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Course #: 101
World History I
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
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Digital Description [§335.2] (Insert the new/revised digital description below):
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours:
0.0
Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:
[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [X] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%
(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of in-class
instruction.)
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Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 35
Lab Instruction:
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction. Maximum
enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum Class Size):
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Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert the new/revised description in space below):
Provides an overview of the historical development and interrelationships of the major
population centers of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from Neolithic times to
1500 CE. Using a thematic approach, this course observes the political, economic, social,
and cultural characteristics of the various regional groups chosen for study. Important
ideas, significant persons, and world views are described in the context of each theme.
(Core B) (D)
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites [§335.2]:
Co-requisites:
Other:
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Learning Outcomes [§335.2]
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Communication, Humanities, and the Arts
History
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Course #: 101
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Evaluate the basic political, social economic, or military institutions of the major population
centers or civilizations (chosen for study) from the Neolithic era to 1500
a) Identify important cross-cultural encounters and exchanges among the civilizations under
examination and (b) Analyze how such interactions influenced these civilizations
Determine the links between a region’s geography and its particular historical development
Interpret written, oral, or visual historical data and evidence
Develop written compositions on historical topics that identify primary cultural forces that
shape the lifestyle of the people explored
Develop written compositions on historical topics that identify the geographic forces that
shape the lifestyle of the people explored
Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Students explore the basic political, economic, social, geographic, and other cultural
characteristics of the civilizations or regional population centers listed below. Included
in this historical inquiry, students study the cross-cultural influences and exchanges that
affected the development of the civilizations and/or regions under examination. The
exams, assignments, and other assessments are developed to assess the learning outcomes
listed above.
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The Neolithic Era
Civilizations of West Asia and Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Hellenism
Ancient Rome
Growth of European Civilizations and Byzantium
Islam, 600 – 1400 CE
India, the Middle Ages
China, 600 – 1400 CE
Japan, 300 – 1573 CE
European Civilizations, 500 – 1300 CE
African Civilizations, 400 – 1500 CE
The Americas, 400 – 1492 CE
European Renaissance, 1300-1500 CE
Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
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Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is
part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has
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World History I
been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s
assessment management system.
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Students are expected to complete all assigned coursework and assessments test
or projects with an average of at least 70%.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes:
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Instructors are expected to comply with the learning outcomes as stated on Form
335 and the instructor’s course syllabus.
Instructors are expected to assess student learning outcomes using various
assessment methods as stated in their course outlines, such as quizzes, exams,
etc. Each assessment activity will address one or more aspect of diversity, (e.g.,
the political, economic, social, geographic, and other cultural characteristics of
the civilizations or regional population centers under examination) including the
problems that arise from cultural diversity.
Instructors may require their students to complete additional projects such as
map tests, written assignments, or presentations.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use) [§335.2]: C-Lecture/Laboratory, ALecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, DIndependent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FEField Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
TEXTBOOKS:
Bentley, Jerry and Herb Zeigler. Traditions and Encounters A Global Perspective on the
Past, Volume 1. (Latest Edition). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
Bentley, Zeigler, Streets. Traditions and Encounters: A Brief Global History. Vol. 1.
(Latest Edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Bulliet, Crossley, Headrick, et al. The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History. Vol. I.
Brief Edition. (Latest Edition). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. Supplement
Duiker/Spielvogel. World History to 1500. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
Thompson-Wadsworth.
Duiker/Spielvogel. World History: Vol. I.: To 1800. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
Wadsworth.
Frazee, Charles, Editor. World History: From Stone Age to 1500. Vol. I. (Latest
Edition). San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, Inc.
Hansen, Valarie & Curtis, Kenneth. Voyages in World History. Vol. I, 2nd Edition.
Boston, MA.: Cengage Publishing. ISBN# ISBN 978-1-305-08881-8
McKay, Hill, Buckler, Ebrey. A History of World Societies. Vol. I. (Latest Edition).
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.
