1. WORLD HISTORY Fall 2017 Mr. Wilson NOTE:
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Mr. Wilson

2. WORLD HISTORY
In an effort to expand the boundaries of historical analysis this course will not focus on a particular country or region, theme or period, but rather survey history on a larger scale.
The goal is not to learn everything that happened in World History but to focus on broad themes and look at cross cultural connections that do relate to our world today.
The Antikythera Mechanism, a 2000+
year old analog computer

3. Course Requirements: OUR CLASS ACTS ON THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES
RESPECT-READINESS-RESPONSIBILITY
Students must come to class prepared and ready to learn.
Tests are given at the end of each unit (with exceptions).
There will be vocabulary quizzes and several essays due at various points in the semester.
Students will be given daily assignments, which will usually be due the following day or by the end of class.
Extra credit assignments may be offered but are not guaranteed and will not exceed 2% of the students possible grade.
Students will participate in various group and individual projects and are responsible for completing a fair share of the work in their groups.

4. Class Expectations

5. Units of Study
Early Humans & Ancient Civilizations (Beginnings- 500 BCE) ~2 weeks
The Post-Classical Period ( )
10 weeks
1. Introduction to World History & Early Humans
6. Post-Classical Middle East & Africa
2. Early Civilizations
7. The Middle Ages in Europe
8. Post-Classical Asia (China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia)
Classical Civilizations (500 BCE- 500 CE) ~5 weeks
9. Interactions & Overview of the Post-Classical World
10. Pre-Columbian America (Beginnings-1492) 11.Global Interactions
3. Classical Civilizations in the East (China, India, Persia)
12. The Transformation of Europe (Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, & Enlightenment)
4. Classical Civilizations in the West (Greece & Rome)
5. Interactions & Overview of the Classical World

6. WORLD HISTORY SYLLABUS
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