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Course Syllabus for World Studies Elective, SST 107, .5 Credit
1. Course Description
Through use of Plato curricula, will demonstrate understanding of world history. Students
will investigate of past events and draw parallels to current world issues. Students will
synthesize historical and current events to analyze the impact of historical events upon
societies, governments, cultures, and individuals of current times.
Learning Goals/Objectives
Students will
Understand and analyze historical time and chronology
Understand events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping the world
Examine the influence of culture on the world
Understand the origin and impact of ideas and technological developments on world
history
Analyze how the contributions of various cultural groups influence society.
-Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements
2. Materials
The following will be used in this course. Ask your advisor about how to get these.
Plato Units:
World History I: Period of Exploration to Reconstruction
1. The Beginning of Civilization
2. Middle Eastern Civilizations
3. Ancient India
4. The Foundation of Chinese Culture and History
5. The Triumph of Greek Civilization
6. The Rise and Fall of Rome
7. Byzantine Empire
8. Russia before the Romanovs
9. Tang Dynasty: China's Golden Age
10. The Rise and Spread of Islam
11. Europe after the Fall of Rome
12. Latin American Civilizations
13. African Civilizations
World History II: Medieval Times to the Mid-1800s
1. The Development of Medieval Monarchies in Europe
2. The Resurgence of Europe
3. The Development of National Monarchies in Europe
4. The Early Development of Japan and its People
5. Mongols, Moguls, and Ottomans
6. Ming Dynasty
7. The Age of New World Exploration
8. The Age of Asian Exploration
9. The Age of Revolution
10. The Industrial Revolution
11. Europe after the Napoleonic Wars
12. Nineteenth Century European Culture
2. Grading Policy
Students need to pass each Mastery Test by 80% or more to pass the class
P/F - (pass/fail) This class is only Pass/Fail
4. Assessment methods
Assessments include, but are not limited to:
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Multiple-Choice Tests