Pollard, Elizabeth. Worlds Together, Worlds Apart, Vol. I. (Latest Edition). New York,
NY. Norton Publishing.
Ralph, Phillip; Lerner, Robert E.; Meacham, Standish; Wood, Alan T.; Hull, Richard W.,
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and Burns, Edward McNall. World Civilizations I. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
W.W. Norton and Company.
Spence, Jonathan. The Memory of matteo Ricci. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
Penguin Books.
Stearns, Peter N. World History in Brief. Vol. I. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
Longman.
Tignor, Adelman, et al. Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World,, Vol. l.
(Latest Edition). New York, NY: W. W. Norton.
Von Sivers, Peter. Patterns of World History – Vol.1. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
Oxford University Press USA.
Von Sivers, Peter. Patterns of World History – Vol 2. (Latest Edition). New York, NY:
Oxford University Press USA.
Weatherford, Jack. Genghis Khan. (Latest Edition). New York, NY.: Three Rivers
Publishing.
SELECTED READINGS
Aslan, Reza. No God But God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam. (Latest
Edition). New York, NY: Random House.
Cantor, Norman. In the Wake of the Black Plague the Black Death and the World it
Made. (Latest Edition). New York, NY: HarperCollins.
Chua, Amy. Day of Empire. (Latest Edition). New York, NY: Doubleday.
Murphy, Cullen. Are We Rome? The Fall of an Empire and the Fate of America.
(Latest Edition). New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Rand McNally. Quick Reference World Atlas. (Latest Edition). Chicago, IL: Rand
McNally and Company.
Rubenstein, Richard E. When Jesus Became God: The Struggle to Define Christianity
During the Last Days of Rome. (Latest Edition). New York, NY: Harvest/HBJ Books.
Schwartz, Wimmer, Wolff. The Global Experience: Readings in World History. Vol. I.
(Latest Edition). New York, NY: Longman.
NAME AND SIGNATURE
1. Discipline Faculty Proponent: Joanne Magee
DATE
11/5/15
2. Curriculum Manager & College Catalog Editor: Erika Steenland
11/18/15
11/18/15
3. Department Chairperson (Discipline Approval):
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A/B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the
College’s mission.
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Course Title:
Communication, Humanities, and the Arts
History
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Course #: 101
World History I
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer accredited four-year colleges and universities.
NAME AND SIGNATURE
4. Associate Provost: Kathleen T. Doherty
DATE
11/19/15
5. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia Doherty, Ph.D.
11/20/15
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Original Date of course approval by the college: 199120
10.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
Textbooks updated April 2002, April 2003, September 2003, December 2003, March 2004 (dmt)
Reviewed 12/2003 Revisions made: Textbooks (dmt)
Reviewed 12/2004 Revisions made: None (pas)
Project 3/2006: Revisions: Learning Outcomes and Texts (dmt)
Revisions: 9/2006 : Textbooks (dmt)
Revisions: 11/2006: Textbooks (pas)
Revisions: 9/2007. Textbooks (dmt)
Revisions: 9/2007: Learning Outcomes/Qualifying for Diversity Core (dmt)
approved by History Discipline and Global Studies Department - 10/1/07
Revisions: 2/2009: Textbooks/Selected Readings (dmt)
Revisions: 3/2009: Textbooks/Full-time/Adjunct /Selected Reading s (dmt)
Revisions: 1/2010: Learning Outcomes, Planned Sequence of Learning Activities, Assessment of Student Learning (pas)
Revisions: 9/2010: Catalog Description, added Core D: (pas)
Revisions: 10/2011: List of Textbooks/Full-time/Adjunct (pas)
Revisions: 2/2012: List of Textbooks/Full-time/Adjunct (pas)
Revisions: 10/2013: Learning Outcomes (dmt)
Revisions: 3/25/15: Textbooks – Fall 15 (pas)
Revisions: 6/17/15 – Inserted approved maximum enrollment numbers & re-approved blended F2F ratio for Fall 15 – ers
Revisions: 11/05/15 – Textbooks – Spring 16 (pas)
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