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World History Syllabus Spring 2017 Instructor Email Jon Blevins [email protected] General Information Description This course will examine in chronological progression various cultures, civilizations and nations from the Renaissance through the Modern Era. Emphasis in these areas may include their location, social structures, government, religion(s), inventions, contributions, evolution, primary people, places and events, or some combination of the aforementioned according to the South Carolina State Standards. Critical writing, historical analysis and research will be included. Course Goals The following are the goals towards which all course objectives and learning activities will be directed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Historical Comprehension: describing history through the experiences of those who lived it, through their literature, art, and artifacts, to gain historical empathy and imagination. Geographic Literacy: understanding and applying the concepts of absolute and relative location, the physical and human characteristics of place, human-environment interaction, movement and cultural diffusion, and the physical and cultural characteristics of regions. Chronological Thinking: developing a clear sense of historical time in order to sequence events and explain patterns of historical succession, duration, continuity, and change. Critical Reading: using multiple strategies and literary resources to increase comprehension. Historical Analysis and Interpretation: creating and evaluating arguments are arriving at informed decisions based on evidence about what happened, why and how it happened, and what implications result. The specific skills that align with the above goals include: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reading Skills: students can take a main idea from a reading and paraphrase it in their own words in addition to drawing inferences and ascertaining subjectivity of sources. Writing Skills: students can organize an essay dealing with analysis of an historic theme. Research and Documentation Skills: given a topic, students can find reference material and cite references properly. Interpretation Skills: students can demonstrate the ability to recognize patterns and deviations from patterns in history. Expectations Students will succeed by displaying Demon Spirit in my classroom zone by showing pride, integrity, respect, and involvement in the following ways: respect others complete all work without cheating participate in class keep the classroom clean NO use of cell phones or other electronic devices in the classroom follow all school rules Attendance Policy Refer to student handbook. All classes follow the district’s attendance policy. Make Up Work Policy Students who have lawful absences will be allowed to make up work missed. Teachers will assist students with the make-up work as needed either before school, after school, or at a mutually convenient time during the day. Once the teacher provides make-up work, the student has five (5) school days to complete the make-up work. Work that was previously assigned will be due the day the student returns from the absence. The principal reserves the right to extend the make-up work time in the case of an extenuating circumstance. Tardy Policy All classes follow the Lugoff-Elgin tardy policy, which is located in the student handbook. Page 1 Grading Policy Final course grades will be determined by the district policy of 40% minor grades, 40% major grades, and 20% final exam. GRADING SYSTEM A B C D F = = = = = 90 80 70 60 0 – – – – – 100 89 79 69 59 Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Failing Course Materials Required Materials Notebook and/or binder, pencil, pen, paper, ElitePad Required Text World History textbooks are used and issued to each student. Course Schedule World History Unit and Estimated Duration WEEK 1 Introduction to the Course and Cultural Exchange WEEK 2 Silk Road, Feudalism (Hundred Years’ War) and the Crusades WEEK 3 Building Nations: England, France, Spain, Holy Roman Empire, Russia, Ottomans WEEK 4 Exploration, Colonization and the Colombian Exchange WEEK 5 Reformation, English Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation WEEK 6 Growth of Nation States, Struggles for Empire, and Mercantilism WEEK 7 Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment WEEK 8 Industrial Revolution and Early Socialism WEEK 9 REVOLUTION WEEK 10 REVOLUTION WEEK 11 Imperialism WEEK 12 World War 1 WEEK 13 Russian Revolution and Totalitarianism WEEK 14 World War II WEEK 15 Decolonization, Civil Rights Movements, and the United Nations WEEK 16 Cold War WEEK 17 Breakdown of Communism WEEK 18 Globalization and final exam Additional Information and Resources Daily lesson plans and announcements can be found on my Google Classroom page. I encourage you to use ParentPortal to access upto-date grades and attendance. Page 2