your total grade (150 points)
Participation
25% of your total grade (100 points)
Research Paper

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

10. Introduction: Grading
Extra Credit
Limit of two assignments
Each worth +10
Options
Additional primary source analysis
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 map quizzes, first two PSAs, research paper…
Reward
Exemption from having to submit final PSA
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
Three primary source analyses
Research paper
Contribution to class discussions
Map quizzes

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

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

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

16. 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?

19. 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?