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North Union High School
Course Syllabus
Modern World History (Regular, College Prep, Honors)
Full Year
Instructor Information
Instructor:
Fred Holsinger
Office Location:
401 N. Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio
Telephone:
Classroom– (740) 943-1860
E-mail:
[email protected]
Conference Period: 4th Period (10:10-10:52am)
Course Identification:
Course Number:
403/404
Course Name:
College Prep World History
Course Location:
High School Rm. 219
Class Times:
M-F 7:55 am-2:40 pm
Prerequisites:
Teacher recommendation for College Prep and Honors
Course Description/Overview
This course is a chronological survey of world history from the Renaissance to the
present. It focuses on the development of the modern western world from the 14th century to the
present. Emphasis is placed on the development of governmental, economic, and social systems.
Students will be introduced to the forces that shaped the modern world such as the Renaissance
and Reformation, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution and
Napoleonic Wars, European Imperialism and Colonialism, and the World Wars. Students will
also be exposed to the cultures of the Near East and Far East, as well as Africa and Latin
America.
Course Learning Objectives & Goals
Students will:
A. Be able to explain connections between the ideas of the Enlightenment and changes in the
relationships between citizens and their governments.
B. Be able to explain the social, political and economic effects of industrialization.
C. Be able to analyze the reasons that countries gained control of territory through imperialism
and the impact on people living in the territory that was controlled.
D. Be able to connect developments of past events with modern world issues.
E. Learn skills that will help prepare them for the 21st century.
Course Resources
Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction textbook, McDougal Littell, 2008
Films, including (but not limited to):
The French Revolution, The History Channel 2005
Gandhi, 1982
Marie Antoinette, 2006
Course Fees
None
Course Supplies
A notebook and folder or binder, school provided laptop, and a writing utensil are required daily.
On occasion the textbook will be used and can be borrowed from class.
Grading Scheme
Grading System
Letter
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
I
Percentage
points
90% & above
80% – 89%
70% – 79%
60% – 69%
59% and below
Incomplete; given only
when a student is unable to
complete a segment of the
course because of
circumstances beyond the
student’s control.
Grade
points/credit
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
Rating
Excellent
Good
Average
Below average /Inferior
Failure
Grading Policy
300-400 points of credit will be offered for each nine week grading period.
Homework-
15-20 points
Quizzes-
5-15 points
Tests-
35-50 points
Essays-
40-60 points
Projects
40-100 points
Classroom Policies
1) The school’s rules apply in my classroom. You are responsible for learning, and following,
the rules in your Student Handbook. Please know the dress code policy.
2) You are to show respect to everyone. The following are examples of respectful behavior:
-When someone is speaking, please wait until that person is finished to raise your hand. I
will then call on you to speak
-I encourage debate, but use respectful language and voice to get your point across
3) You are to be PRO -Prepared, Responsible, and Organized by the start of class. This means
that you will be seated at your desk by the bell, attentive, with a pen or pencil, paper, and fully
charged laptop. Plan locker and restroom stops ahead. Needing to go to your locker or restroom
at the start of class will be counted as a tardy. 4 tardies results in a detention.
4) You may bring water to drink in class. You may use the coffee maker if you are PRO by the
start of class.
5) Your phones and iPod-type devices are to be silent and put away unless I have told you to
have them out. I will tell you when you can listen to music during independent work time (with
headphones) and internet access for research.
You are expected to use your laptop for class purposes only. You know the policy, follow it.
You will be expected to…
1) turn in assignments on time with your signature. Homework is due at the beginning of class,
completed to the best of your ability. Late work, even if turned in during the same class period,
will be given half credit. At my discretion, I may give more or less credit based on the quality of
the work.
2) do your own, best work every day. Plagiarism/copied work will be counted as a zero.
3) get work from me after an absence. If you miss a class, assume you missed an assignment.
5) work well with others. Expect to do your fair share in group work.
6) enter this classroom with an open mind. Be curious and discover our world
Course Schedule
In addition to the textbook pages listed, students will utilize a wide variety of internet resources
SCHEDULE
Modern World History
Readings
Topics
2nd Nine Weeks
First Semester
1st Nine Weeks
Modern World Issues
MWH #24-29
European Renaissance and Reformation
MWH #5
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Chapter 1
pgs, 34-69
Absolute Monarchs in Europe
MWH #5
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Chapter 5
pgs. 152-185
Enlightenment and Revolution
MWH #5-8
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Chapter 6
pgs. 186-213
The French Revolution and Napoleon
MWH #5-8
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Chapter 7
Pgs. 214-243
Nationalism (w/ emphasis on present-day case studies)
MWH #9, 19-22, 25
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Chapter 8
Pgs. 244-263
Industrial Revolution
MWH #9-10
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Chapter 9
pgs. 280-309
4th Nine Weeks
3rd Nine Weeks
SCHEDULE
Second Semester
Various Sources
Modern World History
Readings
Unit
European Imperialism
MWH #9-12
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Chapter 11.1-11.3, 11.5
Pgs. 336-356, 362-367
Gandhi/British Imperialism in India
MWH #9-12
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Chapter 11.4/14.4/18.1
Pgs. 357-361, 453-455, 563-569
World War I
MWH #13-15
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Chapter 13
Pgs. 404-429
Russian Revolution/Communism
MWH #15
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Chapter 14.1/14.2
Pgs. 433-447
Inter-War Period
MWH #15-16
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Chapter 15
Pgs. 460-487
World War II/Holocaust/Cold War
MWH #16-19
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Chapter 16
Pgs. 488-519
Modern World Issues Revisited
MWH #20-29
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Chapter 17-20 (various sources)